Columbia County Health and Human Services

10/14/2026

With hundreds of cases of in our state this year – make sure you have the facts. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases.
➡ Learn more: dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/measles.htm
➡ Stay up to date: dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/index.htm
➡ See if you need a booster: dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p03713.pdf

10/13/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and today is Metastatic Breast Cancer Day. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, and it is the second leading cause of death among women in the United States. For non-Hispanic Black women and Hispanic women, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Columbia County has resources available to help individuals get screened.

10/10/2026

10/08/2026

Recently DHS was notified of a large FoodShare Quest Card skimming incident. This incident impacted many Foodshare recipients in Columbia County. If you are one of those impacted, please follow the instructions you received from DHS via text, email, or a letter in the mail. You will be required to change your PIN by calling Quest at 1-877-415-5164 or logging into to your ebtEDGE account via the website or mobile app. www.ebtedge.com

10/07/2026

October 24th, 2026 is Drug Take Back Day. There are four locations in Columbia County that you can go to on the 24th to drop off your unused or expired medications. Remember, you should never dispose of your medications in the trash or down the drain.

10/06/2026

Today marks the start of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW): a week to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and build greater understanding of mental illness in communities across our state.

Nearly 1 million Wisconsinites live with a mental illness. They are our friends, our family members, our neighbors, our coworkers, and members of every community.

This week, we’ll be sharing information, resources, and reminders that help us better understand mental illness and support one another. Because mental illness is part of Wisconsin, and so are hope, support, and recovery.

10/06/2026

Make a difference right where you live.

Columbia County Health & Human Services is looking for a passionate Community Health Worker to join our team full-time. If you care about helping others, promoting healthy lifestyles, and connecting people with the resources they need, this could be the perfect opportunity. As a trusted bridge between community members and health care, social services, and local government programs, you'll empower individuals through outreach, education, advocacy, support, and meaningful connections.

We'd love to hear from you!

To apply: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/hr/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities

10/01/2026

What is the Blue Envelope? The Blue Envelope is a communication tool between Autistic drivers and law enforcement during a traffic stop. These envelopes are all about supporting understanding, inclusion, and improving communication between the driver and the officers.
If you are interested in receiving one of these Blue Envelopes, please come to the reception at Columbia County Health and Human Services.

09/29/2026