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Today is ! Handwashing with soap and water is one of the best ways to get rid of germs and protect yourself and those a...
10/15/2026

Today is ! Handwashing with soap and water is one of the best ways to get rid of germs and protect yourself and those around you from getting sick. This , make handwashing with soap your habit to stay healthy by following the 5 steps!
Wet ➡ Lather ➡ Scrub (20 sec) ➡ Rinse ➡ Dry
🕒 When to wash your hands:
🍽️ Before, during & after preparing food
🥄 Before & after eating
🚽 After using the toilet
🤧 After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose

A reminder as many of us start a new week of work or school: Don't let germs follow you home! 🦠 Washing your hands and w...
10/12/2026

A reminder as many of us start a new week of work or school: Don't let germs follow you home! 🦠 Washing your hands and wiping off surfaces that are touched often will help keep you from getting sick and spreading illnesses to others.
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/handwashing.htm

Join us this in creating stronger, more compassionate communities. Need help? Start at findsupportwi.org
10/10/2026

Join us this in creating stronger, more compassionate communities. Need help? Start at findsupportwi.org

Today is the start of Did you know most cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries? Use...
10/04/2026

Today is the start of
Did you know most cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries? Use caution while cooking by:
👩‍🍳 Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove
🥘 Keep a lid nearby — cover grease fires and turn off the burner
⏰ Watch what you heat & set a timer to stay alert

WashCo Wellness: Eat the Rainbow ChallengeOur FREE challenge this month focuses on eating a variety of fruits and vegeta...
09/29/2026

WashCo Wellness: Eat the Rainbow Challenge
Our FREE challenge this month focuses on eating a variety of fruits and vegetables! Just in time for the seasonal harvest, we encourage everyone to create healthy eating habits in your home by offering a variety of colors! Can you Eat the Rainbow this month?
At the end of September, submit your results at www.healthywashco.org/events for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
More information is available at HealthyWashCo.org. Deadline to enter is October 4, 2026.
Simple Actions. Stronger Living. Healthier Together. 💚

Happy National Farm Safety and Health Week! This year’s motto is “safety today, success tomorrow.” Work in agriculture? ...
09/22/2026

Happy National Farm Safety and Health Week! This year’s motto is “safety today, success tomorrow.” Work in agriculture? Live in a farming community? Check out the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety’s free webinars offered all week: https://www.necasag.org/nationalfarmsafetyandhealthweek/

In Wisconsin, we look out for our neighbors. Preparedness is no different.This National Preparedness Month, check in wit...
09/21/2026

In Wisconsin, we look out for our neighbors. Preparedness is no different.
This National Preparedness Month, check in with someone who might need a little extra help during an emergency, especially older adults, people with disabilities, or neighbors who live alone.
A quick call. A simple conversation. A helping hand.
Prepared neighbors make stronger Wisconsin communities.
🌐https://www.ready.gov/resolution

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304 2nd Street
Shell Lake, WI
54871

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Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
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Wednesday 8am - 12pm
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Thursday 8am - 12pm
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Friday 8am - 12pm
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