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In 2025, 6% of Marathon County middle school teens reported to have used prescription drugs without a prescription. Talk...
10/13/2026

In 2025, 6% of Marathon County middle school teens reported to have used prescription drugs without a prescription. Talking to your kids about opioids can make a difference. Don't worry, it’s easier than you think. Get talk tips and more at the link in the comments. 🔗👇

Need a flu vaccine, but don’t have health insurance? We got you!Give us a call at 715-261-1967 to schedule an appointmen...
10/12/2026

Need a flu vaccine, but don’t have health insurance? We got you!
Give us a call at 715-261-1967 to schedule an appointment.

Do you need a mammogram? • Are you age 40 (average risk) or age 35 (high risk) or older? • Has it been over a year since...
10/09/2026

Do you need a mammogram?
• Are you age 40 (average risk) or age 35 (high risk) or older?
• Has it been over a year since your last mammogram?
• Do you have concerning symptoms? (a lump, skin changes)

Schedule a mammogram today and the Wisconsin Well Woman Program will cover the cost and cover diagnostic testing if needed!
715.345.5776
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wwwp

There is no safe level of lead in children. Exposure can seriously harm a child’s health.The good news? Lead poisoning i...
10/08/2026

There is no safe level of lead in children. Exposure can seriously harm a child’s health.
The good news? Lead poisoning is preventable! Knowing where lead hides is the first step to a environment.

Lead exposure can come from everyday places.

➡️ TAKE ACTION: Talk to your child’s pediatrician about lead testing and learn simple steps to reduce your family's risk today.
🔗Find more facts and prevention tips from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/communication-resources/prevent-lead-poisoning-in-children.html

You're invited!Building on the release of the 2026 LIFE Report, join us for the first in a five‑part series designed to ...
10/06/2026

You're invited!

Building on the release of the 2026 LIFE Report, join us for the first in a five‑part series designed to mobilize our community and move Marathon County’s Calls to Action forward.

Join us as we build connections, deepen understanding, and take action, together.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qWgR3parKU6ST43ZTV7drbaKnwp_yTtBlgqiXwctzXdUNE4wN0NUVjVRMllaVVhaSkdGOVAyRVZNNS4u.

Everyone is welcome, even if the focus area isn’t part of your daily work.

Date & Time: Thursday, October 13th from 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m.
Location: Veninga Theater

Hope to see you there!

You deserve factual information to make informed decisions for you and your family.If you've got any questions on measle...
10/05/2026

You deserve factual information to make informed decisions for you and your family.

If you've got any questions on measles, call us at 715-261-1999.

Green and blue spaces with natural light and fresh air help reduce anxiety, rumination, and depression in our youth. Sho...
10/05/2026

Green and blue spaces with natural light and fresh air help reduce anxiety, rumination, and depression in our youth. Shoot for 20 minutes a day connecting with nature 🌳💧

Read more from the Office of Children's Mental Health's newest data bite on nature's impact on mental health here:https://children.wi.gov/Documents/ResearchData/OCMH%20Data%20Bite_June%202026_Nature%27s%20Impact.pdf

We invite residents to read the final public notification focused solely on Marathon County’s measles case counts. We wi...
09/30/2026

We invite residents to read the final public notification focused solely on Marathon County’s measles case counts. We will issue future press releases if public exposure locations are identified or if any measles-associated deaths are confirmed. Marathon County’s measles case count data will still be accessible to residents on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website, with updates to the data on Tuesdays and Fridays: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/measles.htm

Address

1000 Lake View Drive, Ste 100
Wausau, WI
54403

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+17152611900

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