Wood County Health Department

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Wood County Health Department The mission of the Wood County Health Department is maximizing quality of life across the lifespan.

The Health Dept is located on the 3rd Floor of the Wood County River Block Building in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Radon rises naturally from the earth like the dead rise from the grave in a horror movie. Trouble is, you can’t see rado...
10/21/2026

Radon rises naturally from the earth like the dead rise from the grave in a horror movie. Trouble is, you can’t see radon, and it causes lung cancer. Detect it and protect your family from what lies beneath us. Learn more in the comments.

Nothing is more wicked than an odorless, invisible gas that makes everyone sick. Carbon monoxide detectors save lives. M...
10/19/2026

Nothing is more wicked than an odorless, invisible gas that makes everyone sick. Carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Make sure yours is installed and working before your heat kicks on this year.

We're giving away a pack-n-play safe sleep bundle! Want to win? Here's how:Simply complete the 30-minute Cribs for Kids ...
10/16/2026

We're giving away a pack-n-play safe sleep bundle! Want to win? Here's how:
Simply complete the 30-minute Cribs for Kids 'Safe Sleep Ambassador' training and fill out a short survey afterward. It's a quick and easy way to learn life-saving safe sleep practices! Find the link in the comments below.

Today is Global Handwashing Day! This day is dedicated to increase awareness and understand the importance of handwashin...
10/15/2026

Today is Global Handwashing Day! This day is dedicated to increase awareness and understand the importance of handwashing. One of the most effective ways to stop the spread of a virus is also one of the simplest: hand hygiene, especially through handwashing with soap. Let’s make handwashing a habit 365 days a year!

Wood County is seeing an increase in the number of drug overdoses between October 7 and October 14, 2026. Read this info...
10/14/2026

Wood County is seeing an increase in the number of drug overdoses between October 7 and October 14, 2026. Read this information carefully to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your neighbors:

What is happening?
• Street drugs are deadlier right now. Illegal drugs - including pressed pills, co***ne, he**in, and methamphetamine - are being mixed with toxic amounts of substances like fentanyl.
• You cannot see, smell, or taste fentanyl. Even a tiny amount can cause a fatal overdose.
• Any pill not from a pharmacy could be fake. Do not trust pills bought online or from a friend.

How to stay safer?
• Never use drugs alone. If you don't have a safe person to use with, call Safe Spot at 1-800-972-0590. You cannot use naloxone on yourself.
• Use drug testing strips and test your supply (test stimulants for fentanyl, test opioids for xylazine). Free test strips are available at locations in Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids - see resource map below.
• Keep Narcan (Naloxone) with you. Tell someone where it is and how/when to use it.

Signs of an Overdose:
An overdose is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately if you see someone with these signs:
• Unresponsive: The person will not respond to your voice or touch. Yell, "I'm going to Narcan you!" or do a sternum rub with your knuckles.
• Breathing issues: Their breathing is very slow, shallow, or has stopped completely.
• Choking sounds: They are making gurgling, snoring, or choking noises.
• Skin changes: Their lips or fingernails are blue, gray, or pale.
• Small pupils: The black centers of their eyes are extremely small ("pinpoint pupils").

Training on how to use naloxone is available from the WI Department of Health Services on YouTube. Remember to give one dose every 2-3 minutes and check for return of breathing (they may not wake up completely).

Find free Wood County resources near you (resource map):
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1mQxr2IVwKWenPjT8gnoSAo8NINR7qRg&femb=1&ll=44.51277844977247%2C-89.9960521&z=1

On October 1st, Representative Scott Krug visited us at the Wisconsin Rapids Downtown Farmers Market to learn about the ...
10/14/2026

On October 1st, Representative Scott Krug visited us at the Wisconsin Rapids Downtown Farmers Market to learn about the Double Dollars Program and see first hand how it works at the market.

Afterward, staff talked about additional initiatives and gave him a water lab tour.

Thanks again for visiting with us Representative Krug!

Creepy fact: paint on windowsills, walls, and pipes can release lead dust as it crumbles. Lead is toxic to all people, e...
10/13/2026

Creepy fact: paint on windowsills, walls, and pipes can release lead dust as it crumbles. Lead is toxic to all people, especially children. A lead-safe, ghost-free home is the safest for everyone. Learn more in the comments.

Address

111 W Jackson Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
54495

Opening Hours

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

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