Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Health

09/24/2025

West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease that most commonly occurs in Wisconsin during August and September. The illness can range from mild to severe.

To reduce your risk of infection, take the following steps to prevent mosquito bites:

1. Use bug spray
2. Wear loose-fitting clothing that covers your skin
3. Check that window and door screens are intact and free of holes
4. Get rid of standing water around your home, as it can attract mosquitoes

09/24/2025

TODAY!

Wednesday, September 24th House of Wellness. STEPS OF HOPE Su***de Prevention Walk. Warm up activities start at 10am, 11:30 am opening speech and group walk at noon. Limited t-shirts available, reach out to Wendy 608.355.1240 x35600 to reserve yours.

**Selfie contest** take a pic and up load it to facebook and tag Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Health to be entered for a chance to win a Pendleton blanket!

See you there!

09/22/2025

This Wednesday, September 24th House of Wellness. STEPS OF HOPE Su***de Prevention Walk. Warm up activities start at 10am, 11:30 am opening speech and group walk at noon. Limited t-shirts available, reach out to Wendy 608.355.1240 x35600 to reserve yours.

**Selfie contest** take a pic and up load it to facebook and tag Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Health to be entered for a chance to win a Pendleton blanket!

See you there!

09/20/2025

REMINDER❗

General Council is today!
Flu vaccines for adults (18+) will be available starting at 8:30 AM and continue until quorum is reached.
Please bring a valid photo ID for check-in.
Location: Room Africa 90

09/19/2025

REMINDER❗

General Council is tomorrow, September 20!
Flu vaccines for adults (18+) will be available starting at 8:30 AM and continue until quorum is reached.
Please bring a valid photo ID for check-in.
Location: Room Africa 90

09/18/2025

Tune in Wednesday, October 8th at 1pm for Molly Berzinski, a Viterbo Dietetic Intern for her session "Kale Me Crazy, But Healthy Eating Just Got Simple" on Wažookį woo’ehi! Scan the QR code below or follow the link at the time of the meeting. You can also contact Jamie or Ronelle (info on the flier) to get the link texted or emailed to you.

https://ho-chunk.webex.com/ho-chunk/j.php?MTID=m5fd3d6a5bb4ec098e4e0e9330b73ca6b

09/17/2025

West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease that most commonly occurs in Wisconsin during August and September. The illness can range from mild to severe.

To reduce your risk of infection, take the following steps to prevent mosquito bites:

1. Use bug spray
2. Wear loose-fitting clothing that covers your skin
3. Check that window and door screens are intact and free of holes
4. Get rid of standing water around your home, as it can attract mosquitoes

09/17/2025

09/16/2025

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Try these healthy habits to keep your mind strong:

• Get enough sleep
• Stay active
• Stay hydrated and eat healthy foods
• Set goals and priorities
• Connect with loved ones

And remember, it’s always OK to reach out for help when you need it.

09/16/2025

Need support? Wisconsin has resources ready to help.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of su***de, reach out.

Call 211 for local resources
Call 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Text “HOME” to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line

You’re not alone, help is just a call or text away.

09/16/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month:

You never know who might be struggling silently.
Learn the warning signs, understand the action steps, and know what to do in a crisis.

Your support could make a difference in someone’s life.

09/16/2025

Recovery is not a journey you have to walk alone.
Healing takes courage, and every step forward matters. But you don’t have to face the challenges by yourself—support, strength, and community are here for you.