Eau Claire City-County Health Department

09/28/2025

It's World Rabies Day-- Scroll through these four trivia questions and test your knowledge!

09/27/2025

Fall is here and with it comes the ultimate family activity: visiting pumpkin patches! Did you know you can use your FMNP benefits at some local apple orchards/pumpkin patches?

🍂Find markets and farms that accept WIC FMNP here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/fmnp/index.htm

09/26/2025

As we grow older, . Isolation raises the risk of challenges in . Staying connected and being physically active can mitigate this risk. When more help is needed, visit findsupport.gov

09/25/2025

We’re celebrating! In the (almost) 12 months since the first community sharps disposal boxes were installed in Eau Claire County, more than 1,000 pounds of sharps have been collected at these drop boxes.

The boxes give our community another option to dispose of needles, lancets, syringes, and other sharps devices.

The sharps disposal boxes are located at parks and other places in Eau Claire, Altoona, Augusta, and Fairchild. 📃Check out the full list: https://www.echealthalliance.org/news/sharps-disposal

Several agencies and organizations worked on this project. Thank you for helping us keep emergency responders, families, friends, pets, and our outdoor spaces safer!

09/24/2025

Most cases of Lyme disease occur from May to October. If you're out this fall, remember to check for ticks to . If you find a tick, don't panic, and use some tweezers to carefully remove it. Learn more at: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Most cases of Lyme disease occur from May to October. If you're out this fall, remember to check for ticks to . If you find a tick, don't panic, and use some tweezers to carefully remove it. Learn more at: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

09/22/2025

You've got just a couple more chances to enjoy local fruits, veggies, flowers, jams and jellies, and more at the Lake Street Farmers Market this year!

Stop by the market TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 23, from 11:30am to 2:30pm.

📌 WHERE: The corner of Lake Street and 2nd Avenue
📌 WHEN: Tuesdays, 11:30am to 2:30pm, through September

09/21/2025

Today is World Gratitude Day! To celebrate, we took a spin around the office to ask our amazing employees what they are most grateful for. Get into a grateful groove with us and comment your answer below!

09/20/2025

Real connection can prevent a crisis. Check in on your friends—talk, share a laugh😆 or a resource, and let them know they’re not alone. Learn how ➡️https://bethe1to.com/bethe1to-steps-evidence/

09/19/2025

✅ Want to check the status of respiratory viruses in our county right now? Curious about tick-borne diseases, sexually transmitted infections, and more?

👆 We maintain a public dashboard with real-time updates on many diseases in Eau Claire County.

🟢 Check out the dashboard: https://diseasetracking.echealthdepartment.org/

09/18/2025

Not all heroes wear capes, some wear lab coats! Join us in thanking public health laboratory teams during this public health laboratory appreciation month. Today we want to recognize our other Environmental Health Aide – Maddie!

Maddie assists with outreach projects, beach water, pool, and food sample collection, tick drags, and more! Thank you, Maddie!

09/17/2025

Did you know you can get real-time text and email alerts about weather emergencies and disasters that impact the city of Eau Claire?

Anyone who lives, works, or spends time in the city is encouraged to sign up to get alerts! You can choose to get notifications via text, phone call, email, or all three. 🔗Check out the comments for the link to sign up!

09/16/2025

Stop by the Lake Street Farmers Market TODAY, Tuesday, September 16, from 11:30am to 2:30pm. You'll find local baked goods, fruits, veggies, flowers, jams and jellies, and more.

📌 WHERE: The corner of Lake Street and 2nd Avenue
📌 WHEN: Tuesdays, 11:30am to 2:30pm, through September