Eau Claire City-County Health Department

11/20/2025

Despite a steady decline in the number of adults who smoke, it's still the leading cause of preventable death in Wisconsin. 7,900 adults die each year from smoking, and almost 30% of cancer deaths are related to smoking.

It’s not too late to quit to***co. No matter your age or how long you’ve been smoking, quitting improves some aspects of your health immediately and even more in the long term.

11/19/2025

It’s almost gun hunting season, Wisconsinites! Stay safe out there and use lead-free ammunition so your game is safe to eat. Click the link in the comments to learn more.

11/17/2025

❄️ Mother Nature likes to give us a heads-up… so let’s use it! ❄️
When winter storms start popping up in the forecast, a little prep goes a long way. 🌨️✨
A few days before a storm hits, make sure you:
✅ Check your emergency supplies at home and in your vehicle
✅ Replenish fuel sources
✅ Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Winter will do what winter does… but you can be READY, WI! 💪🧤🧣

It's Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin!❄️

Do you know when to be prepared for a winter storm or what to do?🤔

A few days from when that storm hits, make sure you:
✅ Check your emergency supplies in your home and vehicle
✅ Replenish fuel sources
✅ Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

11/17/2025

More than 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, but 81% of them don't know they have it. Be your own hero and take charge of your health. Act now by taking the 1-minute prediabetes risk test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org.

11/15/2025

Is there a tween in your life – a child between 8 and 12? Explain to them how underage drinking can put them in danger and help them practice how to deal with peer pressure. Not sure how to start? has tips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/start-talking.htm

11/14/2025

Have you ever wondered what happens to after you flush the toilet? Most of us probably don’t but, for the Wisconsin Wastewater Monitoring Program, every flush helps tell the story about the health of communities.

If you’re interested in learning more about the story that wastewater is currently telling us about respiratory virus activity in Wisconsin, visit the new wastewater respiratory dashboards at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wastewater/influenza-rsv-surveillance.htm

11/13/2025

Thank you to all the speakers, advisors, and students who attended this year’s Students Advocating for Excellence (SAFE) Day. SAFE groups are student driven groups in 14 Eau Claire County schools that engage and educate students about alcohol, to***co, drugs, and other topics important to youth.

A total of 128 middle and high school students from around the county gathered to learn how they can make positive impact in their schools and communities. Students learned about advocacy, healthy relationships, impacts of alcohol use, and mental health.

📰 Read local news coverage using the links in the comments.

11/11/2025

RECALL: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks.

Do not use recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing. ByHeart infant formula products makes up less than 1% of all infant formula sold in the United States and this outbreak does not create shortage concerns of infant formula for parents and caregivers.

Read more: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawOAknBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFESW5BQ3JrYXVnbDFQemVzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmfViqSF4CbwvZ0ZLLPPa60-YN-1scFZQ2_RaXp2jmlH1IGOU4ELrWscWEZH_aem_MW75LYyEmoIohgKCDdDIeA

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/11/2025

Remembering and honoring all who served. Thank you and Happy Veterans Day!

11/10/2025

Whether it's sunny skies or snow in the forecast, make sure you have what you need in your vehicle before winter weather arrives. 🚗❄️
✅ Put items like blankets, ice scrapers, and jumper cables in your vehicle
✅ Bring water and non-perishable snacks with you when you travel

Whether it's sunny skies or snow in the forecast, make sure you have what you need in your vehicle before winter weather arrives. 🚗❄️

✅ Put items like blankets, ice scrapers, and jumper cables in your vehicle
✅ Bring water and non-perishable snacks with you when you travel

11/07/2025

FoodShare members! Full November benefits are now available on all QUEST cards.
➡ Check your balance: Call 877-415-5164
➡ Get the latest information: dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/news.htm

11/07/2025

Have you seen Wisconsin’s newest respiratory illness dashboard?

It’s a great tool to check when flu-like illnesses are spreading in our region. (It shows how many health care visits for flu-like symptoms are happening in our region and statewide). Check it out here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/ilinet-data.htm

Respiratory virus season is here, and our new webpage can show you the percentage of outpatient or urgent care visits for -like illnesses (ILI) in Wisconsin. ILI have symptoms of a fever (temperature of 100 degrees or higher) and a cough or a sore throat. It’s a tool to help you see where flu-like is in so you can protect yourself and your family. Check out the new tool: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/ilinet-data.htm