Brown County Public Health Department

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Brown County Health Department! 🎄

As the holiday season fills our homes with warmth, lights, and time with loved ones, we want to wish our community a joyful and healthy Christmas. Thank you for trusting us, partnering with us, and supporting public health throughout the year.

We hope your days are filled with peace, comfort, and good health. Please remember to take care of yourselves and one another this holiday season. From all of us at the Brown County Health Department, Merry Christmas and warm wishes for a safe, healthy, and happy holiday!

12/23/2025

REMINDER: The Brown County Health Department will be closed December 24–26 so our staff can spend time with their families during the holiday season.

We will resume normal office hours on Monday, December 29.

12/19/2025

The Brown County Health Department will be closed December 24–26 so our staff can spend time with their families during the holiday season.

We will resume normal office hours on Monday, December 29.

12/04/2025

We had surprise visitors this morning! They are trying to figure out if the health department employees are on the naughty or nice list 🤔

11/28/2025

Good luck Hornets! 💚💛🐝🏈

🚨GAME DAY!🚨
🆚: Lena-Winslow Panthers
📆: Friday, November 28
📺: Game Info https://team1-sports.login-ken.com/hs-football.php
🎟️: Gofan
🕥: Kick-off 10:00 am.
📍 : 2025 High School Football Championships.

11/28/2025

The Brown County Health Department is closed today. We will re-open on Monday, December 1st.

11/27/2025

🦃✨ Thanksgiving PSA from IDPH:
We know the table is calling your name… but your leftovers still need some love. Remember to refrigerate food within 2 hours to keep it safe for round 2 (or 3… or 4, no judgment).

11/27/2025

From all of us at the Brown County Health Department, Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we are grateful for our community, our partners, and the many ways you look out for one another all year long. Wishing you a safe, healthy, and restful holiday with those you love.

11/26/2025

The Brown County Health Department will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, so our staff can spend time with family. We will resume normal office hours on Monday, December 1st.

11/22/2025

Depending on the size of your turkey, you may want to get it ready to thaw today. A safe thaw in the refrigerator takes about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds, so starting early ensures it’s fully thawed, safe to cook, and ready when you are.

11/13/2025

Congress has passed a bill to end the 43-day government shutdown and fully fund WIC for fiscal year 2026, preserving the program’s fruit and vegetable benefits. NWA President & CEO Georgia Machell welcomed the stability this brings to millions of families and WIC staff, while urging lawmakers to s...