Waukesha County Health and Human Services

02/09/2026

02/08/2026

❤️ Learning personal risk factors and making small lifestyle changes is vital for protecting your health – maybe even saving your life. Join one of these presentations on heart disease and stroke in the community and learn more!

New Berlin Library
February 13th, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
www.newberlinlibrary.org

Hartland Public Library
February 17th, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
https://hartland.librarycalendar.com/event/heart-disease-and-stroke-3764

Menomonee Falls Senior Center
February 24th, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
www.fallsrec.org

02/06/2026

This marks the third case in Wisconsin in 2026. Neither this case nor the Dane County case (announced earlier this week) are related to the January case in Waukesha County.

DHS, the City of Milwaukee Health Department, and Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services are investigating a case of in a person who traveled through Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Walworth County. We ask Wisconsinites who were at the airport after 10:30 on the evening of January 29 to watch for symptoms and we urge everyone to check their vaccine status: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/020626.htm

02/05/2026

1500+ Book bags were shared in 2025, and we're at it again in 2026! 💛
Thanks to Book Ahead, local kids (0–5) in Waukesha & Milwaukee Counties are getting an early start on reading, one book at a time.
Learn more: abookahead.org
Waukesha County WIC

01/30/2026

For more information, visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/health-and-human-services/public-health/measles/

01/30/2026

Registration link: https://waukeshafostercareinfo.eventbrite.com

01/29/2026

Are you someone who has lived through substance use challenges and come out stronger on the other side? ❤️ Want to help others through their recovery?

Waukesha County is sponsoring a Virtual Certified Peer Specialist Training this spring — and we’re looking for applicants who know recovery from experience. This training is FREE and can help you build the skills and certification to support others professionally.

📆 Training: April 17–May 10, 2026
💻 Online via Zoom
📝 Applications OPEN: Feb 6 — CLOSE: March 6, 2026
📍 Priority given to people living or working in Waukesha and nearby counties.

If you’ve been there and want to give back, this could be your next step. 🌱

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.wicps.org/exam/41726-virtual-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-waukesha-county-sponsored/

01/29/2026

Our Health Officer, Benjamen Jones, spoke with SPECTRUM NEWS yesterday to provide updates on the current measles situation in Waukesha County:

The City of Waukesha confirmed that 11 of the 54 people in quarantine work for the city’s Cool School Recreation Program.

01/29/2026

Our Health Officer, Benjamen Jones, spoke with WISN yesterday to provide updates on the current measles situation in Waukesha County:

Following the first measles case of the year in Waukesha County, more than 50 people have been quarantined to prevent the spread of the disease.WISN 12 is yo...

01/28/2026

With so much information circulating, let's clear up a common misconception about preventing measles. While Vitamin A is beneficial for managing certain symptoms under medical guidance, it does not prevent measles infection.

The best protection? Vaccination. Ensure you and your family are vaccinated with the MMR vaccine to stay safe and healthy.

Check your vaccination status and learn more: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/health-and-human-services/public-health/measles/

01/27/2026

Waukesha County Public Health Officials continue to investigate the county's first confirmed case of measles in more than a decade. Public Health Officer Ben Jones breaks down the case, whos' at risk and how you can prevent the disease.

Waukesha County Public Health Officials continue to investigate the county's first confirmed case of measles in more than a decade. Public Health Officer Ben...

01/27/2026

For measles information and resources, visit https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/health-and-human-services/public-health/measles/