March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month

1 of every 60 people in the U.S. Lives with a Brain Injury Related Disability

Wisconsin Now Conducting Tests For COVID-19 Virus

State Lab is now conducting tests for the COVID-19 virus.

How To Prepare For Coronavirus

"Coronavirus is not spreading in the United States at this time, but it is always good to be prepared"

Healthy Minute: 6 Ways To Decrease Your Risk For Chronic Disease

Six in ten adults in the United States have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 adults have two or more.

Tri-County Cancer Support Group To Form

This first planning session is to share ideas with Shell Lake's Carmella Crandell, host of the meeting. 

The Body Shop Fitness Centers Offering Free Gym Access In February

Free usage of gym every Tuesday in February during staffed hours.

February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

What can you do to help prevent teen dating abuse?

Healthy Minute: 'Nutrition Facts Label Changes 2020'

Manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales were required to switch to a new (updated) label.

Gov. Evers' Statement On 2019 Novel Coronavirus

In response to the first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, Governor Evers issued the following statement

DHS Confirm First Case Of Coronavirus In Wisconsin

Risk to Wisconsin Public Remains Low

Healthy Minute: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Dating violence is no longer constrained to person to person abuse.

State Health Agency Responds To The 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced testing is in process for five people in our state

The Dangers Of Carbon Monoxide

Washburn County has one of the highest incidence rates of CO poisoning in the state.

Healthy Minute: 'Brush. Floss. Rinse. Chew'

Brush twice a day. Floss regularly. Rinse with mouthwash. Chew sugar-free gum after meals.

Compassion In The Face Of Cancer

Gale’s cancer story begins like a lot of people...

Alcohol-Related Deaths Increasing In The United States

Nearly 1 million people died from alcohol-related causes between 1999 and 2017

Healthy Minute: 'E-Cigarettes And Vapes And JUULs, Oh My!'

This week's submitted Healthy Minute article from healthyburnett.org

With Hospitalizations On The Rise, DHS Wants To Avoid A More Deadly Flu Season

Residents encouraged to get flu shots.

Can Diet And Exercise Prevent Dementia?

1 in 3 Dementia cases could be prevented through lifestyle and social changes, new review suggests.

Scholarship Opportunity Available For Students Going Into A Health-Related Field

Scholarship opportunity for local students going into a health-related field.

Healthy Minute: 'New Year. New You'

10 recommendations to help you make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to your health in 2020

Healthy Minute: Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

What’s the magic number when it comes to how much sleep you need each night?

Healthy Minute: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Some people will often brush symptoms off as 'winter blues' however this is a diagnosable disorder that can be treated