Polk County Health Department Recognizes National Public Health Week

This year’s theme: Creating the Healthiest Nation: For science. For action. For health.

Tyson Recalls 69,000 Pounds Of Chicken Strips

Ready-to-eat chicken strips may be contaminated with extraneous materials.

State Health Officials Warn The Flu Season Is Far From Over

Stronger H3 virus making the rounds throughout the state.

Butterball Recalls 78,000 Pounds Of Raw Ground Turkey

The following products are subject to recall.

Healthy Minute: Cha-Cha-Cha Your Way To Good Health

Ballroom dancing is a great work-out!

Healthy Minute: Put A Fork in Hunger!

Food Pantries by city in Burnett County

New Program Offered: Healthy Brains Lunch N' Learn

Choose to work toward improving your memory and mood and living a healthier lifestyle.

March Is Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness Month

What is Colorectal Cancer?

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Healthy Minute: Sipping, Snacking And Tooth Decay

Many parents across the country will issue a common refrain at dinnertime tonight

Mental Health Task Force Of Washburn County Chosen For National Youth Mental Health Program

'CONNECTED' Brings Together Youth-Serving Communities Nationwide

US Attorneys Issue Warnings To Opioid Prescribers

Letters sent to medical professionals around Wisconsin cautioning them about their opioid prescribing practices

A Quick Minute From Darren Cox: 'Teens & Electronics'

"Limits are expression of love and your kids need character development more than comfort development"

The Body Shop Fitness Centers Announce Addition Of New Personal Trainer

Julia Corcoran latest member to the Body Shop Fitness Centers family

General Mills Recalls Five Pound Bags Of Gold Medal Unbleached Flour

The recall is being issued for the potential presence of Salmonella

Healthy Minute: 'Give Blood, Give Life'

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood and depends on blood and platelet donors.

'Sneezin' Season!' - This Week's Flyer From Schmitz's Economart! Ad

Prices Effective From: 1/21/19 - 1/27/19

Health Minute: 'Trapped Teens: A Human Trafficking Story'

"Georgie’s 'owner' decided to branch out. He liked the extra money coming in. He would send her to the local truck stop"

Mental Health Task Force Receives Grant From National Council For Behavioral Health

With only 5 of 250 grants awarded, the MHTF feels very fortunate

Wisconsin Food, Nutrition Programs Will Continue Despite Federal Government Shutdown

FoodShare members will receive February benefits this month

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This week's great deals from Economart!

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

Is there a difference between e-cigarettes and JUULs?

Health Dept. Issues Public Health Advisory On E-Cigarette Use By Wisconsin Youth

Tobacco Prevention And Control Program: E-Cigarette Public Health Advisory