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The Central Goals of Healthy People 2010
• Increase quality and
years of healthy life
• Eliminate health disparities |
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Health Indicators
• Physical Activity
• Obesity
• Tobacco Use
• Substance Abuse
• Responsible Sex
• Mental Health
• Violence
• Environ. Quality
• Immunization
• Health Care Access |
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Health Department |
The Mission of the Oak Creek Health Department is to promote health and to prevent disease and injury through assessing community needs, developing policies, and assuring that public health services are provided.
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Community Communication
Flood Related Information
Private Well Disinfection
www.epa.gov/safewater/privatewells/whatdo.html
Tips for Restaurant Owners & Grocers Opening after a Flood ........... Food & Drug Administration Link
How to Mix Bleach Solutions for Cleaning
News Releases
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
New Immunization Requirements for Students
Extreme Heat Awareness
Self-help measures are not a substitute for medical care but may help you recognize and respond promptly to warning signs of trouble. Your best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities, and clothing during hot weather can help you remain safe and healthy. Check out the following web-sites and news releases for information on what you can do to keep cool.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat
http://thewheelerreport.com/.../jun5/0605dmaheat.pdf
Salmonellosis in Certain Types of Tomatoes
FDA has issued a warning to consumers nationwide that an outbreak of Salmonella serotype Saintpaul, an uncommon type of Salmonella, has been linked to consumption of some raw red plum, red Roma, round red tomatoes, and products containing these raw tomatoes...... [more.....]
Compact Flourescents (CFLs) & Mercury
What to do with Broken CFLs, other fluorescent light bulbs, or mercury thermometers.
• FAQ - energystar.gov (.pdf) - February 2008
• Spills, Disposal, and Site Cleanup - epa.gov
• http://www.epa.gov/mercury
Fact Sheets
Stopping Germs at Home, Work, and School - DHHS
Health News & Information
Bed Bugs Awareness
Bed bugs have become more common throughout the United States in recent years...... [more.....]
BadgerCare Plus
Since February 1, 2008, all kids in Wisconsin have been able to get the health care they need at a price their families can afford through BadgerCare Plus. BadgerCare Plus allows every Wisconsin family, regardless of income, to have access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage...... [more.....]
Health Alerts
NOROVIRUS
Norovirus is a virus that causes gastroenteritis. Symptoms may consist of sudden vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, headache, low-grade fever or a combination of these symptoms. For further information please go to: Norovirus Questions and Answers (.pdf 16kb) or check out the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/norovirus.htm.
Did You Know?.... MRSA
STAPH or Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that is commonly found in the nose and on the skin of healthy people. It is estimated that 30 percent of the population carry staph, but may not cause an infection. Any break in the skin, including a scrape..... More
Product Recalls
Children's Toys Contain Lead - Wisconsin Dept of Health & Family Services Release
View More Recalls....
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Judith Price, BSN, MS
City of Oak Creek Health Dept
8640 S. Howell Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday Phone: (414) 768-6525
Fax: (414) 768-5866
Call the Oak Creek Dispatch Center
at (414) 766-7600 & ask that Health
Department personnel contact you.
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| Animal Bites (OCPD): |
762-8200 |
| City Sanitarian: |
768-6556 |
| Hazmat Spills (OCFD): |
570-5630 |
| Water Testing: |
768-7060 |
| Milw Cty Comm. Resource: |
211 |
| WIC: |
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| Greenfield (Mon & Tue): |
329-5243 |
| Cudahy (Wed, Thur, Fri): |
769-2239 |
| Salvation Army |
762-3993 |
| Birth Certificates |
278-4002 |
| S. Mil / Oak Creek Interfaith |
762-1998 |
| Elderlink (Dept. of Aging) |
289-6874 |
| Title 19 (Dept. of Social Ser) |
289-6100 |
| Beach Conditions |
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| Car Safety Seats (OCFD) |
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