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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.

 

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....

Community Public Health Officer:
 Judith Price, BSN, MS

Contact Us:
 City of Oak Creek Health Dept
 8640 S. Howell Ave
 Oak Creek, WI 53154

 
Office Hours:
 8:00am - 5:00pm
 Monday - Friday

 

 Phone: (414) 768-6525
 Fax: (414) 768-5866

 

After Hrs Public Health Emergency:
 Call the Oak Creek Dispatch Center
 at (414) 766-7600 & ask that Health
 Department personnel contact you.

 



 City Programs:
Immunizations
Child Health
School Health
Pet & Wild Animals
Blood Pressure Information
Contagious Disease Control
Head Lice
Tobacco Control
Tuberculosis
Emergency Preparedness
  - Planning for a Disaster
  - Preparedness for Pet Owners
  - Wis Public Health Emergency Guide
  - Disaster Health and Safety Tips
 
 

 Related Metro Programs:
Animal Bites (OCPD): 762-8200
City Sanitarian: 768-6556
Hazmat Spills (OCFD): 570-5630
Water Testing: 768-7060
Milw Cty Comm. Resource: 211
WIC:  
   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  
Car Safety Seats (OCFD)