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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
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
If you have concerns about the H1N1 Flu check out the list of Current Symptoms of the H1N1 Flu & Ways to Protect Your Family. Please be advised that the Health Dept has sent a letter to all schools and day care facilities in Oak Creek for distribution to parents. Press Release
H1N1 Flu cases in Oak Creek (6/19/09) |
Confirmed
Cases |
Probable Cases
(treated as confirmed) |
Total Investigations |
20 |
13 |
83 |
Heat & Hot Weather Health
• Extreme Heat - Know the Terms (.pdf)
• Heat Index - How to Keep Cool (.pdf)
• Minimize the Effects of Heat (.pdf)
Colorectal Cancer
Are you age 50 or older and an Oak Creek Resident? Join us for a free lunch... (html)
Mosquito Control & Larvacide *NEW*
The Oak Creek Health Dept has recently applied larvicide to 228 catch basins in the area (permit granted §281.11(2)(a) & §281.1792 - WI Statutes). [more...]
Swarming Insects
Over the last week several residents have raised concerns over clouds of swarming insects.... (html)
Development Screening....
Questionnaires are available for children ages 4 months to 5 years.... (html)
Immunization Clinics
First Wednesday...... 2:00pm-5:00pm
Third Thursday........ 9:00am-11:00am
There is a $5.00 Administrative fee per child/per visit for residents and $10 for non-residents. The fee is waived for BadgerCare or Medicaid recipients.
Health News & Information
WI Dept. of Health Services
Informational Releases:
• Lyme Disease: A Health Threat in WI
• West Nile Virus: WI Activates Hotline
• Blue Green Algae
Illegal Turtle Sales in Wisconsin
Recently the Wisconsin Division of Public Health learned about the illegal sale of small turtles in.... [more....]
BadgerCare Plus
Since Feb. 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.... [more....]
Product Recalls / Notices
Children's Toys & Lead Paint
The WI Dept of Health & Family Services has issued a product alert regarding lead paint on toys.... [more....]
• Childrens Health Alliance of WI Link
View More Recalls....
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