Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Wisconsin Hit Hard by Flu Bug
The flu bug is hitting Wisconsinites hard, spiking to nearly 1000 confirmed cases, and hundreds of hospitalizations.
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Healthy Living Series is Back for 2017
Please join Aurora Health Care and the Oak Creek Health Department for a series of free healthy living presentations this spring.
Read More »Mayor Scaffidi will Step Down to Host 620 WTMJ Radio Show
Mayor Scaffidi shared the news that he will be stepping down from his role as mayor to accept a position with AM620 WTMJ. We would like to congratulate him on his new job, and thank him for his service to our city!
Read More »OCPD and WI DNR Address Coyotes in Urban Areas
Recently law enforcement agencies have been receiving calls related to citizen concerns regarding their safety and the safety of their family and pets in regards to coyotes. The OCPD and the WIDNR have compiled a resource regarding this concern.
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Free Shred Day Scheduled for Saturday, April 29
Bring your sensitive and private documents and papers to Oak Creek Street Department, 800 W. Puetz Road on Saturday, April 29, 2017 for a free shredding event.
Read More »Health Department: Help Norovirus stay out of our Community!!!!
Norovirus is the leading cause of outbreaks of diarrhea and vomiting in the United States, and it spreads quickly.
Read More »Health Officials Investigate Rare Viral Illness Linked to Ratteries in Wisconsin and Illinois
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Illinois Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating illnesses caused by the Seoul virus, which a very rare type of hantavirus carried by Norway rats.
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Health Department Receives Donation to Continue Safe Sleep Program
Due to the generous donation from the Oak Creek Lion’s Club and Rob Johnston from the Production Network, the Health Department is able to continue our Safe Sleep Program in 2017!
Read More »City Forestry to offer Workshop on Tree Pruning Techniques
Workshop will consist of classroom instruction followed by in-field demonstration (no hands-on participation). Course will focus on pruning assessment and techniques for homeowners.
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January is National Radon Action Month
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced over long periods of time from decaying uranium in the earth. Find out why you should test your home during cold winter months.
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Health Department: UW Madison / Meningitis Information
If you are a UW-Madison student and you received the first recommended vaccine against meningococcal disease serogroup B, you need another shot.
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