Polk County Wisconsin Health Department

10/30/2025

10/09/2025

Reminder that we are offering flu shot clinics at the Government Center through the end of October. Call 715-485-8400 to make an appointment.

10/01/2025

If you're age 16-17 and are looking for a good volunteer opportunity, consider signing up for the Youth To***co Compliance Recruitment Team. Sign-up closes October 7th. For more information, please call (715) 485-8400.

10/01/2025

With fruity flavors like mango, watermelon, and pink lemonade, the to***co industry is using flavored to***co to target kids. That’s 4 out 5 kids who have tried to***co products have used flavored ones first.

09/30/2025

Fall is almost here and with it comes the ultimate family activity: visiting the pumpkin patch!

Did you know you can use your FMNP benefits at some pumpkin patches? Yup!

Tell us: what’s your favorite pumpkin patch activity?

Find markets and farms that accept WIC FMNP here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/fmnp/index.htm

09/29/2025

Reminder that our flu shot clinics at the Government Center start this week. Call 715-485-8400 to make an appointment.

09/29/2025

Commerical to***co continues to pollute our environment everyday. Learn how you can help lessen the burden of commercial to***co on your environment. Take action today with these 4 steps.

09/28/2025

Whether you're going to the park, stopping at grandma's house, or eating at home, snacks are an important part of your little one's day—and they don't have to be boring! 🍎🥪

Make fun and nutritious snacks using your WIC benefits. And don’t forget to snap a pic of your kiddo’s lunchbox, we’d love to see it!

09/22/2025

According to the CDC there are enough disposable vapes sold in the U.S. each year to stretch 7,000 miles. That is enough disposable vapes to cross the entire U.S. twice. With there currently being no standard way to recycle these products the majority of them are just getting tossed out by users causing devastating impacts on our environment. Help educate your community, family and friends by sharing the graphic below.