Sawyer County Public Health

11/10/2025

November is National COPD Awareness Month. COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. The good news is that COPD is both preventable and treatable. Learn more:

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a lung disease that causes airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. We track COPD to identify high-risk groups and geographical areas, evaluate current prevention efforts, and plan programs and policies to reduce the burden of COPD. COPD has im...

11/07/2025

Hey fellow Cheeseheads: did you know that cows are the second leading cause of injury on Wisconsin farms? Come on, Dairy State! We can do better. Learn more about being safe around cows:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p03755.pdf

11/06/2025

Cooped up inside by the cold weather? Indoor triggers can often make asthma and allergy symptoms worse. Here’s how to fight them: https://www.epa.gov/asthma/asthma-triggers-gain-control

11/05/2025

Spooky season means that with shorter days, the darkness lasts longer. In Wisconsin, we have more accidents on our roadways when it’s dark, and even more when it’s also icy. Allow extra time if you can and avoid traffic when possible. Check traffic before you go: https://511wi.gov/

10/31/2025

Say Boo to the Flu! Prevent the flu by getting your annual immunization before Halloween. Learn more about this season’s vaccines:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/influenza/prevention.htm

10/30/2025

How to report a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) illness
Members of the general public and veterinarians should call (608) 266-1120 or complete the Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) Illness or Sighting Survey online form to report any blue-green algae blooms and related human or animal illnesses.

10/29/2025

Did you know that blue-green algae can make an appearance during fall? Warmer days and lake turnover events create prime conditions for blue-green algae to grow and form blooms. Make sure to always stay out of scummy or discolored water. To learn more about blue-green algae or to report a bloom or bloom-related illness, visit DHS’s Harmful Algal Bloom website:https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p0/p00089.pdf

10/28/2025

Let’s come together to make a difference!
Sawyer County is hosting a Food Drive from October 29 to November 14, 2025, to help feed local families in need.

📍 Drop off location: Sawyer County Courthouse, Main Street Entrance, Hayward, WI

🛒 Most needed items include:
Breakfast cereal, pancake mix & syrup, peanut butter & jelly, canned goods, pasta, soups, rice, and other shelf-stable essentials.

Every item donated helps a neighbor in need—thank you for supporting our community!

10/28/2025

It's National First Responders Day!🚓🚒🚑

Today we thank and honor those who answer the call to keep us safe.
Thank you for your strength, dedication, and showing up when it matters most.❤️💙

10/27/2025

It’s going to be a great fall weekend! How are you planning to
spend it?
If you’re spending time outdoors, be sure to keep using that
repellent: deer ticks peak again in October. When you come
inside, check yourself for ticks and remove them with
tweezers. All the details:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm

10/27/2025

It’s spooky season! Did you know blue-green algae can still “haunt” lakes during fall? Autumn lake turnover events, when winds completely mix a cooling lake, bring nutrients from the bottom up into the water, creating prime conditions for blue-green algae to grow and form blooms. Make sure to keep yourself, your kids, and your pets safe by staying out of scummy or discolored water. To learn more about blue-green algae or to report a bloom or bloom-related illness, visit DHS’s Harmful Algal Bloom website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/algae/index.htm

10/23/2025

Your health matters. No judgement, just help.
Sawyer County Public Health offers confidential services including birth control, pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment, counseling, and more.

Everyone is welcome, no one is turned away based on ability to pay. Learn more or schedule an appointment by calling (715) 634-4806 or visiting 10610 Main St. Suite 224, Hayward, WI.