Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North - Price County

12/22/2025

12/18/2025

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A greater number of individuals in their homes are using lancets, needles, and syringes (medically known as “sharps”). As a result, these sharps are being mixed with household garbage and recyclables or flushed down the toilet. Used sharps pose a health risk to family members, sanitation workers, and recycling facilities in the form of accidental “sticks” by sharps. All needlestick injuries demand expensive testing, cause long-term emotional stress, and increase the risk of exposure to infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B and HIV from contaminated needles. To reduce such health risks, the State of Wisconsin adopted rules in 1994 on how to package, treat, and dispose of sharps. Recognizing the need to properly dispose of sharps, area health partners have responded to this community need by supporting the Price County Project Safe - Community Syringe Disposal Program.
What is Price County Project Safe? Area health partners are committed to promoting healthier communities by providing a
lawful, no-cost sharps disposal program to patients and participants in the community. What are “sharps”? When the container is full and cap securely on, take it to one of the collection sites listed on the back of this brochure. Do not put the container out with the trash or recyclables. Improper disposal is illegal and may cause injury. Place the entire container into the Collection Station or follow the procedure specific to the site. Take home a “Biohazard” label from the collection site to put on your next
sharps disposal container.

12/18/2025

Call Brenda, Caregiver Coordinator at 715-339-1050

11/13/2025

End of Federal Government Shutdown: WIC and Wisconsin FoodShare benefits
• FoodShare members will get their December benefits on schedule. Members may continue to use benefits on their QUEST cards. FoodShare members can check their FoodShare balance by calling QUEST Card Services at 877-415-5164.
• WIC benefits will be available as usual. You can continue to use your WIC benefits and attend WIC appointments. WIC members do not need to take any action.
• Other state programs like BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and SeniorCare were not impacted by the shutdown. Members can continue to get the care and services they need.

11/13/2025