Wauwatosa Health Department (WHD)

@WauwatosaWI offers an emergency notification alert system to inform households of significant public health and safety issues, such as the current Air Quality Alert. If you are not signed up, register for this free service today here: wauwatosa.net/alert

Wauwatosa Alert: Air Quality Advisory remains in effect in Wauwatosa until noon on Thursday, June 29. Poor air quality can be hazardous to anyone, aggravating health problems such as asthma, heart disease, and lung disease. Learn more here airnow.gov

@BenWWeston @mkecounty @MkeCoDHHS @MKEhealth @DHSWI Thank you for sharing pressing public health data.

Alcohol related deaths have ⬆️ substantially in #Milwaukee County during the pandemic. @mkecounty saw a 64% ⬆️ 2019-2020 as compared to 26% nationally. Has your alcohol intake ⬆️? NOW is a great time to cut back. Find state and local resources below: dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/aoda.htm

Words Matter Overdose can happen to anyone It may feel like a small thing at the time, but every conversation matters when it comes to improving how we talk about substance use and making space for everyone to feel validated and supported 🫶

@CBS58 👏👏 Incase you need Narcan today-- Wauwatosa Health Department has Narcan to the community. Its available in our lobby (7725 W North Ave) Monday- Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Check out our Narcan training video: wauwatosa.net/government/dep…

In an interview with Vivent Health Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keeton, he expressed concerns to CBS 58 that the price of Narcan could still be a barrier for the underserved in Milwaukee. cbs58.com/news/narcan-av…

Spring is in full swing, and so are the coyotes! 🐾 Keep your furry friend safe by avoiding areas with thick brush where coyotes may be living and sticking to designated paths or dog parks. Share this tweet with a dog owner you know in the area, and let's protect our pups!

Let’s break the stigma about addiction and recovery! 📅May 1, 2023 📍Wauwatosa City Hall ⏲️5:30pm-7:00pm If you are interested in speaking please reach out to Aneshia Scott at 414-550-0983 to learn more. Just remember you deserve a safe space to speak with judgment!

⚠️Since Saturday, Milwaukee County has had more drug-involved overdoses than expected, including 17 suspected deaths 🔔 Narcan and Fentanyl test strips are available in our lobby (7725 W North Ave) Monday- Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm. More info: ow.ly/SJa450NA4b5

Reminder to Vote! Tomorrow Tuesday, April 4 is the 2023 Spring Election. Visit myvote.wi.gov to register to vote, find your polling place & see what's on your ballot

Join our team! We're hiring an Environmental Health Specialist to monitor, inspect, and enforce environmental health programs.The starting salary for this position is $60,028 to $82,305, depending on experience Apply by April 13: ow.ly/tSbu50Nybt2

Welcome back to #TosaHealth Update here is your local health department news for the week of April 3 🧵

We're hiring an Environmental Health Specialist to monitor, inspect, and enforce environmental health programs.The starting salary for this position is $60,028 to $82,305, depending on experience Apply by April 13:ow.ly/tSbu50Nybt2

Don’t strike out ⚾ on #OpeningDay by driving impaired. Call a sober friend 🚗, rideshare 🚙, taxi 🚖, or take public transportation 🚌 to get home safely. #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving.

Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot. Do so today before 5:00 PM at the City Clerk’s office, or at MyVote.wi.gov. Do you have a plan for this election? Take action to vote absentee, or go in person on Election Day from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

We're excited to release our 2022 WHD Annual Report. Take a peak and read about some of our department's activities and achievements from 2022: ow.ly/6JNW50NteHK

If you received your last #COVID19 vaccine or booster before September 2022, it’s time to get the updated COVID-19 booster. Find a vaccine location near you at vaccines.gov.

Appointments are still available for our #blooddrive on March 30 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at City Hall (7725 W North Ave). Receive a coupon for a buy one, get one entrée from Noodles & Company. Sign up here: donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedule…   @BloodCenterWI

A new ordinance has been adopted to prohibit the feeding of wildlife. 🦃 Intentional feeding of wild animals can cause them to lose fear of humans and this can increase the risks of a negative interaction or aggressive behavior. View more info here: #TosaHealth" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wauwatosa.net/Home/Component…

Good Morning Wauwatosa! ☀️☀️☀️ Welcome back to #TosaHealth Update, here is your local health department news for the week of March 27 🧵

Have you visited the @WauwatosaLibrary lately? Check out our Healthy Eating Health Education table upstairs outside of the study atrium. The table provides tips on eating healthy on a budget 💵and take-a-way recipe cards for when you need inspiration to eat healthy 🥬🍅🍓🍊