Appleton Health Department

How well do you understand the benefits of breastfeeding? Take this quiz to find out! https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/breastfeeding-benefits-quiz

TODAY! City Hall Selfie Day! 📸 🏢 🤳

Show your love for Appleton and celebrate public service! Join people around the world in snapping a selfie in front of your favorite local government building. Whether you're solo, with friends, or with a community member, let’s capture our city pride together.

📸 Celebrate Day with us! Here's how:
✅Take a selfie in front of your local government building
✅Use the hashtag when you share it on social media.
✅Don’t forget to tag and in your posts!
✅ You can also post your pics 🤳 in the comments section below!
Let's celebrate the community spirit together.

First responders, healthcare providers, and people who use drugs and their families should be aware of the increased risk of overdose. If you use drugs or know someone who does:
▪ Know the signs of an overdose: Pale, sweaty or clammy skin, lips/fingertips turn blue, slow or irregular breathing: gasping, gurgling, or snoring, difficult or unable to wake
▪ Carry Narcan
▪ Never use alone. You can call: Never Use Alone - 1-877-696-1996 or Safe Spot - 1-800-972-0590
▪ Only use pills provided with a prescription, counterfeit pills may contain dangerous drugs.
▪ Use slower and use less.
Narcan, Lifepoint Syringe Service, and test strips for Fentanyl are free of charge at the Winnebago County Public Health Department’s Oshkosh Location (112 Otter Avenue, Second floor), Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We have been notified of a spike in suspected overdose deaths over the past 3 weeks in our community.

First responders, healthcare providers, and people who use drugs and their families should be aware of the increased risk of overdose. If you use drugs or know someone who does:

▪ Know the signs of an overdose: Pale, sweaty or clammy skin, lips/fingertips turn blue, slow or irregular breathing: gasping, gurgling, or snoring, difficult or unable to wake
▪ Carry Narcan
▪ Never use alone. You can call: Never Use Alone - 1-877-696-1996 or Safe Spot - 1-800-972-0590
▪ Only use pills provided with a prescription, counterfeit pills may contain dangerous drugs.
▪ Use slower and use less.

Narcan, Lifepoint Syringe Service, and test strips for Fentanyl are free of charge at the Winnebago County Public Health Department’s Oshkosh Location (112 Otter Avenue, Second floor), Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. Healthy vision starts with you - follow these ten tips to take care of your eyes: 👀
1. Keep your eyes healthy by eating a well-balanced diet
2. Get regular physical activity
3. Tell a parent or teacher if your eyes are bothering you
4. Your glasses help you see better, especially when they are clean and free of smudges
5. Always wash your hands before putting them close to your eyes
6. Many eye injuries can be prevented by wearing the correct protective eyewear
7. UV rays from the sun can hurt your eyes so always wear your sunglasses
8. Rest your eyes by following the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds
9. Smoking can put you at risk for serious eye issues
10. Talking about eye health with your family can help all of you stay healthy

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. Healthy vision starts with you - follow these ten tips to take care of your eyes:
1. Keep your eyes healthy by eating a well-balanced diet
2. Get regular physical activity
3. Tell a parent or teacher if your eyes are bothering you
4. Your glasses help you see better, especially when they are clean and free of smudges
5. Always wash your hands before putting them close to your eyes
6. Many eye injuries can be prevented by wearing the correct protective eyewear
7. UV rays from the sun can hurt your eyes so always wear your sunglasses
8. Rest your eyes by following the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds
9. Smoking can put you at risk for serious eye issues
10. Talking about eye health with your family can help all of you stay healthy

College Bound? Get Ready! 💉

Did you know college students are 5x more likely to contract Meningitis B? 🏫😷 Since 2011, all meningitis college outbreaks have been caused by Meningitis B. Living in dorms, sharing drinks, and other close-contact activities increase the risk.

Protect yourself! Before heading to campus, make sure you’re up to date on all CDC recommended vaccines, including the vaccines needed to help protect against ALL 5 types of meningococcal bacteria: A–B–C–W–Y.

Learn more about vaccines: https://meningitisprevention.org/get-vaccinated. More vax info here: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/vaccines-diseases/ -disease
American Society for Meningitis Prevention

Looking to start a new routine or workout in the fall? Sign up to join the Adult Running Club with Appleton Parks and Recreation.

We are trying something new this fall and want you to be part of it! New runners, experienced runners, any type of runner can join us for our adult running club. Start a new routine this fall! https://appletonparkandrec.org/adult-running-club/

There's West Nile virus activity in , so you will want to protect yourself and your family from bites. Use repellent whenever you go outside and...bonus...bug spray can also keep away.

There's West Nile virus activity in , so you will want to protect yourself and your family from bites. Use repellent whenever you go outside and...bonus...bug spray can also keep away. Learn how at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/fight-bite/index.htm

Our August newsletter focuses on the City of Appleton Government's THRIVE Leadership Academy.

Find past newsletters here: https://www.appleton.org/residents/health/administration/newsletter

We join in recognizing , with the theme " , Breastfeeding for All." Together we can reduce inequalities and protect the rights of mothers and babies to survive and thrive.

We join in recognizing , with the theme " , Breastfeeding for All." Together we can reduce inequalities and protect the rights of mothers and babies to survive and thrive. Learn more at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/breastfeeding/resources.htm

Free covid tests available at the Outagamie County Public Health Division vending machines while supplies last.

Public Health Vending Machine | Outagamie County, WI The Public Health Vending Machine is a free community resource. It is stocked with prevention items such as gun locks, hygiene kits, condoms, medication disposal bags, naloxone, and more. 

Did you know?

Never take a chance on your safety in severe weather. ⛈️ It takes as little as 12" of rushing water to carry away most cars.

⚠️ Turn Around, Don't Drown. ⚠️

Follow these tips to make sure you're drinking responsibly this summer:
1. Watch your portions: A drink is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor
2. Know your limits: In the U.S., the standard recommendation is that a man shouldn’t drink more than four drinks in one day, and a woman shouldn’t have more than three
3. Appoint a designated driver or boater: Accidents can be deadly, and navigating busy road- and waterways while intoxicated is a recipe for disaster
4. Save the drinks for after swimming or boating: Alcohol can affect the way you move, which raises your risk of injury.
5. Hydrate between drinks and be mindful of the heat: Have a glass of water after every alcoholic beverage to make sure you stay hydrated

August 1-8 is National Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Week!

Did you know that three of our Appleton Public Health nurses are involved in BFAN (Breastfeeding Alliance of NE Wisconsin)? Please feel free to contact our nurses with any questions around lactation support.

🤱🤱 Giveaway! 🤱🤱
Each day during World Breastfeeding Week will be dedicated to a specific topic about breastfeeding. Engage in their posts by liking, sharing, and commenting for a chance to be entered in the giveaway. THREE WINNERS will be selected. The grand prize basket includes a 40 oz Hydrojug!
Giveaway rules:
1. Follow BFAN. Winners must be following BFAN to be entered.
2. Like, share, and comment on their daily World Breastfeeding Week posts (You can
earn up to 7 entries total by commenting and sharing every day).
All giveaway gift baskets include:
•$20 Wal-mart gift card
•Travel snack bag
•BFAN t-shirt
•BFAN coffee mug
•Nursing cover
Turn on post notifications for BFAN (Breastfeeding Alliance of NE Wisconsin)'s page so you don’t miss their posts! Winners will be announced on the BFAN page on August 12. If you are selected please send them a message.

It's going to be very hot today. Hydrate and find air conditioning whenever possible.

Temperatures in the mid to high 80s may not sound that hot, but combined with high humidity, things can get uncomfortable-even dangerous-quickly. Take steps to avoid heat-related illnesses, check on family, friends, and neighbors, and don't leave people or pets in vehicles even for a minute. Find tips to keep your cool at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/heat-safety.htm

Have you been watching the ? If so, have you thought at all about the behind-the-scenes preparation needed to keep everyone safe and healthy while in Paris?

This podcast episode from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health explains how Public Health officials prepped for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Give it a listen and let us know if there was anything new you learned!

Public Health On Call: 781 - Preparing For The 2024 Paris Olympics About this episode: Every four years, the Olympics brings athletes and spectators together from all over the world in one of the largest mass gathering events. Planning begins years in advance, and public health security is a major consideration. Experts are brought in to map out possible threats an...

Whooping cough is still going around . Also known as pertussis, the illness can affect anyone of any age, but is especially hard on babies. It can spread easily from person to person when someone who is infected talks, coughs, or sneezes. But whooping cough is preventable. The best way to protect against pertussis is by getting vaccinated. Learn more at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/pertussis.htm

🚗🚗 Is your car seat installed correctly? 🚗🚗

In collaboration with Safe Kids Fox Valley, we are hosting a free car seat check event at Grand Chute Fire Department, where certified technicians will work with you to install and use your child's car seat correctly.

Drive away confident that your child is safe and secure!

When it doubt, stay out!

We keep bringing it up so..... What is blue-green algae? 🤔

▶ Blue-green algae is a term used to describe a group of bacteria, called cyanobacteria. They are not actually algae, but the organisms got this name because they often give the appearance of algae when they clump together in bodies of water.

▶ Blue-green algae is most common in non-flowing, fresh water such as lakes, ponds and rivers. Certain conditions such as hot summer weather can cause it to thrive and grow rapidly, forming a 'bloom' of blue-green algae on the water. It can also be seen during other times of the year.

▶ Blue-green algae is not always blue 𝘰𝘳 green, and it can be difficult to distinguish a harmful bloom from other algae, even for the experts! However, if water looks murky or like pea soup, or if smells like fresh-cut grass (new bloom) or rotting garbage (older bloom), assume toxicity may be present.

To learn more visit our website at wchd.pub/Blue-Green-Algae

Tips for Preventing Lyme Disease

Before making s’mores by the campfire, check the daily fire danger level and air quality in your area.

Burning restrictions, wildfire, and prescribed fire activity can be found at: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/. Check airnow.gov for air quality.

Stay fire safe this summer as you grill with tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.

• Clean grills often & remove grease build-up.
• Keep a 3-foot safe zone around grills and campfires.
• Do not store or use a grill on a porch or balcony.

‼City of Appleton Offers Sand and Bags for Residents to Create Sandbags Ahead of Potential Flooding‼
The City of Appleton is offering sand and bags to residents in preparation for potential future flooding. Sand and empty bags will be available at Memorial Park starting TOMORROW.
✅Collection Details
📍 Location: Appleton Memorial Park (1620 E Witzke Blvd, Appleton, WI 54911)
📅 Dates: Tuesday, July 16th through Friday, July 19th
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM
✅Important Information:
- Residents are required to fill the provided bags and load them into their own vehicle.
- Filling sandbags can be physically demanding. It is recommended to have two individuals to fill the bags. The city will NOT be able to offer assistance with this process.
- Shovels and pick-up trucks are recommended for self-filling, as sandbags can be bulky.
- Reliable transportation is essential as sandbags can be heavy.
- Filled sandbags will need to be transported to your home in your own vehicle.
- Residents are welcome to keep the sandbags they collect.
✅For instructions on how to properly fill and use sandbags, please refer to the City of Madison's sandbag tutorial: How to Sandbag?
- https://www.cityofmadison.com/.../during-a.../how-to-sandbag
✅YouTube LINK: https://youtu.be/534ZzQPcOdQ?si=FHEYD6iijRrU0VKE
✅Stay Informed:
📞 Call 211 to report any personal property damage due to flooding.
👉 For flood recovery and preparedness: [Flood Preparedness Info](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p0/p00631.pdf)
The City of Appleton appreciates your cooperation in keeping our community safe.

‼City of Appleton Offers Sand and Bags for Residents to Create Sandbags Ahead of Potential Flooding‼

The City of Appleton is offering sand and bags to residents in preparation for potential future flooding. Sand and empty bags will be available at Memorial Park starting TOMORROW.

✅Collection Details
📍 Location: Appleton Memorial Park (1620 E Witzke Blvd, Appleton, WI 54911)
📅 Dates: Tuesday, July 16th through Friday, July 19th
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM

✅Important Information:
- Residents are required to fill the provided bags and load them into their own vehicle.
- Filling sandbags can be physically demanding. It is recommended to have two individuals to fill the bags. The city will NOT be able to offer assistance with this process.
- Shovels and pick-up trucks are recommended for self-filling, as sandbags can be bulky.
- Reliable transportation is essential as sandbags can be heavy.
- Filled sandbags will need to be transported to your home in your own vehicle.
- Residents are welcome to keep the sandbags they collect.

✅For instructions on how to properly fill and use sandbags, please refer to the City of Madison's sandbag tutorial: How to Sandbag?
- https://www.cityofmadison.com/flooding/during-a-flood/how-to-sandbag

✅YouTube LINK: https://youtu.be/534ZzQPcOdQ?si=FHEYD6iijRrU0VKE

✅Stay Informed:
📞 Call 211 to report any personal property damage due to flooding.
👉 For flood recovery and preparedness: [Flood Preparedness Info](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p0/p00631.pdf)

The City of Appleton appreciates your cooperation in keeping our community safe.

This is a great safety guide for children swimming in lakes and swimming pools. The color of the bathing suit can make it easier or more difficult to see children while they are swimming. This is a good reminder to always have adult supervision when children are swimming.

It'll be hot today and tomorrow. 🥵🥵 Please see the following for the City of Appleton's Cooling Centers.

Stay cool by staying in air conditioning, if possible, and hydrating often.

Pillars, Inc.
Valley Transit
Appleton Fire Department
Appleton Police Department
Appleton Parks and Recreation
Appleton Public Library
City of Appleton Public Works

A NEW Avenue Use this website to engage your community and serve as the home base for this initiative.