Taylor County Health Department, Medford, WI Videos

Reasons to Connect - 988
No matter why you need support, the #988Lifeline is there for you. #MentalHealth support anytime — day or night. Call or text: 988. Chat: 988lifeline.org.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024
Saturday, June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! What can YOU do to stand up to elder abuse? 💜 Thank you to OUR COMMUNITY for their participation, support, and pledge in preventing elder abuse! #WEAAD #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #ElderAbuseAwareness #SupportingHealthyAging

Pet Preparedness Month
Pets are important members of our family. Include your pet(s) in your family’s emergency plan and use the list at https://www.ready.gov/pets to pack an emergency kit for them, too. #PetPreparednessMonth

Young people across the world are calling for the tobacco industry to stop targeting them with products that are harmful to their health! Join ongoing efforts and learn more about World No Tobacco Day, coming up on May 31st. #worldnotobacco2024

Graduate Nicotine Free
Whether your student is graduating or onto the next step in their smokefree journey, every accomplishment is worth celebrating. Learn more about being tobacco and vape free at CDC.gov/e-cigarettes

Join us at our Community Health & Resource Fair TODAY from 1-5pm

International Nurses Day
Happy International Nurses Day! Thanks to all the nurses near and far that make a difference in our communities!

Hand Hygiene Day
Today is World Hand Hygiene Day! Take the time to wash your hands because it can help prevent 1 in 5 respiratory illnesses and 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses. Learn more about the benefits of handwashing at https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/why-handwashing.html #KeepHandsClean.

National Cancer Control Month
Quitting is one of the most important actions people who smoke can take to improve their health and reduce their risk for all types of cancer. Help is available including free nicotine replacement therapy such as patch and gum, visit www.Youcanquit.org

Prepareathon Day
It’s National Prepareathon Day! Celebrate and participate by going to www.ready.gov for emergency plans and resources because disasters can happen anywhere, at any time

Community Health and Resource Fair on 3/20/24 from 1pm-5pm with FREE ITEMS at the Taylor County Education Center!! Please share far and wide!

Spring Flooding!
Many areas in Wisconsin were impacted by flooding last spring. As spring returns, use the tips below to protect yourself if flooding occurs. o Know your flood risk. Look up your address at msc.fema.gov/portal/search. o Make a plan for your household. o Stay up to date on the forecast. o Do not walk or drive through flood waters. Turn around. Don’t drown! To learn more about what to do before, during, and after a flood, visit https://readywisconsin.wi.gov/be-informed/flooding/.

World Teen Mental Wellness Day
Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day. When a young person is struggling, they may exhibit severe emotional pain, feel trapped, or feel hopeless about the future. Caring help to find hope is within reach, the #988Lifeline is available 24/7/365. No judgment. Just compassion and support. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

988: You Matter
There is hope. When you connect with the #988Lifeline, there is always someone to talk to. You are not alone. Your #mentalhealth matters. #YouMatter If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Smokeless tobacco, like dip and chew, are not safe alternatives to smoking. This Through With Chew Week, learn more about the risks of smokeless tobacco at www.cdc/tobacco/smokeless.gov/ #throughwithchew

Connect & Prepare
Community members who interact with each other often are more empowered to help one another after a disaster. Maintain your connections with neighbors, family, and friends, and be able to help out when a disaster occurs.

Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in the body, including the cervix. Get screened for cervical cancer and stay tobacco-free. Visit www.youcanquit.org.

We are at the high school providing flu shots beginning at 9am! Stop on by the Senior Health, Wellness, and Resource Fair!

Make a healthy splash by knowing these swimming dos and don’ts!
Pools are great for having fun and relaxing on your favorite float, but they can also spread diarrhea and other illnesses. The best way to prevent swimming-related illnesses from spreading is to keep germs out of the water in the first place. #swimming #safety #pools #swimsafety