Florence County Health Department

06/02/2026

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Harmful algal blooms are the rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria in water that can harm people, animals, or the environment. Going in or near water with ...

06/01/2026

Need a computer? Refurbished laptops will be available on June 3 at the Florence County UW Extension Office. This is a great opportunity for community members to access affordable technology and stay connected. Contact the UW Extension Office for more information on eligibility and availability.

05/31/2026

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05/29/2026

Reminder for the summer! ☀️🏓

The pickleball courts behind Florence Middle/High School are open to the public dawn to dusk throughout the summer. Entry to the courts is through the football field gates. Please note there are no lights over the pickleball courts, so plan accordingly for evening play.

Grab some friends, get outside, and enjoy the summer weather while staying active in Florence County!

05/28/2026

Avoid ticks by these simple things: bug spray, long sleeves and pants, and frequent tick checks.
As ticks get more active in Wisconsin, you can follow current their activity at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/wisconsin.htm
Find more tick bite prevention tips at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm

05/27/2026

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For immediate releaseContact: [email protected]@wisocnsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – With the officials start of summer just weeks away, it is important ...

05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

Warmer temperatures are ideal for the growth of algae blooms. Learn more and how to protect yourself and animals from the sometimes harmful blooms this season.
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/lakes/bluegreenalgae

05/23/2026

Backyard pool owners: Learn how to safely use pool chemicals and help protect yourself, kids, and pets from injury.

05/22/2026

-Don't swallow splash pad water. Did you know that it can take chlorine minutes—and sometimes even days—to kill germs in splash pad water? Swallowing water with germs can cause diarrhea or vomiting.
-Swallowing even a small amount of water contaminated with certain germs can make you sick with diarrhea for up to 3 weeks. Learn easy ways to keep kids healthy at splash pads.
-Going to the splash pad with your kids? Take breaks every hour to use the bathroom or check diapers.
-Tell kids not to sit on jets, which can rinse and spread germs off rear ends.
-Don’t take your child to the splash pad if they are sick with diarrhea. If someone swallows even a small amount of water contaminated with diarrhea-causing germs, they can get sick for weeks.
-Chlorine doesn’t kill germs instantly. It can take minutes to days to kill certain diarrhea-causing germs.