Manitowoc County Health Department

10/06/2026

It’s been a booming year for ticks, and they won’t go away until the freezing weather arrives. Whether you are out hunting, working outdoors, or hiking in the woods, remember to fight the bite. This season, learn more here https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm

10/05/2026

This 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, let’s make sure fewer chairs are left empty. Meningococcal meningitis can strike suddenly, changing or ending a healthy person’s life within hours. Each empty chair represents someone lost — and families forever changed.

Make sure your teen is up to date on the vaccines that help prevent meningitis. Contact your child’s medical provider or your local public health department to check their immunization status.

10/02/2026

Today is the day!
🎉👶 Calling all expecting parents and families with a little one under age 3- this celebration is for YOU! 👶🎉

🎉👶 Calling all expecting parents and families with a little one under age 3- this celebration is for YOU! 👶🎉

Join us for a free event filled with:
✨ Fun in the kids play zone
📸 Family photos to capture sweet memories
🎁 Exciting raffle prizes & giveaways
📚 Free books for your little learners
🤝 Resources & support for growing families on topics such as potty training, breastfeeding, and safe sleep
🧸Free items donated by the community including diapers, wipes, clothes- while supplies last

Find More information at https://healthiestmanitowoc.org/

A special thank you to our Library Level Sponsors Fox Communities Credit Union, Emplify Health by Bellin, Froedtert Holy Family Memorial, Rotary Club of Two Rivers and Storybook Level Sponsor Bullard Children's Dentistry for helping us make this event possible!

09/28/2026

It's World Rabies Day! Check out this great message from another health department.

🌎🐾 World Rabies Day 2026 🐾🌎

Rabies is preventable, and protecting our community starts with awareness! In recognition of World Rabies Day, remember to keep your pets’ rabies vaccinations up to date and avoid contact with bats, wildlife, and unfamiliar stray animals.

🦇 Never handle bats or wildlife with your bare hands.
💉 Keep your pets current on their rabies vaccinations.
🐾 Teach children not to approach or feed unfamiliar or wild animals.

Protect your pets. Protect your family. Protect our community. 💙🐶🐱

09/23/2026

Protecting your skin is an important part of staying healthy on and off the job. Explore cancer prevention resources to learn how to protect your skin, recognize the warning signs of skin cancer, and know when to get screened.

09/22/2026

Wildfire smoke can affect air quality and put agricultural workers at risk for serious health effects. Knowing how to monitor air quality, recognize symptoms, and protect yourself can make a difference.

Watch the video to learn more:

This video will help agricultural producers identify how wildfire s...

09/21/2026

Happy National Farm Safety and Health Week! This year’s motto is “safety today, success tomorrow.” Work in agriculture? Live in a farming community?

Check out the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety’s free webinars offered all week:

Each day during National Farm Safety & Health Week will feature webinars related to the daily topic of focus. Tickets are free for all of the daily topics!

09/16/2026

Free event for expecting families or families with young children on Friday, October 2 from 4-6:30pm! More information at www.healthiestmanitowoc.org

🎉👶 Calling all expecting parents and families with a little one under age 3- this celebration is for YOU! 👶🎉

Join us for a free event filled with:
✨ Fun in the kids play zone
📸 Family photos to capture sweet memories
🎁 Exciting raffle prizes & giveaways
📚 Free books for your little learners
🤝 Resources & support for growing families on topics such as potty training, breastfeeding, and safe sleep
🧸Free items donated by the community including diapers, wipes, clothes- while supplies last

Find More information at https://healthiestmanitowoc.org/

A special thank you to our Library Level Sponsors Fox Communities Credit Union, Emplify Health by Bellin, Froedtert Holy Family Memorial, Rotary Club of Two Rivers and Storybook Level Sponsor Bullard Children's Dentistry for helping us make this event possible!

09/11/2026

Did you know that a child’s ability to learn is affected by their physical and mental health? Help your kiddo head to the honor roll by learning more about preventive care: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/parents/index.htm

09/10/2026

Trying to figure out what items to put in an emergency supply kit?🧰

Here are four core categories to consider:
🚰 Water - At least 1 gallon per person, per day.
🥫 Non-perishable food.
🩹 Basic medical supplies and essential medications.
🔦 Items to help during a power outage.