Richland County Health & Human Services

08/28/2026

Our air quality index (AQI) today is unhealthy for everyone. Before you head outside, consider how you could modify your plans to protect your lungs. Learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/aqi-outdoor-activity.htm

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

It’s National Dog Day! Woof, this is a big year for ticks, and they aren’t going away anytime soon. Ticks are active in Wisconsin through November. Learn more about protecting your pooch from ticks: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/prevention/preventing-ticks-on-pets.html

08/24/2026

Mosquito bites aren’t only a nuisance; they are a menace. Last year, 27 people in Wisconsin had West Nile Virus; 25 of them ended up in the hospital, and one of them died. It’s easy to protect yourself and your family. Learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mosquito/bite-prevention.htm

08/22/2026

Not sure what you’re seeing in the lake? When in doubt, stay out. Learn the difference between safe algae and blue-green algae:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p01888.pdf