9/8/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/08/25
CONTACT: Erica Sherman, Public Health Nurse Supervisor
715-421-8913
erica.sherman@woodcountywi.gov
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Wood County This Year
Wisconsin ...
9/18/2024
HEALTH ALERT
DATE: September 18, 2024
CONTACT: Erica Sherman, Public Health Nurse Supervisor / Susan Smith, Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
Health issue of concern: Pertussis (Whooping ...
8/14/2024
For Immediate Release
08/14/2024
Ben Jeffrey, R.S.
Wood County Health Department Environmental Health Supervisor
Contact Info - 715-421-8911
Dexter & North Wood County Park Beaches Open – Bacteria Count Safe ...
8/8/2024
For Immediate Release
08/08/2024
Ben Jeffrey, R.S.
Wood County Health Department Environmental Health Supervisor
Contact Info - 715-421-8911
Beaches Closed due to Elevated Counts of E. coli ...
6/27/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/27/23
CONTACT: Susan Smith, Wood County Health Department Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
Wood County Health Department Issues Air Quality Alert
Wisconsin Rapids, WI ...
11/16/2022
Wisconsin is seeing a significant increase in RSV, influenza, and COVID cases causing an increased number of hospitalizations. Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) surveillance data shows a significant ...
5/20/2022
Wood County is experiencing HIGH COVID-19 Community Levels. Everyone should wear a well-fitting mask in public indoor spaces. Always be sure that you are up to date on your vaccinations, get tested if ...
5/20/2022
Wood County COVID-19 Community Level is now MEDIUM. This means that actions we take today can help prevent the spread and protect from severe illness. When we are at a medium COVID-19 Community ...
4/28/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/28/22
CONTACT: Susan Smith, Wood County Health Department Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
Health Department Prioritizes Follow-up Procedure for Those with COVID-19
Wisconsin ...