12/22/2022
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Wood County Health Department is providing free at-home COVID-19 tests and KN95 (or similar) masks for the community ahead of holiday gatherings. The KN95 masks come in ...
11/16/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11/16/22
CONTACT: Susan Smith, Wood County Health Department Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
Wood County Health Department Strives to Address Growing Public Health ...
5/5/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/1/22
CONTACT: Susan Smith, Wood County Health Department Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
2nd COVID-19 Booster Available to Ages 50+
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second Pfizer or Moderna booster ...
2/2/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/2/22
CONTACT: Susan Kunferman, Wood County Health Department Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
Free N95 Masks Available to the Public
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – ...
1/10/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1/10/22
CONTACT: Susan Kunferman, Wood County Health Department Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
Wood County Continues in Crisis Mode, High COVID-19 Numbers
Wisconsin ...
12/20/2021
Public Health Advisory: Anticipated Surge in COVID-19 Disease Activity due to Omicron Variant
The Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued DPH Numbered Memo BCD 2021-12. This memo includes information ...
12/9/2021
Due to the threat of inclement weather Friday, December 10 in the afternoon/evening, the Wood County Health Dept is offering earlier appt times to individuals who have a vaccine appt scheduled. If you have an appt scheduled, please feel free to come in any time after 12:15pm until your scheduled time. Do NOT arrive after your scheduled time.
11/20/2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11/20/21
CONTACT: Susan Kunferman, Wood County Health Department Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
Wood County Enters Crisis Mode, Highest COVID-19 Case Rate of 2021
Wisconsin ...
11/5/2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11/5/21
CONTACT: Susan Kunferman, Wood County Health Department Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Booster Doses and COVID ...
10/1/2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/1/21
CONTACT: Susan Kunferman, Wood County Health Department Director/Health Officer
(715) 421-8911
Pfizer Booster Dose, Community Testing, and Kindness Matters
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends that the following populations SHOULD receive a booster dose of Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months after receiving their second dose of Pfizer vaccine in order to further strengthen their immunity: ...