Wood County Health Department

Wellness and Fitness ServicesWisconsin, United States51-200 Employees

Wood County Health Department is a public health agency based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, serving the broader Wood County area. It operates across multiple program areas, including Parent/Child Health, Chronic Disease, Communicable Disease, Environmental Health, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), and Oral Health, delivering services such as immunizations, prenatal care coordination, school and injury prevention efforts, disease investigation, and environmental inspections. The department also administers a federally funded WIC program that provides nutrition support and health education to eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and young children, while collaborating with state and community partners to expand access to oral health care. Its environmental health work encompasses inspections of restaurants, lodging facilities, and other public establishments, along with monitoring air and water quality and enforcing public health ordinances. The organization serves residents of Wood County by addressing health promotion, disease prevention, and safety across communities, with partnerships that extend to regional health and social service networks. A notable recent development includes collaborations with higher education institutions and other health departments to monitor and respond to public health concerns.

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