Wisconsin Health Officials Find E. coli O157 in Bagged Romaine Salad from Salinas Valley, California Consumers should avoid eating any products with romaine lettuce from that region As part of the ongoing investigation into the multistate outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157) infections, Wisconsin health and food safety officials have found E. coli O157:H7 bacteria (more)

Get FAFSA help, chance for scholarship at College Goal Wisconsin events Since 2006, over 24,500 Wisconsin students have received free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at College Goal Wisconsin events held throughout the state. This year, 45 College Goal Wisconsin events will take place between October 3 (more)

DHS Lead Abatement Program Receives Federal Approval Efforts will improve housing conditions for low-income children and pregnant women The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today they received approval from the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a health services initiative to provide lead abatement services in the homes of (more)

NOTICE BEGINNING August 15, 2019, Madonna Avenue will be under construction with the removal of old pavement and re-pavement with new asphalt. The work is expected to be completed by August 31, 2019. During that time, access to the driveway entrances will be maintained by the City of Wausau with the (more)

As any Wisconsin resident knows, ticks and mosquitoes are quite the nuisance. But more than just an annoyance, they can also spread many illnesses to people. Preventing bites from ticks and mosquitoes is the key step in avoiding these illnesses. Ticks The two types of ticks that most commonly bite people or (more)

The Achieve Center would like to introduce a new contributor to our blog, Marcia, who will be providing an adult perspective regarding chronic health challenges. We welcome Marcia and are honored to post her inspiring message and look forward to her future contribution of Posting Positive. POSTING POSITIVE A DIAGNOSIS AND CHOICES It (more)

Foodborne Illness Advisory: Del Monte Vegetable Trays Pose Potential Salmonella Risk The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Minnesota Department of Health, and Wisconsin local health departments are working with the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate (more)

KIDS SWALLOWING BATTERIES WARNING!!! In a study, conducted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus Ohio, it was found that there has been a surge in children’s visits to emergency rooms due to swallowing small objects with an annual rate increase of 92% from 1995 – present. Researchers found that the increase appears (more)