Health

LCHD recently developed a new data dashboard that provides insights into the health and well-being of local residents. This dashboard features data visualizations for health indicators such as: life expectancy, socioeconomic factors, healthcare access, health outcomes and physical…

Summer is in full swing and that means more time to enjoy our area’s beautiful waterways. Although warmer temperatures and sunshine are welcomed, this weather creates the perfect conditions for algal blooms to develop, some of which can be harmful to humans and pets when swallowed, touched or…

Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) is pleased to share a list of locally designated cooling centers for the summer months. Cooling centers welcome the public to get relief from the heat during their business hours. Please note: hours may vary and locations may not be open during extreme…

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that you cannot see or smell, but it can make you very sick or even cause death. The Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD), through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is offering free CO detectors while supplies last.…

As warmer weather brings more outdoor activity, the Lincoln County Health Department is encouraging the community to take precautions to prevent tick-borne illnesses. Ticks are typically most active in Wisconsin from May to November. Exposure to ticks can occur during hiking, gardening…