DIABETES MANAGEMENT

We offer group and 1:1 education sessions for persons who have been diagnosed with diabetes, or are at an increased risk for developing diabetes, and their families.  The Diabetes Management Program has been accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) since 2009.  www.Diabeteseducator.org

Diabetes

VILAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Vilas County Public Health Department is to promote health, protect the environment, and prevent disease and injury.

This mission is accomplished by:

• Identifying health risks in the community;
• Detecting, investigating, and preventing the spread of disease;
• Maintaining a safe and healthful environment;
• Promoting healthy lifestyles;
• Keeping the public informed about health issues in our community

NORTHWOODS BREASTFEEDING COALITION

Improving the health of our communities by protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in Oneida, Forest, Vilas and Price Counties.

As breastfeeding advocates we represent childbearing women and their families. We believe that breastfeeding is natural and provides the normal nourishment for infants, benefiting both mother and child. We come together in this coalition to provide a strong unified voice in the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding in Oneida, Vilas, Forest and Price Counties.

http://oneidacountypublichealth.org

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES/SANITARIAN

We are responsible for developing, executing and administering a comprehensive environmental health program designed to improve the health status of the Lac du Flambeau Tribal community.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE AREAS

• Celebrations
• Food Protection
• Hazardous Waste
• Home/Community
• Hotel, Motel
• Injury Prevention
• Institutional
• Health
• Liquid Wastes
• Recreation
• Solid Waste
• Vector Control
• Water

SERVICES PROVIDED

• Investigations
• Technical Assistance
• Training
• Surveys

CONTACT

Sandra Supinski