Vilas County Health Department

Wisconsin is expected to heat up this week.That means a lot of people will be heading to the lakes to cool off.

Swimmer’s itch is a common and painful rash that comes from parasites in the water you’re swimming in.

Vilas County’s director of the county public health department, Laurel Dreger, has announced her retirement after 24 years of service in the department.

Since mid-August, four people in Vilas County have died from COVID-19. Lincoln, Langlade and Forest County also reported additional deaths from the virus last week.

Vilas, Lincoln, Langlade and Forest counties all reported additional deaths from the virus since late August.

Graduation parties can turn into a major problem as adults are caught serving alcohol to minors, says a Northwoods health official.Vilas County Health…

Quitting smoking and tobacco use can be very difficult for those who have been using it for a long time. Experts say within the first 7 to 10 days it’s…

The warm summer temperatures can lead to a problem no one should ignore: heatstroke, especially among children in a confined area.Friday is National…

Two bats in Vilas county have been diagnosed with rabies in the past week and a Vilas county health official cautions the public to make sure pets are…

The Oneida and Vilas Public Health and Emergency Management Departments have released a list of facilities open 24 hours that people could go to if they…