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Winnebago County Health Department
Health Department Situation Update
November 11, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
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Winnebago County Schools Receive Grants: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) awarded $8.3 million in funding to support K-12 school health service staff throughout the state. This first-of-its-kind funding will support hiring and retention for school nurses and health staff and provide funding for school nurses to pursue wellness activities and professional development. Winnebago County schools received over $182,000 in funding. Click here for more information.
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National Family Caregivers Month: Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities. Many caregivers work and also provide care, experiencing conflicts between competing responsibilities. Research indicates caregiving takes a significant emotional, physical, and financial toll. With nearly half of all caregivers over age 50, many are vulnerable to a decline in their own health. Coordinated support services can reduce caregiver depression, anxiety, and stress, and enable them to provide care longer, which avoids or delays the need for costly institutional care. To find additional resources and information, please visit https://wisconsincaregiver.org.
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Help Spread the Word About Community Resources! Visit our new Partner Toolkit on our website for flyers on our programs and services that can be printed or shared electronically. We will continue to update and add to this page. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you would like a flyer for a health department program; a service not featured on this page; or if you would like additional languages, sizes or formats. Call 920-232-3000 or email health@winnebagocountywi.gov.
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Hope Clinic and Care Center: Millions of people in America lack primary health care. They are either uninsured, underinsured, or simply do not have access to quality healthcare. The Hope Clinic & Care Center was designed with a vision and purpose to help fill the medical gaps we find in our community by providing completely free care to those that need it most. In addition to your basic medical care they offer basic access to:
- Mental Health Counseling
- Cardiologists
- Dermatologists
- Dieticians
- Orthopedics
- Physical Therapy
For more information, please visit https://hopeclinic.care, email info@hopeclinic.care, or call 920-931-1150.
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Situation Update Changes: Due to the upcoming holidays, our next two Situation Updates will be published on December 2 and December 22. In 2023, we will begin publishing the Situation Update monthly. Situation Updates will still be emailed and will continue to be available on our website. The COVID-19 Data Summary will continue to be published weekly (except the week of Thanksgiving) and the Monkeypox Data Summary will be published with the Situation Update.
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Vaccine Available at the Winnebago County Health Department: Our Health Department is currently offering the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine, by appointment only, to anyone eligible. Prioritization is based on guidelines provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). To make an appointment or see if you are eligible, call our hotline at 920-232-3026 or email wchd.cd@winnebagocountywi.gov.
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Monkeypox Data Page: DHS launched a new Monkeypox Data Page which contains state data on monkeypox cases and vaccine administration. An in-depth summary report that highlights case demographics, hospitalizations, and vaccine allocation and administration efforts is also provided. The detailed demographic data will be updated monthly and the county case counts will be updated weekly on Wednesdays.
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What You Need To Know: For information about cause, transmission, symptoms, treatment, vaccine and other prevention recommendations for Monkeypox, please visit the Winnebago County Health Department website or call the Health Department Hotline: 920-232-3026. Additional information and resources available at the DHS website.
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Non-medical related concerns (Utility, Food & Housing Assistance, Elder Care, Crisis Intervention, Alcohol & Drug Recovery and Much More) - contact 211 or visit their website.
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