Sheboygan County Division of Public Health

Situational Update

January 13, 2023

General News

We have a new look!

In addition to our weekly COVID updates, we are now sending out a newsletter

once a month with other Public Health updates for Sheboygan County.

Join Our Team!

Public Health is currently hiring a Public Health Nurse and an Environmental Sanitarian.

For more information on these positions, click the link below.

Apply Here!

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Over 14,000 women received a diagnosis last year, according to the National Cancer Institute which makes increased screening and prevention steps so important. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Vaccination for the HPV infection and regular Pap tests are both key prevention steps.

Learn More!

Radon Information

January is Radon Action Month. Did you know radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers? Radon is a radioactive, colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally in the soil, and can enter your home through cracks in the foundation. Make sure your house is tested for radon. Public Health is offering radon test kits at a reduced price during the month of January. Click here for more information.

Winter Preparedness

Are you prepared for winter weather? Make sure you have a preparedness kit in your car in case you are stranded in the cold and snow.

Winter Car Emergency Kit

Need a hand up?

Here are some local resources available to community members that may be struggling to make ends meet:

Food Pantries

Sheboygan County

Food Bank

Distributes food to food pantries and other organizations in Sheboygan County that put food into the hands of our neighbors who need it most.

Ruby's Pantry

A non-profit food ministry serving our rural communities on a monthly basis at sponsoring churches. Cost of $23 per household.

Salvation Army

Open food pantry. Households can visit once per month.

Free Meals

Community Café

The Community Cafe is open six days a week and offers free meals, hospitality, resources, Wi-Fi, and other information about local services.

Sheboygan Community Meals Calendar

Community Events

Winter Resource Fair

at HMAA

January 13th from 1-4pm

HMAAS

2304 Superior Ave, Sheboygan

All community

members welcome

Community Resource Fair

February 16th 5:30-7:30pm

Sheridan Elementary

1412 Maryland Avenue

Sheboygan

All community

members welcome

COVID-19

Wastewater Monitoring

Wastewater is monitored for early detection of COVID-19 within a community. For people with COVID-19, the virus can be detected in their feces shortly after they are infected with the virus, even before they experience symptoms or if they are infected but asymptomatic.

Wastewater Data