Community Health Connection

Oak Creek Health Department Newsletter

November & December 2026 Issue

The holidays are right around the corner! Remember to take care of yourself this time of year. In this edition of Community Health Connection, explore resources related to food safety and holiday stressors and discover upcoming events and activities for you and your family to enjoy.

In This Issue:

Health Department

Announcements

Food

Safety

C.A.R.E.S.

Corner

Healthy

Aging

In The

Community

Health Department Announcements

South Shore Youth Advisory Board

We've collaborated with the Cudahy and South Milwaukee-St. Francis Health Departments to create youth advisory boards across the South Shore. Youth advisory boards are made up of high school students who are passionate about mental wellness, healthy coping, and substance use prevention, and several students have already submitted applications to join our Oak Creek Chapter. Students will have the opportunity to build leadership experience, strengthen their resume, and positively impact their school and community.

Protecting Our Community

This fall, we continued our commitment to keeping our community healthy by hosting three flu shot clinics: a community clinic, a senior center clinic, and a school clinic.

Those clinics were made possible through the support and collaboration with the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, Salvation Army Oak Creek Senior Center, Cudahy Health Department, and students from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). Thanks to their support, 136 individuals received their flu vaccinations!

Haven’t received your flu shot yet?

There is still time to protect yourself and others!

Call (414) 766-7950 to schedule your appointment.

Oak Creek Walk/Move Audit Report

Now Available!

This past summer, we partnered with the Wisconsin Bike Federation to host walk/move audits alongside community members at three Oak Creek intersections to help improve local pedestrian safety and accessibility. The findings from the audits have been compiled and can be found in the newly published report.

View Walk/Move Audit Report

Food Safety

Holidays & Food Safety

Holidays bring friends and families together to celebrate and eat delicious food. Don't forget to be mindful of safe food-handling practices to prevent food poisoning that could make your loved ones sick. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has food safety tips for healthy holidays that you can read on here.

Inspection Reports

Picking a restaurant to celebrate the holidays or a special occasion? You may want to review their inspection reports before you go. Oak Creek Health Department Inspection Reports are available to the public 24/7.

Our Environmental Health Specialist conducts inspection and licensing of restaurants and retail food establishments, public swimming pools, hotels/motels, and more in Oak Creek. All establishments are inspected at least annually, but more often if follow ups are necessary to achieve compliance with all applicable regulations.

View Inspection Reports

C.A.R.E.S Corner

South Shore CARES Resource:

Have holiday stress or anxiety?

Access free resources such as videos, articles, and podcasts on the CredibleMinds x South Shore CARES website that can help you navigate the holidays. From holiday social anxiety, perfect gift fatigue, to holiday grief, our CredibleMinds website has you covered.

Explore the CredibleMinds website and discover other holiday related resources that could help you and your family.

Visit CredibleMind: Holiday Resources

Healthy Aging

Virtual Workshop:

Stepping Up Your Nutrition

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 12 - 12:30 p.m.

Virtual on Zoom - Registration Required

This December the Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition is hosting a virtual Stepping Up Your Nutrition class. This class is intended for older adults and will provide practical tips to help participants understand their nutrition needs and learn how good nutrition can help stay strong and steady.

Space is limited!

Upcoming Webinars

Everyday Connections, Lasting Impact

Thursday, November 10

9 - 10 a.m.

Rethink Aging

Thursday, December 16

1 - 2 p.m.

In The Community

Discover what's happening in our community! This section highlights local programs, helpful resources, and upcoming events from our community partners!

Parent University

The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District is offering a series called Parent University, featuring Licensed Professional Counselor Lissa Zwagerman. The sessions give parents practical tools and support for the challenges of raising tweens and teens. Click here to view dates and to register .

View remaining dates & register here