Flu Shot Fridays Return September 8

The Polk County Health Department will hold Flu Clinics on Fridays beginning September 8 - December 1, 2017, from 9 A.M. to Noon. Click on the link below to learn more.

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September: National Childhood Obesity Month

One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Click the link below for more informaiton.

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Water Quality Advisory: Big Butternut in Polk County Blue-Green Algae. Please go to the Reports tab and click on Press Releases to read the Press Release dated August 29, 2017.

Welcome to the Polk County, Wisconsin Health Department Website!

Our agency provides services with the goal of protecting, promoting and preserving the health of our communities through partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Our primary focus is the delivery of high quality public health services to the citizens of Polk County, Wisconsin. Please explore our department's website to learn more about what we do or to connect to a program that may be of benefit to you and your family. We value your comments and input on any of the posted reports and program services you have the opportunity to use or experience.

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Services

Staff - Contact us:

Hours:

Monday-Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

Closed on Holidays

Address:

Polk County Health Department

100 Polk County Plaza
Suite 180
Balsam Lake, WI 54810

Phone:

715-485-8500

After Hours Emergency Phone Number: Call 715-485-8300 or 911 in an Emergency to report:

Public Health Emergencies
Communicable Disease Outbreaks
Environmental Health Hazards
Bioterrorism Incidents

Why does the Polk County Health Department (PCHD) need this information? The Polk County Health Department is required by law to report and investigate events that may affect the public's health. This is why it is important for us to hear from you when you suspect an uncommon illness or event. To learn more about the health department's requirements, please click here.