Langlade County Health Department

Services:

Immunizations Clinics:   are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.  Please bring your child's immunization record with you when you come.  No appointments are needed.  There is no cost for immunizations.

Blood Pressure Clinics:   are held every first Wednesday from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.  A nurse will monitor your blood pressure and make necessary referrals.  Information is also available regarding diet and cholesterol.  For more information, call contact Julie Webb at (715)627-6250.

Early Diagnosis of Cancer for Women:  testing is available for women ages 45-64.  Women need to come in and apply for the WWWP program and receive a "pink" card.  You need to present this card to your physician for a mammogram, pap and pelvic exam.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, call contact Jean Turunen at (715)627-6250.

AIDS/HIV Testing, Counseling and Partner Referral:  is provided by our nurses.  

Child Health Screening:  are physicals done by our nurses which are acceptable for Day Care and Kindergarten entry.  Individuals must call to make an appointment which takes approximately 1 hour to complete.  Included in these physicals are the physical exam, hearing, vision, growth and development, nutrition assessment and counseling and immunizations.  To make an appointment, please call (715)627-6250.

Lead Screening:  For children 1-18 years of age is done by appointment (627-6250).  The nurse obtains a small sample of blood which is then sent down to the State Lab of Hygiene.  Results are received within 2 - 4 weeks.  If a blood level is higher than 10mcg, the nurse will contact you with further information.

Prenatal Care Coordination:  Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) services is available for Medicaid/Badgercare recipients to help you in obtaining medical and community resources needed for the healthiest possible birth.  There is no charge to you for this service and a nurse will answer your questions and concerns, give you information about your changing body, information about available financial, medical and community resources to help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby.  Visits can be made in the home, at school, in the office, at the WIC office or by phone.  All visits are confidential.  Please call the Langlade County Health Department at (715) 627-6250 to schedule an appointment or notify the dietition at your WIC appointment that you are interested in this service.  

First Breath:  A free program to help pregnant women quit smoking both during their pregnancy and remain so after they give birth.  The goal of First Breath is to make each baby’s first breath, a healthy breath. Cessation and health education are offered. Incentives are available for participants during the course of counseling. There is no income requirement. Call (715)627-6250 to set up an appt.

Newborn visits:  Congratulations on the birth of your new baby!  You will be receiving a call from one of the Heath Department's nurses on staff, who will contact you to make a home visit. This service is not determined by income level. During the home visit, the nurse will see how the parents are doing, do a brief exam of the baby including weight and height. Answer any questions you may have and discuss the different types of services available throughout the county.  If you live in the country, she will also bring along a water test kit to test for bacteria and fluoride nitrates in your water.

School Health Promotion:  The Health Department goes to each school in the county and provides hearing and vision screening to the different classes.  Injury prevention, safety education and sexuality classes are also provided.

Car Seat Checks: Free care seat checks are available the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the City of Antigo Fire Department. Stop by and let one of the certified car seat technicians check your car seat to be sure it is installed properly to help keep your children safe. We also have car seats available for purchase. For more information call (715)627-6250.

Indoor Air Assessment and Training:  Radon test kits are available from the Health Department for a very minimal charge.  Results are sent to you within 2 - 4 weeks.

Well Water Testing:  Test kits are available free of charge to individuals who have children who want to test their water for fluoride.  When results come back, the individual brings the test results to the Health Department to receive their fluoride according to the age of the child and the test results.  Built a new home?  Need to have your well tested?  Contact Land Records and Regulations at (715) 627-6206 for more information.

Teen Peers:  are teens who are trained to teach others about HIV/AIDS.  There are teens in Elcho, White Lake and Antigo who do teaching in different grades at the schools.  If you know someone in Grade 9-12, who would like to be trained to be a teen peer, please call Karen Hegranes at (715) 627-6250.

Human Health Hazard Investigations:  If you or someone you know has a health hazard complaint, contact Holly Matucheski, who is the Health Officer.  (715)627-6250.  

Rabies Control Plan and Follow Up:  The Rabies Control Plan is based on the Wisconsin State Statutes.  For a copy of the plan, contact the Health Department.  All animal bites are reported to law enforcement with follow-up by the Health Department.  If you have any questions, contact Holly Matucheski.

TB Skin Tests:  are provided to individuals for a minimum charge.  These tests are done on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.  You should call before you come in to make sure there is a nurse available to administer the test.  You need to return within 48 hours to have the test read.

Langlade County Tobacco Free Coalition:  Local leaders on a mission to promote a healthier community through prevention cessation and education on the dangers of tobacco use.  Monthly meetings are held, call ahead for meeting dates and times, The Health Department at (715) 627-6250.                                                 

Langlade County Tobacco Prevention Specialist:  Melissa Schroepfer is available to disperse information regarding smoke-free environment, local and state wide cessation programs, education to community members both young and old, as well as outlets to specialized members of the tobacco community.  Cessation counseling is offered free for any community members, irregardless of age.  Contact the Health Department at (715) 627-6250 for more information.