Public Health

Waukesha County Public Health

The mission of the Waukesha County Public Health Division is to champion innovating programs and partnerships to foster optimal health and well-being for our community. Explore our range of services tailored to meet the needs of those who live, work and play in Waukesha County.

About Waukesha County Public Health

Serving the Waukesha Community since 1939.

About Waukesha County Public Health

CHIP

Community Health Improvement Plan

2022-2026 Strategic Health Priorities:

  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
  • Healthy Aging

CHIP

Clinical Services

A nurse is available to speak, over the phone or in person, regarding communicable disease information, school personnel resources, general health information, healthy habits & parenting.

Nurses are available Monday- Friday (8 AM – 4:30 PM).

Public Health Clinical Services

Communicable Disease

A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from person to person.

Reporting of communicable diseases is required by Wisconsin State Statute 252.05 with WI administrative code DHS 145. 

Communicable Disease

Community Education Opportunities

Unlock the keys to a healthier life with our classes offered through Public Health in Waukesha County!

Check the event calendar for education opportunities.

Community Education Opportunities

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

Lead exposure, even at low levels, has been shown to harm the developing brains and bodies of infants and young children.

We offer screenings through our WIC Clinic. Call to schedule at 262-896-8430.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

Healthy Brain Initiative

Keep your mind strong and our community healthy!

Now offering FREE Memory Screening!

Healthy Brain Initiatives

Immunizations

The Public Health Immunization clinic is open by appointment only. 262-896-8430, option #4

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Immunization Program

Overdose Prevention (Fighting the Fentanyl Crisis)

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than morphine, has ravaged communities nationwide, and Waukesha County is taking proactive steps to combat its deadly grip.

Overdose Prevention

Preparedness

Our Emergency Preparedness program is equipped with comprehensive response plans for scenarios impacting human health.

Make a Plan | Build a Kit | Be Informed

Public Health Preparedness

Pregnancy & Child Health Programs

Waukesha County offers free programs to help families with young children and pregnant women.

Pregnant women get support and advice on nutrition, baby care, and breastfeeding.

Pregnancy & Child Health Programs

School Resources

Wisconsin Immunization Law, School Reporting, Outbreaks & Absenteeism

School Resources

STI Counseling

We offer confidential HIV testing and STI counseling if you have any questions or concerns.

Choosing Waukesha County Public Health for HIV testing and STI counseling contributes to community efforts in reducing transmission rates.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

WIC Nutrition Program

A Program that provides food and nutrition information to pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants and children under the age of 5.

WIC Clinic: 262-896-8440

Hours: 
Mon, Wed, Thr and Fri (8:15 AM - 4 PM)
Tuesdays (10:30 AM - 5:30 PM)

WIC Nutrition Program

Waukesha County Public Health: Keeping our Community Healthy & Thriving (click to watch video)

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