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Following rise in youth suicides, Walworth County launches …

WEBIn response, the Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new collaboration with Hope Squad, a school-based, peer-to …

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Officials warn: Walworth County hospital bed availability at critical

WEBPublic Health is also seeing an increase in reports of non-COVID respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. “This time of year we tend to see more seasonal viruses, …

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State health officials warn about surge in cases

WEBMADISON — State health officials today issued a public health advisory warning Wisconsinites to take urgent action to prevent additional hospitalizations and …

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Walworth County has vaccine appointments open for Thursday

WEBELKHORN — Walworth County Public Health has COVID-19 vaccination appointments that need to be filled IMMEDIATELY for tomorrow, Thursday, April 15. …

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Demand jumps for testing in Walworth County. Here’s where you …

WEBELKHORN — With a recent rise over the past two weeks in demaind, Walworth County Public Health and the Wisconsin National Guard (WING) will continue …

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Walworth County Public Health warns of spike in opioid overdose …

WEBELKHRON — Walworth County Public Health issued a public health alert Thursday due to a jump in drug-involved overdoses. The Wisconsin Department of …

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Wisconsin rolls out $100 reward for those who get COVID-19 …

WEBGov. Tony Evers today and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the program Monday. Wisconsinites ages 12 and older are eligible for the …

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Walworth County Public Health alert: Center for COVID Control …

WEBDELAVAN — The Center for COVID Control, an Illinois-based COVID testing company with a location in Delavan, announced yesterday that it is temporarily pausing …

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Elkhorn’s Open Arms Free Clinic now offering Narcan

WEBDec 1, 2021. File photo. ELKHORN — Open Arms Free Clinic in Elkhorn is partnering with the Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition to provide free NARCAN (naloxone) to …

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Walworth County moves to Phase 3 of reopening plan

WEBHealth officials continue to encourage people to wear masks. Changes include increasing capacity from 50 percent to 75 percent for retail, beauty shops, …

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Tick season has arrived in Walworth County: Here’s how to protect

WEBThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Department of Health Services are reminding the public to protect themselves from tick bites that …

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Injured heron finds new home in Canada after two-year rehab in …

WEBThis injured heron nursed back to health at Fellow Mortals will have a new home in the Montreal Biodome. LAKE GENEVA — After two years of painstaking rehab, …

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Avian flu discovered in wild red foxes in Wisconsin

WEB“We don’t have any evidence that foxes are a significant source of transmission for the virus,” said Lindsey Long, DNR Wildlife Health Veterinarian in a …

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Weekly phone calls a lifeline for older adults and those with

WEBThe ADRC is looking for a minimum time commitment of at least one call per week for a minimum of six months. The ADRC will provide an orientation and training. …

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Testing resumes Tuesday at the Walworth County Fairgrounds

WEBA team will be conducting community-based testing each Tuesday between Dec. 15 and Mar. 9 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds.

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Walworth County’s OWI court marks 10th anniversary

WEB“In Wisconsin, we see 6,000 alcohol-related crashes each year,” says Carlo Nevicosi, director, Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services. “We …

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Walworth County Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers

WEBThe route takes about an hour to complete and mileage reimbursement is available. For more information, or to complete an application, please contact Colleen …

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Delavan Township Community Park Beach to reopen after being …

WEBTOWN OF DELAVAN — Walworth County Public Health has confirmed that the Delavan Township Community Park beach can safely re-open to the public effective …

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Gage Marine to award 15 organizations $10,000 each for its 150th

WEBOpen Arms Free Clinic in Elkhorn will use the funds to support their general operations to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services for the increased …

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Warning: Beware of meth lab waste during Earth Day roadside …

WEBIn a recent Facebook post, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services explained what to look for, and advised people to call law enforcement of they encounter …

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2021 Walworth County Community Thanksgiving dinner available …

WEBDue to health restrictions, the meal will not be served on premises this year. Instead, all meals can either be delivered or picked up at Hawk’s View Golf Club at 7377 …

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Residents urged to evacuate in wake of massive Fort Atkinson fire

WEBFORT ATKINSON — As emergency crews battle a massive industrial fire in Fort Atkinson, police are urging residents nearby to consider evacuating. Anyone who …

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