The Iron County Wi. Health Department is here to serve the residents of Iron County Wi. by promoting health, protecting the environment, and preventing disease and injury.

A1C Testing Available

The Iron County Health Department with the help from the Relic Riders Dan Tomlanovich Memorial fund, will be offering free A1C testing during the month of August.

The following dates and times are available for screening and education:

Wednesday, Aug 6, 8:30 a.m. to  noon, Health Department Hurley

Loon Day, Mercer;

Wednesdays, Aug.13 and 20, 8-10 a.m,Health Department Hurley

Wednesday, August 27, 10-11 a.m  Springstead Hall.

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The White Thunder Riders Present.

Proceeds from this race will be donated to the October Womens Health Night.

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1st Annual

100 Mile Club's

"SHOW YOUR COLORS" 5K WALK/RUN

August 8, 2014 6:00 PM

Starting Line: Hurley K-12 School

Registration Information

$20 Adults

$15 Childrem 12/under

Registion form below also it can be found at the Iron County Health Department or our facebook page, Hurley Chamber of Commerce Web page. Same day registration is welcome.

100 Mile Club's

"Show Your Colors 5K Fun Run"

Helping kids get active and stay active

Sign up and show your colors in the areas only Color Run

This years 5K volunteers will be the Hurley girls volleyball team

Proceeds will go toward new team uniforms

Friday August 8th, 2014 6:00 PM

Hurley K-12 School

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Registation Information

5503 W. Range View Drive, Hurley, WI 54534

$20 registration adults

$15 registration children 12/under

Same day registration is welcome. T-shirts sizes guaranteed for registrations received by
August 1, 2014. After August 1, while supplies last.

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Registation Form:

NAME:_______________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

CITY: _____________________  ST: __________  ZIP : ______________

PHONE: __________________  E-MAIL: ___________________________

DIVISIONS: _______  MALE _____  FEMALE

CHILD T-SHIRT: _____  S             M _____  L

ADULT T-SHIRT:                   S ______  M _____  L ______  XL ____  XXL

PLEASE SEND SIGNED REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK PAYABLE TO:
Iron County Health Department
502 Copper St, Suite #2
Hurley, WI 54534
715-561-2191 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

In consideration of your acceptance of my entry fee, I, for myself, heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release the Iron County Health Department & all sponsors and their representatives and all officials, workers & volunteers involved with the walk from any and all claims for injuries or illness suffered by me in this event, including those which may be attributable to weather conditions or hazards of the course. I understand that participation in this event is physically strenuous and verify that I am physi­cally fit to compete. Further, I grant full permission to any of the foregoing to use my photo or any record for legitimate purpose. I understand the entry fee is non-refundable.

Participant signature: ___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian signature: (under 18)______________________________

Other Events:

Kids PAAVO 1 lap & 1 mile fun run 5:30 PM at HurleySchool track & PAAVO torch lighting ceremony

at the Trailhead in downtown Hurley

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FE UNIVERSITY

Living LiFE Learning Longer

Iron County Senior University - classes, workshops and academics for adults

Opportunities for life long learning is an important characteristic to creating aging friendly communities. Life long learning and social connectedness are also essential to staying healthy and active as we age.

FE UNIVERSITY is a program started by the Iron County Aging Friendly Communities Coalition for older adults who desire to keep their minds active, and to stay connected to the community.  We hope to grow this program into  a "college" for seniors with many classes and opportunities for learning.

Our first class of FE UNIVERSITY will kick off this JULY -AUGUST.

Take part in this unique opportunity and the first ever university for senior citizens.

Summer 2014 Courses:

Narrative and Knowledge                                            Course#101

Instructor: Ingrid Nordstrom

Location: Mercer Public Library

Date and Time: July 21-Aug 13 (4 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday, 9:00am - 11:00am

In Taking Care: Thoughts on Storytelling and Belief, William Kittredge writes, "We live in stories. What we are is stories. We do things because of what is called character, and our character is formed by the stories we learn to live in. Late in the night we listen to our own breathing in the dark, and rework our stories, and we do it again the next morning, and all day long, before the looking glass of ourselves, reinventing our purposes." We discover ourselves through storytelling, and when we write our stories, we are able to share the defining moments of our lives, and what we have learned from them, with a larger audience.

In this class we will explore - through our reading and writing - the personal essay, considering the balance between truth and subjectivity, how to turn personal stories into compelling reading, and how to convey emotion through writing. We will read a range of published essays and look closely at how writers use language to make meaning and then try out some of those strategies in our own writing. Participants will work together to write and revise two short pieces and one essay that they will share with the class.

INTERESTED IN REGISTERING?

Call the Iron County UW-Extension Office for more information or to register for the class.    715-561-2695

Special Kick Off Price of $25  for this course. Please make checks payable to Iron County UW-Extension.

Iron County UW-Extension

300 Taconite Street, Suite 118

Hurley, WI 54534

(715) 561-2695 - Phone

(715) 561-2704 - Faxes

http://iron.uwex.edu/

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"NEW " Iron County Foot Care

Monthy Clinics will be held in Mercer and Hurley.

Please call the Iron County Health Department

at 715-561-2191 or 1-715-888-561-2191.

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Now on the event calander

STRONG WOMEN CLASSES FOR 2014

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Changes for Local Health Departments

The Wisconsin Immunization Program was not granted an extension by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on the implementation of the 317 vaccine policy change that prevents the use of federally funded vaccine to immunize individuals whose insurance covers the cost of vaccine. Beginning October 1, 2012, individuals whose insurance covers immunizations will not be able to be immunized with state supplied vaccine (i.e., federally purchased 317 vaccine), even if the insurance includes a high deductible or co-pay, or the plan's deductible has not been met,  at local health departments.

Making sure that children of all ages receive all their vaccinations on time is one of the most important things that can be done to ensure children's long-term health-as well as the health of friends, classmates, and others in the community. Immunization is the best way to protect children from 16 potentially harmful, sometimes deadly, diseases. Children in Wisconsin are required to be vaccinated against diseases like measles and whooping cough before they can enter school.

We encourage parents to make sure that their children are up-to-date on their immunizations and to bring them in now if they need vaccines. Parents can check the immunization status of their child by contacting the Iron County Health Department, your health care provider, or look up your child's immunization record in the Wisconsin Immunization Registry at https://www.dhfswir.org.

Parents should be aware that beginning October 1, 2012, children whose insurance covers immunizations will not be able to receive vaccines at the Iron County Health Department. They will need to visit their primary health care provider for their immunizations and we encourage parents to plan ahead to ensure their children are fully vaccinated during this back-to-school time. If you are unable to secure an appointment with your health care provider, you may still bring them in to your local health department before October 1, 2012 to receive needed immunizations.

Uninsured children and those eligible (Badger Care) for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program can continue to receive their immunizations at their local health department or from a private health care provider.

If parents have questions regarding this change, please call the Iron County Health Department at 715-561-2191.