Welcome to the Fond du Lac Public Health Nursing website. Public Health Nurses (PHN) provide a host of services to the community. Click on the links to the left to find information on the many programs and services that Public Health Nursing provides.

Health Education Newsletter - Jan-Mar 2008
Health Education Newsletter - Nov/Dec 2007


Health and Safety Alerts

Recalls! In an effort to keep up with the many current recalls that affect our community, we've located a very good resource. www.recalls.gov . This is a government website who's sole purpose is keeping the public informed of recalls. Please check this site often as they are very good at keeping up to date information on any new recalls.

Six cases of Salmonella infection in Minnesota residents have been linked to eating Banquet brand turkey or chicken pot pies, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) said today. An MDH news release regarding this health alert is available at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/salmonella100907.html
Updated Information as of October 15, 2007

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued new advice for people who eat fish caught in several metro area lakes after the chemical perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) was detected in fish taken from those waters. Read the full release.

The FDL Public Health Nursing Program now has a Cancer Plan linked into Cancer Control PLANET, a government site allowing health care professionals to network together and help avoid the risks of cancer in our community.

Public Health Nursing is hosting several child car seat safety classes throughout March and April, 2008. Please click here for details.

The 2008 CPR/First Aid Class Schedule is available. Click here to see it.

WIC Works! Check out the Public Health Nursing WIC program if you have an infant or child under the age of 5. Click here for information.

Contact Information
Public Health Nursing
Tracie, PHN Dept. Secretary
(218) 878-2128

Associated Links

Minnesota Department of Health
National Women's Health Information Center
Healthfinder - Your guide to reliable health information
American Red Cross

FDL Wiidookaage Cancer Plan
Native American Cancer Research
Minnesota Cancer Resources
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association of Minnesota

NE Minnesota Be Prepared Website
U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information
Centers for Disease Control

Minnesota Dept. of Health WIC Program
Food and Nutrition Service WIC Program
Buckle Up Kids! Child safety program
 

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