Juneau County Medical Reserve Corps

07/29/2026

Overwhelmed by mental & behavioral health resources? Take the guesswork out of getting help for your child or teen! 👉🏿👉Check out the Youth Wellness Hub for customized resource guides.💕

07/28/2026

According to the CDC drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old, and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children 5 to 14 years old. Many drowning injuries occur in pools, spas/hot tubs, and natural water settings (e.g., lakes, rivers, or ponds). There are several actions you can take to lower your risk of drowning including:

Consider a person’s ability to swim.
Ensure barriers are in place that prevent water access.
Ensure close supervision while swimming.
Always wear a life jacket.
Avoid alcohol use.
Consider medical conditions that can increase risk.

07/27/2026

Stay cool and hydrated during hot weather.
Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. Check on your neighbors.
They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat.
They are more likely to take prescription medicines that affect the body's ability to control its temperature or sweat.

Manténgase fresco e hidratado durante el tiempo de calor.

Los adultos mayores no se adaptan tan bien como los jóvenes a los cambios repentinos de temperatura.

Es más probable que tengan una condición médica crónica que cambie las respuestas normales del cuerpo al calor.

También es más probable que tomen medicamentos recetados que afecten la capacidad del cuerpo para controlar la temperatura o capacidad de sudar.

07/27/2026

With the high and hanging on, it’s important to know what to look for and what to do when it comes to heat-related illness.
Our local libraries are a great place to cool off and read a book and are designated cooling shelters during regular business hours.
➡ Learn how to and stay safe in this : dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/heat-safety.htm
✔ Drink plenty of water
✔ Stay out of the sun
✔ Chill in air-conditioning - if you don't have A/C, call 211 to find a cool space
✔ Check on relatives and neighbors

With the high and hanging on, it’s important to know what to look for and what to do when it comes to heat-related illness.

➡ Learn how to and stay safe in this : dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/heat-safety.htm

✔ Drink plenty of water
✔ Stay out of the sun
✔ Chill in air-conditioning - if you don't have A/C, call 211 to find a cool space
✔ Check on relatives and neighbors

07/21/2026

07/20/2026

Save the date! Our 2nd Annual National Night Out event will take place Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from 5pm-8pm at the Juneau County Fairgrounds. Come meet area police, fire, and EMS agencies, grab a bite to eat, and check out Gundersen Air's medical helicopter (subject to calls for service). New this year: there will be a bike rodeo sponsored by the Juneau County Health Department and Mile Bluff Medical Center.

More info to come with specific agencies, events, sponsors, etc...

07/16/2026

Every number represents volunteers making a difference in communities across Wisconsin—and we're proud to say that the Juneau County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is part of those numbers!
Our volunteers help strengthen Juneau County by supporting public health initiatives, emergency preparedness, community education, vaccination clinics, disaster response, Hands-Only CPR, Stop the Bleed training, special events, and so much more.
Across Wisconsin, there are 12 Medical Reserve Corps units with 964 volunteers who contributed 1,651 volunteer hours in support of preparedness and community resilience in 2024. Together, these dedicated volunteers are making Wisconsin stronger and more prepared for whatever comes next.
Interested in learning more about the Medical Reserve Corps or becoming a volunteer? Visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services MRC page:
Wisconsin Medical Reserve Corps

07/15/2026

With the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Advisory and the heat, it's important to keep an eye on your health.
✔️ Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
✔️ Stay inside an air-conditioned building and keep windows closed.
✔️ Know the signs of heat-related illness and what actions to take

Respiratory masks are available at the Juneau County Health Department if needed.

With the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Advisory and the heat, it's important to keep an eye on your health.

✔️ Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
✔️ Stay inside an air conditioned building and keep windows closed.
✔️ Know the signs of heat-related illness and what actions to take.

07/13/2026

Hot temperatures are back!🥵
Know the signs of heat-related illness.
👉 Heat exhaustion: dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. Act fast by moving to a cooler area and sipping cool water.
👉 Heat stroke: confusion, dizziness, and possible unconscious. Call 9-1-1 immediately!