WCHS holds MEGA Rummage Sale to benefit pets facing health barriers.
Washington County Humane Society will put on its 15th annual MEGA Rummage Sale fundraiser to benefit the Emergency Animal Medical Fund, which provides a wide range of health and wellness resources to pets in great need. To date, over $500,000 has been raised to strengthen the fund. MEGA Rummage Sale is often considered the largest resale event in the county, drawing over 4,500 shoppers in 2024. The entirety of the 30,000+ square foot Ziegler Family Expo Center is filled with neatly-organized and
Community Voices Wanted: Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Community Health Improvement
Community Voices Wanted: Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Community Health Improvement Planning All who live, work, or play in Washington or Ozaukee County are invited to participate in a survey about community health and attend facilitated community discussions to inform the 2026-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan. Feedback gathered will help community coalitions prioritize how to improve health by developing programs and events. Health departments are required by law to assess the
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Washington County Caregiver Coalition offers Confident Caregiver Conference
For Immediate Release:Washington County Caregiver Coalition offers Confident Caregiver Conference WEST BEND, WI – The Washington County Caregiver Coalition is offering an event designed to provide Family Caregivers with the knowledge they need to provide safe, smart in-home care for loved ones. Most caregivers never planned to be caregivers, whether for a spouse, a parent, a sibling or a friend. As a result, most caregivers are not trained for many of the tasks that are necessary to provide care safely
Washington County Launches New Water Education Campaign
WEST BEND, WI –Washington County is announcing a new initiative aimed at water education and featuring a new website hub. The education campaign is part of the county’s Water Health Initiatives which were named a strategic priority last year centering around balancing development with conservation. The county re-envisioned the vintage ‘water drop’ character that will be used throughout the campaign. County Executive Josh Schoemann said, “we strive to preserve the natural beauty of the lakes,
