Marathon County Health Department (MCHD) works to protect and improve the health of our local communities.

Use the menus on the left side to find information about the services provided by Marathon County Health Department.

Call 715-261-1900 if you have questions or would like additional information.

Health Department Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2013 County Health Rankings

The 2013 County Health Rankings were released on March 20th.  Marathon County ranked 18 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for health outcomes.  The Rankings remind us that health goes beyond access to health care – that health behaviors, the social and economic conditions and environment will determine how long and well people live.  The report highlights the investments our community partners are making to ensure everyone in Marathon County can enjoy a life of health and wellbeing is having an impact.  To learn more about the Rankings, go to: www.countyhealthrankings.org

Health Rankings Q & A

Communicable Disease Reporting
List of Reportable Diseases

To report a communicable disease, please call 715-261-1900.  If a call is placed after hours or on a holiday, a phone number will be provided to contact the on-call manager.

State Activates Dead Bird Reporting Hotline to Track West Nile Virus
News Release

Fish Consumption Advice from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Find Personalized Advice for Your Favorite Fishing Spot
See the General Consumption Advice for the Vast Majority of Waters Statewide
Video: Eat Safer Fish in Wisconsin

Report: Burden of Excessive Alcohol Use in Wisconsin
Tuesday, March 12th marked an historic day in the fight against alcohol misuse in Wisconsin. For the first time, we have a report that lays out the burden of excessive alcohol use* on the community. All 72 counties in Wisconsin now have a “cost” of how alcohol is impacting their community’s health, public safety & economy.
Click here for an executive summary and Marathon County report. (5.67 MB)
Click here for the full report. (17.69 MB)

In-Home HIV test now available through major pharmacies and retailers, as well as online.
The OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test, the first rapid self-test kit for the detection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is now being sold nationally in major pharmacies and retailers and through the Internet. For information about the benefits of testing, visit www.knowyourstatustoday.com. For more information regarding AIDS/HIV resources in our community, contact the Marathon County Health Department at 715 261-1900 or the AIDS Resource Center 715 355-6867 or www.arcw.org.

Invest in US: Early Learning Matters
Video