Share the Health
For Wisconsinites, Midwestern nice is much more than a saying. It’s how we live.
It’s how we treat the person standing next to us. It’s a way of building toward a better future, together, one action at a time. Want to see how this looks? You’re in the right place. At Share the Health, we’re bringing these stories to the forefront. Here, you’ll learn and see for yourself how Wisconsinites across the state are coming together to solve problems and help their neighbors thrive.
Services to Promote the Well-Being of Wisconsinites
Public health professionals around the state connect Wisconsinites with their neighbors to work toward the greater good, listening to their community's unique needs and finding practical ways to solve complex challenges and problems together.
Mental Health
Focused on emotional, psychological, and social well-being, public health professionals prevent, treat, and support those with mental health challenges—from immediate crisis support to community connections offering support and advice.
Community Safety
From lead and mold exposure to drinking water quality and beach monitoring, public health professionals protect families, workplaces, housing, the environment, food, and water to promote healthier living everywhere.
Chronic Disease
Public health professionals are focused on reducing the impact of heart disease, diabetes, strokes, and other chronic diseases through preventive care, behavioral guidance, and supportive community environments.
Aging and Disability
Helping empower aging adults and offering full-life support for people with disabilities, public health professionals promote active living, independence, social activity, and cognitive health in addition to providing long-term care options.
Food and Nutrition
Helping communities make nutritious food easier to find and more affordable through programs and educational services, as food insecurity and poor nutrition can give rise to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
Public Health Professionals Across the Badger State
In every county in Wisconsin, there is a public health professional ready to serve their neighbors. However, their efforts are often overlooked. When a community is thriving with clean water, responsive care, and safe food, it’s easy for most people to take these services for granted—but every day, public health initiatives affect them. Discover what these teams around the state are doing for their communities.
Help Us Tell Our Story by Sharing Yours!
Public health professionals are Wisconsinites, too! They believe in working hard, looking out for one another, and doing what’s right. But they don’t always talk about the work they do behind the scenes. That's why we want to share how they're working with our neighbors every day to solve problems, protect what matters, and help Wisconsin communities thrive for generations to come.
Have a Story? Share the Health!
Have you had a positive experience with public health initiatives in Wisconsin? We’d love to hear from you! Share your story, and we’ll do our best to share the health with everybody else.
