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Barron County Press Release-Avian (Bird) Influenza

What is Avian (Bird) Influenza? Avian influenza occurs naturally among birds and is caused by influenza viruses. Birds carry the viruses in their intestines but usually do not get sick from them. However, avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks and turkeys, very sick and can kill them. Symptoms: Symptoms of avian influenza in humans range from typical influenza-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, acute […]

What Tribal Communities Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

You can help stop the pandemic by getting a COVID-19 vaccine. To protect our elders and our community, we need to use all our prevention tools. Vaccines are one of the most effective tools to protect our health. Vaccines work with your body’s natural defenses so you can fight COVID-19. Contact your health department or clinic to find out when and where vaccines are available in your community. The COVID-19 vaccine can help keep you from getting sick. COVID-19 can […]

Round Lake Clinic Closure Feb 8th

Round Lake will be closed on Tuesday Feb 8th.  It is taking longer to get all the flooring replaced in the clinic. We are sorry for the inconvenience but we hope be back open on Thursday Feb 10th with all new floors.

February is Heart Disease Awareness Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. That’s one in every four deaths in this country. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Native Americans. Anyone, including children, can develop heart disease. It occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in your arteries. When this happens, your arteries can narrow over time, reducing blood flow to the heart. Having high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes also can increase your risk […]

February Is National Heart Month

February Is Heart Month Heart disease is a condition that can refer to different types of heart conditions.  About 659,000 people in the United states die from heart disease every year. That’s 1 in every 4 deaths. The most common is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), which affects how the blood flows in the heart. When the blood doesn’t flow right, it can cause a heart attack. Heart disease can be there and a person may not know until they have […]