The Green County YMCA is excited to welcome a new member to our full time staff! Please welcome Lacy Gilbertson, Marketing & Fitness Coordinator. Lacy’s anticipated start date is Monday, February 21st. Lacy is a native of Southwestern Wisconsin. Growing up as the youngest of six children, her family is everything to her and the reason she still resides in Wisconsin. She … [Read more...] about Green County YMCA Welcomes New Marketing & Fitness Coordinator
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Radon Tests Urged for All County Homes During Radon Action Month
Green County – January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas that comes from the ground. Radon can enter homes through cracks in the foundation, openings around joints or pipes and through dirt floors. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon is a risk factor for lung cancer. The only way to know the level of radon in your home is … [Read more...] about Radon Tests Urged for All County Homes During Radon Action Month
Green County Public Health Hosting Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Green County – The week of May 10th, 2021 Green County Public Health will be offering 3 pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics across Green County. Brodhead, Monday, May 10th, 11am-1pmMethodist Church (501 1st Center Ave, Brodhead, WI 53520)New Glarus, Thursday, May 13th, 10:30am-12pmNew Glarus Bible Church (207 6th St, New Glarus, WI 53574)Monticello, Thursday, May 13th, … [Read more...] about Green County Public Health Hosting Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
COVID-19 Variant Strains in Green County
Monroe – Green County Public Health has been notified that two cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant have been identified in Green County. This variant was first discovered in England in November of 2020 and reported in Wisconsin on January 12th, 2021. This new strain may spread more rapidly and easily than the original strain of COVID-19. The B.1.1.7 strain may also be … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Variant Strains in Green County
Southern Region Health Departments Advise Continued Use of Masks
The Public Health Officers in the Southern Region of Wisconsin are issuing a Public Health COVID-19 Advisory asking citizens to continue the critical prevention measure of wearing a mask. Public Health Officers stress that individuals should wear masks or face coverings that cover their mouth and nose when around non-household members, following current State of Wisconsin DHS … [Read more...] about Southern Region Health Departments Advise Continued Use of Masks