There will be a Community Conversations meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 PM to discuss the upcoming Heath Care Referendum in Dunn County. The meeting will take place at United Methodist Church, 2703 Bongey Dr., Menomonie, WI. 

The text of the referendum reads "Shall Congress and the President of the United States enact into law the creation of a publicly financed, non-profit, national health insurance program that would fully cover medical care costs for all Americans?”

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This morning Dunn County Health Director KT Gallagher announced the release of the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment. According to the press release from Gallagher

In collaboration with community partners, the Dunn County Health
Department conducts the CHNA survey every three years. This
survey allows us to learn about the needs of the community directly
from those who are affected by the issues.

A brief note from Dr. Hall today with some alarming graphs. Please get vaccinated and wear masks indoors in public. This is quickly skyrocketing. 

I think the appropriate word would be stratospheric... Please stay close to home - even though Omicron is mild for most, it's often still no fun, and it's not mild for everyone.