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News from Public Health Sauk County

Sauk County, Wis. — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25. Local law enforcement and
community partners are working together to host 2 drug take-back events in Sauk County:

  • Sauk Prairie Police Department from 9am – 12pm
  • Spring Green Police Department from 10am – 2pm

This is an opportunity to dispose of leftover or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications.

Sauk County, Wis. — Public Health Sauk County is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of nearly $1,000 from the Community Foundation of South Central Wisconsin to help prevent illness and injury to people in our community who face the greatest health risks.

The grant funding will be used to support three efforts:

- Tick bite prevention supplies to reduce the spread of tickborne illnesses
- Carbon monoxide detectors to promote safety in local households
- Personal hygiene kits

Sauk County, Wis. — Public Health Sauk County and the Reedsburg Public Library are excited to announce a life-saving tool in the Reedsburg community: a free overdose prevention box inside the Reedsburg Public Library. This box is available during the library’s business hours and has free tools that can help prevent drug overdoses and keep our community healthier.

Sauk County, Wis. — A fun and delicious event will bring the community together for a great cause on Saturday, February 28th from 11am to 1pm at the Reedsburg VFW. Project WisHope is hosting a Soup and Chili Cookoff in support of the Support People and Empower Recovery (SUPER) community coalition. WisHope is a nonprofit that supports individuals on their recovery journey from substance use.

Sauk County, Wis. — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 25. Local law enforcement and community partners are working together to host 2 drug take-back events in Sauk County:

Baraboo, Wis— An underage customer walks into a local bar or store and tries to buy alcohol with their identification or no identification (ID) at all. Do local retailers sell to youth? This test is called an alcohol age compliance check, and these checks are a proven way to prevent alcohol sales to minors and keep our communities safe.

Lake Delton, Wis— An underage customer walks into a local bar or store and tries to buy alcohol with their identification or no identification (ID) at all. Do local retailers sell to youth? This test is called an alcohol age compliance check, and these checks are a proven way to prevent alcohol sales to minors and keep our communities safe.

Sauk County, Wis— Public Health Sauk County is happy to announce the recipients of the 2025 Public Health Excellence Awards, a new recognition program celebrating our community's health champions. These awards recognize the people and organizations working to improve the health and well-being of everyone in Sauk County.

Award Recipients:

Sauk County, Wis— Sauk County is currently accepting proposals to expand access to sober living for residents with opioid use disorder. Funding for this project comes from the National Opioid Settlement that was reached in February 2022. Sauk County received an initial settlement and gathered community input on opioid crisis response. Following feedback and data that prioritized housing options for people in recovery from opioid use disorder, the County has made available $300,000 in settlement funds for this purpose.

(Reedsburg, WI) - An underage customer walks into a local bar or store and tries to buy alcohol with no identification or a fake ID. Do local retailers sell to youth? This test is called an alcohol age compliance check, and these checks have been proven to reduce sales of alcohol to minors.

Sauk County, Wis- On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 10 AM - 4 PM, Sauk County will host a free community event at Devil’s Lake State Park. The event is family-friendly, alcohol and drug-free, and is open to all Sauk County residents. The event will be held on the South Shore of Devil’s Lake State Park in the White Oak shelter.

Sauk County, Wis- Public Health Sauk County invites community members to partner in tackling the top three health priorities identified in the 2024 Community Health Assessment: housing, mental health, and substance use. Together, through the Community Health Improvement Plan, the department and community members will work on meaningful strategies to create a healthier, stronger Sauk County.

Sauk County, Wis- Public Health Sauk County invites nominations for the 2025 Public Health Excellence Awards, a new recognition program for the community. These awards honor people and groups who help improve the health and well-being of Sauk County residents and visitors.

Sauk County, Wis- About 760 third-grade students learned important safety skills during this year's Rural Safety Day Camp, held May 6-8 at the Sauk County Fairgrounds. Public Health Sauk County organizes the three-day event each year, featuring learning stations and presentations on ten different safety topics.