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Home for Thanksgiving
Kicking off the Holiday Season Safely Public health officials are encouraging Wisconsinites to rethink their Thanksgiving traditions this November, especially as the number of COVID cases keeps climbing across the…
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The Lasting Effects of Catching COVID-19
Concern over so-called "Long Haulers;" prevention is best medicine They battled and beat COVID-19. They endured the acute symptoms of fever, shortness of breath and coughing – even loss of…
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Honoring Veterans Safely from Home
COVID-19 is changing how Americans salute Veterans Day this year. Many will honor military men and women safely from home through virtual activities and events. Others will be practicing coronavirus…
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Celebrating a Fun Halloween Safely at Home
Halloween traditions for children, like trick-or-treating, haunted houses and creative costumes will be different this year because of COVID-19. With Wisconsin currently experiencing uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus, family physicians…
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Mental Health: Finding Hope & Help Amid COVID-19
Unemployment, isolation, health fears, losing loved ones. COVID-19 has triggered more than a medical outbreak; it has awakened Americans to a mental health crisis. “This year, the pandemic has shown…
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Join us Today and Pledge to Be Safe
This week, more than 15 business, education, government and health care leaders came together to call on the people of our region to recommit to protecting one another and our…
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Packing the School Backpack
Safety is paramount for students in Northeast and Central Wisconsin this school year amid the pandemic. School districts are doing their part in trying to protect kids from contracting or…
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Be Safe Living in Close Quarters on College Campuses
More than academics are in order this fall semester as students return to college campuses across the country. The threat of a coronavirus spread is still present, so additional learning…
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Face Coverings & Special Considerations for Kids
How to Stay Safe in the Classroom Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the first time, parents are determining the best protective gear for their child as many students return…
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Plan a COVID-Safe Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and many people are looking forward to enjoying this last holiday weekend of the summer. “Labor Day weekend is a great time…
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Face Coverings Fit for a Student
Tips for Correct Wash & Wear Students are adding face coverings to their school supplies list as some students head back to in-person classes this year. Depending on their age,…
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Local Manufacturers Instilling Safety More Than 100 Years Later
Two Northeast Wisconsin companies are among those leading the way in staying safe during a pandemic – for a second time! Be Safe Wisconsin partners The Boldt Company and Menasha…
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Celebrate July 4th Safely
With many communities cancelling fireworks displays this year, more Wisconsinites cooped up in their homes because of COVID-19 are taking July 4th celebrations into their own hands. Not only do…
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Volunteer Safely
Even with the summertime sun, many people feel they need a bit of a “pick me up” as we face another season living with COVID-19. Volunteering might give you the…
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How to Have a Safe – and Fun – Summer Close to Home
A safer-at-home season of life does not mean your summer will be void of fun. Experts say the best way to enjoy the next few months is to come together…
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The New “IN” Experiences Emphasize Safety
With more small businesses reopening in Wisconsin, owners, employees and customers acclimate to the new safety guidelines put in place by economic development and public health agencies. Communities are still…
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Be Safe while Wearing Cloth Face Masks
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is becoming the new face of America: wearing cloth masks. Wisconsin state officials strongly recommend people don cloth face coverings in public spaces, but it…
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Be Safe while Exploring Wisconsin’s Great Outdoors
DNR says: Recreate responsibly close to home, travel only for necessity Heading into a holiday weekend after being at home for months can have the most responsible outdoor enthusiast…
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Don’t Delay Emergency Care
Be Safe Partners Encourage Community to Seek Care when Necessary APPLETON, Wis. – For community members who are experiencing significant health events such as heart attack, stroke, mental health or…
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Community COVID-19 Testing Extended in Fox Cities
Open to Non-Symptomatic Individuals GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The COVID-19 community testing site at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) will be open again this week. Public health officials from Outagamie,…
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A Renewed Call to Be Safe as Wisconsin Continues to Reopen
APPLETON, Wis. – It has been a busy week of change as our COVID-19 environment continues to shift. As state, county and city Safer at Home orders are lifted and…
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Be Safe Wisconsin Supports Local Safer at Home Efforts
Encourage Residents to Continue Fight against COVID-19 APPLETON, Wis. – When the Be Safe Wisconsin initiative launched nearly four weeks ago, partners and the community knew that what it means…
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COVID-19 Community Testing Site Opens in Fox Valley
Do you think you or a loved one may have COVID-19? You have the opportunity to be tested Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15 at the Fox Valley’s first…
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Be Safe Curbside
As more non-essential businesses reopen in Northeast and Central Wisconsin, it has been a new experience for employees and their customers wanting to buy and sell merchandise curbside. “With the…
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Local Health Organizations, Community Leaders Launch Be Safe Wisconsin
Encourage Residents to Continue Fight against COVID-19 APPLETON, Wis. – Local health organizations, officials and community leaders are calling on Northeast and Central Wisconsin residents to maintain their active role…
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