The Health & Well-Being Institute supports healthier lives by working with and for the people, communities and Tribal nations of Wisconsin to build relationships, facilitate learning and pursue data informed and culturally based strategies. (https://extension.wisc.edu/health/).

In living our values, the Health & Well-Being Institute:
– Builds and maintains positive, trust-based, inclusive relationships
– Centers community voices, experiences, strengths, and diverse perspectives
– Takes purposeful, strategic action to build capacity in addressing identified needs
– Engages in lifelong learning with the people and communities we serve
– Collaborates to achieve shared goals by integrating diverse perspectives
– Supports opportunities for everyone to achieve optimal health

The FoodWIse team for UW-Madison, Extension Barron, Burnett, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn Counties is growing!  We are seeking a nutrition educator to provide learning opportunities to community members and adapt teaching to honor cultures and experiences.

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 4-H year has opened.  All youth and adult volunteers who enroll or re-enroll in Washburn County 4-H before November 1st will receive a 4-H shirt that has been designed by one of our Jr. Leaders.  Register now! https://v2.4honline.com/

WeCope is an interactive 6-week program that meets via zoom once a week.  This class helps adults cope with life stress.  New class starting October 9 – November 13.