Car Seats

Safe Kids Marathon County coalition coordinates community events promoting safety for children including car seat inspections and bike helmet sales. To learn more about the Safe Kids Marathon County, use the link below.

• Aspirus Safe Kids
• Safe Kids Marathon County

Home Safety

Expectant families are offered a home safety assessment as part of our services through Nurse-Family Partnership. The assessment addresses common safety concerns for families with newborns and young children including assuring working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, educating on a safe sleep environment for infants, exposure to secondhand smoke, and the risks of lead based paint. The nurse also discusses the need for outlet covers, safety latches, safety gates and blind cord wraps. In addition, safe drinking water for families with private wells and a well test for families engaged in services are offered.

• American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
• Wisconsin Poison Center
• American Academy of Pediatrics: Home Safety: Tips for Families With Young Children
• Home Safety Checklists
• Find out more about toys, household items, and other products that have been recalled

Injury Prevention

Marathon County Health department collaborates with Safe Kids Marathon County to help families with safety needs. For a complete list of Injury Prevention Resources, visit Aspirus Safe Kids.

Lead

For information on lead safety, testing, and prevention, visit our Lead webpage.

Safe Sleep Cribs Program

Marathon County Health Department’s Cribs program ensures every newborn has a safe place to sleep. Low-income families who are unable to afford a crib or bassinet for their baby can secure a Graco portable crib. Along with receiving a portable crib, a public health professional provides one-on-one education to parents on safe-sleep practices. To learn more about the program, please call 715-261-1900 and ask to leave a message. Messages will be returned within 24 business hours.

• Safe to Sleep
• What Does A Safe Sleep Environment Look Like?

Well Water

For more information about well water testing, and if you are interested in getting yours tested, please see our Water Testing page.

For questions or more information related to safety in the home, contact the Marathon County Health Department by calling 715-261-1900.

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