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Taylor County Health Department
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New Establishment License Application – Complete All 3 Steps
- Visit the Environmental Health Tab below and select the establishment type you are applying for.
- Complete the relevant application and forms listed and submit it by mail or email to:
- Taylor County Health Department, 224 S. 2nd St., Medford, WI 54451
- TCHD@co.taylor.wi.us
- Submit payment by mail (check) or online: [Click Here]
Once your application and payment have been received and processed, Environmental Health Specialist, Brooke will contact you to schedule your pre-inspection.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Lead is one of the most serious environmental hazards faced by young children, especially those between 6 months and 6 years of age. Many lead hazards still exist in homes and the environment, including paint, folk remedies, plumbing, glazed ceramics, vinyl mini-blinds, chalk, candlewicks and others. These hazards are commonly present during painting and remodeling of pre-1978 housing. When exposed to lead, children do not show obvious signs of illness unless the amount of lead in their body becomes very high. However, low levels of lead may cause delays in mental and physical development. While these delays may not be visible when the child is young, they may dramatically affect the child's future.
Primary sources of lead exposure:
- Deteriorating lead-based paint
- Lead contaminated residential soil
- Lead contaminated dust (dust can pick up lead from deteriorating lead-based paint or from soil tracked in the home)
Importance of a Blood Lead Level Test
A blood test is the best way to know if your child has been exposed to lead. Most children exposed to lead will not appear to be sick.
Wisconsin recommends testing for:
- ALL children at age 1
- ALL children at age 2
- Any child between the ages of 3 and 5 who have not been test for lead yet
All children under 17 years old can be tested for lead poisoning if:
- A parent / guardian expresses concern or asks for testing
- Their healthcare provider becomes aware of possible exposure
- The child is a newly arrived refugee. Test upon arrival & 3-6 months after the initial test
The Taylor County Health Department offers blood lead level tests AND we can bill any insurance!
Call us to schedule!
What happens if my child tests positive for lead poisoning?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines lead poisoning as a blood lead level of 3.5 or greater. In Taylor County, children with a lead level of 3.5 or greater are provided with follow-up and consultation by a Public Health Nurse. Follow-up may include phone calls, home visits, consultation with the primary health care provider and a home lead risk assessment by the Health Department's Environmental Health Specialist. The ultimate goal is to reduce environmental lead exposure and lead poisoning.
For more information on dealing with lead hazards in your home, contact the Taylor County Health Department at 715 . 748 . 1410 - option 5.
