To learn more about recalls and notices, visit the FDA

The CHIP is our roadmap for tackling key health priorities in the North Shore, based on the CHA. NORTH SHORE THRIVE: A Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) 2025-2029 is a five-year, community-led initiative focused on making a lasting impact. Together we can make healthier strides!

2025-2029 CHIP Health Priorities:

1. Mental Health
2. Healthy Living
3. Environmental Health
4. Communication and Community Engagement

To learn more visit our Community Health Improvement Cycle and Process webpage: North Shore THRIVE: A Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) 2025-2029

COVID-19 AT-HOME TESTS

Options for COVID-19 at-home tests

• Stop by the NEW NSHD office (we have FREE at-home test kits of FIVE (5) per box):
  • Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • 5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209
• Purchase an at-home test at most local retailers or pharmacies (around $20.00 on average per box (of 2 tests))
• Visit testinglocator.cdc.gov to find a location that offers no-cost COVID-19 testing near you

Wondering if your at-home COVID-19 tests are still good to use?

The FDA has recently extended the expiration dates for many at-home COVID-19 tests.

• Before discarding tests you have at-home check the updated expiration dates to ensure you're staying prepared and safe.
• For more information and to see if your tests are still valid, visit: FDA At-Home OTC COVID-19 Tests

COVID-19 VACCINES

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2024-2025. 

Which updated COVID-19 vaccines are available?

The FDA has approved and authorized for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by circulating variants.

Specifically, FDA has authorized the following for emergency use:

• Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) for individuals 6 months through 11 years of age
• Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024-2025 Formula) for individuals 12 years of age and older
• Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) for individuals 6 months through 11 years of age

The following COVID-19 vaccines are approved by FDA:

• Comirnaty (2024-2025 Formula)
• Spikevax (2024-2025 Formula)

Where can you get vaccinated? 

Check with your health insurance provider to find a doctor, clinic, or pharmacy where vaccines will be available to you, and bring your insurance information to your vaccination appointment. If you do not have health insurance, or your health insurance does not cover vaccines, there are programs that can help, including the Vaccines for Children program and Vaccines for Adults program.

Find COVID-19 vaccine provider near you

Updated 9/26/2024

• With our move to Glendale, our clinic hours have changed. We now offer four different clinic days and times throughout the month.  If you have clinic related questions, please call our office at 414-371-2980.
• In addition, we now offer Car Seat Safety Checks. To learn more visit our webpage: Car Seat Safety