By Chris Spangler Another 50 percent of the general population will need be vaccinated against COVID-19 before Jefferson County reaches the desired herd immunity, the Fort Atkinson Rotary Club learned Monday. Speaking to the club during its virtual weekly meeting was Chris Barron, executive director of Population Health & Clinical...
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Resurfacing on Highway N gets under way
The Jefferson County Highway Department has begun a resurfacing project on County Highway N, from Walton Drive, Whitewater, to State Highway 106, east of Fort Atkinson. Work is scheduled to continue for three months, with the existing deteriorated asphalt pavement to be pulverized, graded and compacted prior to the roadway...
COVID-19 vaccine, test registration available online
Jefferson County residents age 16 or older may register online for COVID-19 vaccinations by taking three simple steps.To sign up the free vaccinations, the Jefferson County Health Department advises:• Go to https://vaccinate.wi.gov/. If you do not have access to the internet, call toll-free at (844) 684-1064 to get help with...
‘Welcome to Medicare’ virtual workshops offered
The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Jefferson County offers free virtual “Welcome to Medicare” workshops for anyone who will be newly eligible for Medicare, as well as family, friends, or professionals assisting someone with their Medicare.The benefit specialist workshops help Jefferson County residents learn more about how to make...
Virtual Book Club focuses on dementia care
The Virtual Book Club will be reading “Mom’s Gone Missing” for seven weeks starting June 3. The book club will be led by dementia care specialists in La Crosse, Jefferson, and Walworth Counties and is open to anyone providing care or support for someone living with dementia, from caregivers, professionals...