Important Announcements

Warming Centers List for 2025-26 Winter Season

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The City of Racine Public Health Department has released its list of Warming Centers for the 2025-26 winter season. This list contains facilities throughout the City of Racine where residents in need can seek shelter during periods of extreme cold weather throughout the winter. Location hours and availability may be affected during extreme weather events or due to other factors such as holidays. Extreme Cold Warming Centers - 2025-26 Winter Season

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Warming Centers List for 2025-26 Winter Season
Oct 09, 2025
Warming Centers List for 2025-26 Winter Season

The City of Racine Public Health Department has released its list of Warming Centers for the 2025-26 winter season. This...

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Cooling Center List and Resources
Jun 25, 2025
Cooling Center List and Resources

Cooling Centers are available to anyone who needs a safe, public space to cool off during extreme heat in the...

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About the Department

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The City of Racine Public Health Department provides a wide range of services to improve the health and wellbeing of those who live, work, and/or play in the City of Racine, WI:
  • The Community Health Division ensures health and safety through a variety of services, including a Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic, the YouFirst program (which aims to reduce infant mortality and poor birth outcomes in Racine),  a Harm Reduction program, Childhood Injury Prevention programs, and communicable disease follow up.
  • The Environmental Health Division helps to protect residents and visitors by permitting and inspecting restaurants, grocery stores, temporary food events, hotels, public pools, and body art facilities, ensuring compliance with strict health and safety standards.
  • The Laboratory Division helps to maintain the safety and quality of recreational waters, including Lake Michigan, the Root River, and surrounding communities through water quality testing, site assessments, and environmental remediation.
Public Health Department Activities in 2024:
742

Immunizations Provided

507

Permitted Facilities Inspected

725

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