Department of Health Services

Older Adults Account for 20% of Wisconsin’s Suicides

Older men have highest rate. Experts discuss possible causes and solutions.

Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid

And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.

MPS Plans Lead Remediation at 40 Schools This Summer

At least 106 MPS schools are believed to contain lead hazards.

Measles Will Likely Arrive in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's vaccination rate has declined and every neighboring state has seen cases.

DHS Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Smoke-Free Indoor Air Law

The law limits secondhand smoke indoors and supports prevention efforts

Gov. Evers Signs Two Bills Advancing Nuclear Energy Innovation in Wisconsin

Governor signs four additional bills filling gaps to ensure kids in crisis can get the close-to-home care they need, strengthening support for statewide child advocacy centers, and supporting workplace safety for local police and fire

Gov. Evers Approves Bill to Support Lead Service Line Replacement in Superior

Act 8 would allow private water utility in Superior to utilize federal funding for lead service line replacement

WEC Mails Postcards to Inactive Voters

Coalition of Wisconsin Business Leaders Support the Price Transparency for Patients Act

Wisconsin Department of Health Services Continues to Recommend Current COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Against Severe Illness