Jasmine Zapata

Wisconsin WIC Program Celebrates 50 Years of Increasing Access to Healthy Food, Nutrition Education, and Breastfeeding Support

Nationwide anniversary of Women, Infants, and Children program celebrated in Wisconsin's 61 WIC agencies

DHS Expands Stroke Prevention Campaign

Highlights risk factors and signs of stroke

Can State Reduce Its High Black Infant Mortality Rate?

Wisconsin has one of highest rates in U.S. Experts, research suggest solutions.

DHS Releases New Reports on Infant Deaths in Wisconsin

DHS Releases New Reports on Infant Deaths in Wisconsin

Bipartisan Support For Extending Medicaid Benefits For Postpartum Mothers

Approximately 50 post-partum deaths annually that the Wisconsin health department believes are preventable.

Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Would extend coverage from 60 days to one year to improve infant and maternal health.

DHS Reminds Wisconsinites: It is Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine

With flu cases increasing nationwide, Wisconsinites are encouraged to get a flu vaccine to avoid serious illness

State Ramps Up Suicide Prevention Effort

Wisconsin surpasses national rate. DHS using federal grant for expanded program.

A Map of County’s Overdose Deaths

78% of deaths last year involved fentanyl. But use of new drug, Xylazine, rising.

Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Drugs Increasing

The number of fentanyl overdose deaths grew 97% from 2019 to 2021.

Infant Formula Recall Worries Parents

Questions and answers, health concerns after recall of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare.

Infant Formula Recall: What to Know

Families encouraged to check for recalled formula and monitor children for symptoms

Wisconsin Sees Record COVID-19 Cases

State health officials report highest ever seven-day-average of cases

Governor Evers and DHS Urge Wisconsinites to Test Their Homes for Radon

Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer overall and leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers

Don’t Let the Flu Stop You This Holiday Season

DHS urges Wisconsinites to get their flu vaccine ahead of celebrations and to encourage friends and family to do the same

State Has Troubling Maternal and Infant Racial Health Disparities

Health officials say systemic problems that cause worse outcomes for Black mothers and babies need to be addressed.

Wisconsin Launches “Our Doctors” Multimedia Campaign

Features local doctors from across the state endorsing the COVID-19 vaccines

State Health Agency Finds Cases of Adult and Congenital Syphilis Spiking in Wisconsin

Pregnant people in six Wisconsin counties should be screened for syphilis at least twice during pregnancy

Fruit and Vegetable Benefit is Increased for WIC Participants

American Rescue Plan Act funds temporary WIC increase

State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication

Dr. Jasmine Zapata wants to be receptive to community needs, promote health programs.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Health Equity Council