Department of Health Services

Federal Shutdown Could Halt Foodshare by Nov. 1, Evers Warns

Mothers and kids, 700,000 Wisconsin residents will lose access to food aid.

How Legislators, Governor Candidate Will Address Affordable Housing Crisis

Do Democrats and Republicans agree on any proposed solutions?

Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Respiratory Illness Vaccination

The plea comes as some face roadblocks and confusion to get the COVID-19 shot amid federal changes.

Lawmakers Debate Whether Wisconsin GOP Proposal Is ‘Anti-Vax’

Proposal would require schools, child care facilities to provide information to parents on how to opt out of vaccination.

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.

Budget Cuts Hit Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services

County budget deficit and declining Medicaid enrollment drive spending cuts.

Halle Berry Joins Rep. Robyn Vining and Sen. Dianne Hesselbein to Advocate for Bipartisan Perimenopause & Menopause Education Bill

Wisconsin FoodShare Program to Run Out of Funding in Nine Days

Co-Chairs Criticize DHS For Lack of Plan, Transparency with Opioid Settlement Funds

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bills to Bolster EMS Professionals and Services Across Wisconsin

Wisconsin Improves Child Lead Testing Rates, Urges Continued Testing and At-Home Prevention

Statewide lead testing for children under age 6 increased 26% in 2024

Drug Take Back Day is October 25