Department of Health Services

Update on Measles Outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin

Update: Measles Outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, DHS Release Statewide Injury and Violence Prevention Strategic Plan

Outlines five priority areas for public health agencies and partners to reduce injury and violence

Update on Measles Outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin

Milwaukee County Launches Opioid Settlement-Funded Initiative ‘Better to Know’

On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day 2026

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Support for 49 Projects to Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, Trail Projects, and Support Safer Routes to School Across the State

Over $32 million is being awarded to communities across the state through the Transportation Alternatives Program

DHS Collecting Feedback on How to Save More Lives With Future Opioid Settlement Funds

Survey to build on strategies to support prevention, treatment, and recovery

DHS Confirms Cases of Measles in Grant County

Unvaccinated remain most at risk as number of cases increase in Southwestern Wisconsin

Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson’s Statement on Federal Executive Order Regarding Routine Childhood Vaccination Schedule

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves $374 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

DHS Confirms Cases of Measles in Iowa and Lafayette Counties

Wisconsinites urged to check vaccination status as investigation continues

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Highlights Efforts to Support FoodShare, Save Wisconsinites Millions of Dollars in Penalty Fees Paid to the Trump Administration

ICYMI: Wisconsin just one of nine states that will avoid new federal penalty fees next year thanks to Evers Administration efforts to support FoodShare, saving Wisconsin taxpayers from paying as much as $205.5 million in fees

Wisconsin’s Interagency Partnership Demonstrates Progress for Workers With Disabilities

2026 Joint Report Highlights Employment Outcomes and New Data Analyses

First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity in Wisconsin

Wisconsinites encouraged to protect against mosquito bites to avoid illness

Gov. Evers, DHS Celebrate Extended Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Now in Effect for Wisconsin Moms and Families

After years of working to secure a full year of postpartum coverage, more than 16,000 Wisconsinites are expected to gain extended coverage this year alone

DHS Statement on Unauthorized Access and Potential Impact to Certain Medicaid Members

Wisconsin DOJ Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Taxpayers Will Avoid Paying $205 Million in Potential Penalty Fees Next Year

Months after Gov. Evers fought to secure more FoodShare support, new data show Wisconsin will be among just nine states to avoid paying penalty fees to Trump Administration in 2027

Two Charged for Allegedly Defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid in Separate Cases

DHS Marks 50 Years of the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System

Helping advance cancer prevention and treatment methods

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Rural Health Transformation Program Grants Open, Encourage Eligible Partners to Apply

$40 million in grants available as part of an over $200 million investment for rural health

Gov. Evers Urges Wisconsin Congressional Leaders to Reject Devastating, Harmful Cuts in President Trump’s Budget

DHS Monitoring Continues to Show High Levels of Tick Activity Statewide

Encourages Wisconsinites to understand tick activity, report ticks, and prevent against disease

DHS Releases 2025 State Health Assessment

Provides data on health and well-being of Wisconsinites, begins comprehensive process to create next state health improvement plan

DHS Confirms First Cases of Mpox in 2026, Shares Prevention Resources

Cluster of mpox cases identified in southeastern Wisconsin with an increase of infections reported nationwide

ReadyWisconsin Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin Is June 3

DHS Releases Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan, Launches Dashboard to Track Progress

Plan outlines efforts to improve testing, vaccination, and treatment of hepatitis A, B, and C to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030

Wisconsin’s Drug Take Back Collection Ranks Number One in the Nation for the Tenth Consecutive Time

Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health Releases Action Plan to Continue Addressing Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis

Whole-of-government approach to help improve state supports for mental health

DHS Hosts Overdose Prevention Summits for First Responders

Emergency services workers from 130 agencies across Wisconsin gathered to learn how to respond to and prevent overdoses

State Emergency Operations Center Update 7: Final Update on April Severe Storms and Flooding

Gov. Evers Highlights New Online Resources During Earth Week to Help Wisconsinites Protect the Planet, Themselves, and Others Amid Growing Concerns About Climate Change

State Emergency Operations Center Update 6: April Severe Storms and Flooding

Bipartisan Bill Providing Prerelease Medical Assistance Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals Co-Sponsored by Rep. Robyn Vining Signed Into Law

DHS Honors Wisconsin Health Care Providers With the BigShot Awards

For the tenth year, providers recognized for protecting children's health through vaccination

Gov. Evers: Wisconsin Women Will be Able to Take Advantage of Breast Cancer Screenings Covered Under “Gail’s Law”, Extended Postpartum Coverage in Effect Beginning This Summer

Drug Take Back Day Is April 25

Drug Take Back Day, Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Help Prevent Prescription Drugs from Getting into Wrong Hands

DHS Urges Caution During Storm and Flood Cleanup

DNR Warns That Heavy Rain and Flooding Can Contaminate Private Wells

DHS Announces Plan to Invest $31 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds

Two-year plan to sustain proven programs, grow high-impact strategies, and target priority populations across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens of Bills

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Several Bills

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Again Vetoes Several Anti-LGBTQ BillsTargetingTransand Gender Nonconforming Kids

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, governor vetoes anti-trans bills surrounded by members of the LGBTQ community

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens Of Bills

Gov. Evers Signs Key Bill to Support States Food Assistance Program, Prevent Wisconsin Taxpayers From Paying Over $200 Million a Year in Potential Penalty Fees to Trump Administration

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Award $15 Million to Organizations Across Wisconsin to Reduce Crime, Prevent Violence, and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

Gov. Evers Statement on Key Bill to Support States Food Assistance Program, Prevent Wisconsin Taxpayers From Paying Over $200 Million a Year in Potential Penalty Fees to Trump Administration

Wisconsin Emergency Management SEOC Update 2 – Final SEOC Update on March Winter Storms

Wisconsin Emergency Management SEOC Update 1 – March Winter Storms

Wisconsin Emergency Management Wisconsin Emergency Management Elevates State Emergency Operations Center for March Winter Storm

Evers Administration to Celebrate Womens History Month With Cabinet Panel Series

Events in Green Bay and Milwaukee to Highlight Future of Wisconsin’s Economy, Workforce, and Thriving Communities

DHS Releases 2025 Statewide Vaccination Rate Data, Childhood Rates Continue Decline

Health officials sound alarm as number of children unprotected against preventable diseases increases

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walworth County

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin to Apply for Program Designed to Improve Health Through Healthy Food and Meals

During "2026 Year of the Neighbor," Evers Administration aims to help support healthy Wisconsinites and communities

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Bill to Create BadgerCare Public Option

Gov. Evers Builds Upon Efforts to Clean Up Wisconsinites Water, Approves New Rule Changes Strengthening Pfas Drinking Water Standards

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

Farm to School Advisory Council Nominations Due May 15

Legislators, Nurse Professionals Collaborate on the Nurse Staffing and Patient Protection Act

AG Kaul Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging the Kennedy Vaccine Schedule and Unlawful Overhaul of Federal Childhood Immunization Policy

Complaint alleges RFK Jr. and CDC bypassed federal law, ignored scientific evidence, and endangered children by gutting recommended childhood vaccines

Gov. Evers Announces Partnership With Milwaukee Bucks to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence Across Wisconsin

New partnership builds on Evers Administration’s efforts to end the cycle of violence, address rising rates of domestic violence deaths in Wisconsin, and keep kids, families, and communities safe

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Join Growing Coalition of States in Joining World Health Organization Global Outbreak Alert Response Network

By joining, Wisconsin gains critical access to global early-warning alerts, international trainings to bolster local response to outbreaks, stronger coordination between state’s public health systems and global response efforts

Over 160 Stakeholders Join Gov. Evers’ Call Urging Lawmakers to Support FoodShare, Prevent Wisconsin Taxpayers from Paying Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Penalty Fees to the Trump Administration

Nonpartisan coalition including seniors, agriculture stakeholders, and hunger relief organizations urges lawmakers to quickly approve key investments to prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from having to pay as much as $205 million in penalty fees to the Trump Administration on top of hundreds of millions the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will cost in future budgets

DHS Announces Measles Exposures in Milwaukee County

Case related to exposure out of state, health officials advise residents to watch for symptoms and check their vaccine status

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $205.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

News Release – DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Dane County

Health officials investigating

New Leadership at Bread of Healing Clinic

Community Invited to Meet New Executive Director of Bread of Healing Clinic and Convene on Health Care Access

DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Waukesha County

Health officials investigating, no known public exposures identified

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Fully Fund Essential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services That Are a Lifeline for Wisconsinites

Governor fights to secure mental and behavioral health investments after the Trump Administration abruptly terminated and then restored roughly $2 billion in federal mental health and substance abuse services grants, spurring confusion nationwide

Representative Shelia Stubbs Introduces Bill to Support Minority Health Grants to Community Organizations

Help Protect Our Waters by Reducing Winter Salt Use

DHS Confirms Salmonella Infections Linked to National Recall of Live It Up Brand ‘Super Greens’ Powder

Eleven Wisconsinites sick, two hospitalized with Salmonella infection; consumers advised not to use product and monitor symptoms

DHS Continues to Endorse Childhood Vaccine Recommendations of American Academy of Pediatrics

No changes will be made to vaccine recommendations that protect the health of Wisconsinites from preventable diseases, following best available scientific and safety data

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $484 Million to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure for Wisconsinites in 82 Municipalities

Funding provided through the Clean Water Fund Program will help small and disadvantaged communities upgrade wastewater equipment

DHS Supports Local Initiatives to Increase Radon Awareness and Debunk Common Myths

Radon is an invisible gas that causes cancer, but when you know the facts, you can protect yourself

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights Administrations Efforts to Do What’s Best for Kids in 2025 the Year of the Kid

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Wisconsin Receives $203 Million in Federal Funding to Support Health Care Innovation and Partnerships in Rural Wisconsin

Investment in workforce, technology, and care coordination

2025 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Wishing Wisconsinites a Happy Holidays

DHS Confirms First Pediatric Respiratory Illness-Associated Deaths

Encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses to protect against serious illness and spread of disease

MPS Buildings Cleared of Lead-Paint Risks after 10-Plus Months of Work

All Affected Schools Now Meet or Exceed Standards

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $185 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

DHS Continues to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccine Dose within 24 Hours of Birth

Health officials reviewed safety and effectiveness of hepatitis B vaccine, issuing guidance to parents, clinicians

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce More Than $159 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 29 Municipalities

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan “Bradyn’s Law” to Create New Crime for Extortion

DNR Announces New Online Tool To Help Private Well Owners Interpret Water Test Results

Vision 2030 Update: 1 West Wilson Building Available for Sale in Madison

Bids for Historic State Office Building Due March 16

AG Kaul and Coalition Sue to Block Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin Department of Health Services Registered Nurse Tricia Ploessl

DHS Tracking Respiratory Illness Activity Ahead of the Holiday Season

Wisconsinites urged to get vaccines now to be protected for the holidays and beyond

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $282 Million to Improve Drinking Water Quality for Wisconsinites in 74 Municipalities

November 17-21 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Ranks Number ONE in the Nation During Fall Drug Take Back Collection

DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare

Businesses should not refuse service, DATCP is prepared to enforce against price gouging

DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare

Businesses should not refuse service, DATCP is prepared to enforce against price gouging

Gov. Evers Urges Members of Congress to Condemn Trump Administration Attempts to Yank FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Governor calls out Republicans in Congress for staying silent as Trump Administration tries to take food away from Wisconsin kids, families, and seniors

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Lead Coalition Urging Court to Reject Last-Ditch Trump Administration Effort to Yank Newly Restored SNAP Payments

States urge court to enforce directive requiring Trump Administration to ensure federal resources are available to pay November SNAP payments in full as required by court order

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Last-Ditch Effort to Yank Newly Restored FoodShare Funding from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites