Department of Health Services

News Release – DHS Reminds Wisconsinites to Take Action Against Mosquito Bites

Continued protection recommended after a horse in Wisconsin tests positive for Eastern equine encephalitis

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

Wisconsin FoodShare Program to Run Out of Funding in 10 Days

Sen. Keyeski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Lower State & Local Costs while Improving Health Outcomes for Incarcerated Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Get Vaccinated Against Respiratory Viruses This Fall

Vaccines for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are becoming more available across the state

Counties, Faith Leaders, Health Pros to Legislators: Keep Food on the Table for 700,000 Wisconsinites

Poultry Shows, Exhibitions in Four Wisconsin Counties Suspended Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

DHS Reports Increase in Fall-related Emergency Medical Services Calls Statewide

Number of responses increased by 10,000 from 2023 to 2024

How to Test Your Deer for CWD This Hunting Season

South Shore Beach Rehabilitation Project Completed After More Than a Decade of Study and Planning

Gov. Evers Joins Coalition of Governors Urging Congress to Keep Healthcare Affordable by Extending ACA’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

In a joint letter to U.S. congressional leadership, coalition of 18 governors highlight importance of extending tax credits provided by the Affordable Care Act to help keep premiums low and provide stability for millions of working families

DHS Continues to Recommend the Covid-19 Vaccine for All Wisconsinites 6 Months and Older

Statewide medical order makes it easier for Wisconsinites to get the vaccine

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order to Ensure Access to Vaccines in Wisconsin

After Trump Administration recklessly undermines medical professionals and access to safe and effective vaccines, governor directs whole-of-government response to protecting vaccine access statewide to keep kids, parents, families, and seniors, among others, safe

Gov. Evers Celebrates Grand Opening of New Critical Access Hospital in Park Falls

Park Falls project received $20 million through governor’s Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program to expand access to healthcare in rural Wisconsin

DHS Distributes Free Xylazine Test Strips, Renews Statewide Naloxone Standing Order for Pharmacies

Efforts part of a commitment to drug overdose protection

Grant County Horse Confirmed With West Nile Virus

Gov. Evers Shares Video Message Recognizing Suicide Prevention Month, Encourages Wisconsinites to Take Care of Themselves and Each Other 

DNR and DHS Issue New PFAS-based Consumption Advisory for Ducks Harvested on Green Bay

DNR and DHS Issue New PFAS-based Consumption Advisories for Fish and Deer Near town of Stella and Surrounding Waterbodies in Oneida County

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces Board Members and Executive Committee

Rep. Fitzgerald Fact-checks Governor Evers- Top 5 False Claims About the One Big Beautiful Bill

ECCHO Celebrates Civic Health Month With Grassroots Leadership Across Wisconsin

Possible Measles Exposures in Wisconsin from Out-of-State Traveler

DHS sharing public locations, asking residents to watch for symptoms and check their vaccine status

Gov. Evers Wraps Up Statewide Tour Highlighting Bipartisan State Budget Investments to Support Access to Affordable Healthcare in Midst of Reckless Republican Cuts

Governor discusses devastating cuts to Medicaid and food assistance while highlighting bipartisan budget initiatives to support healthcare access statewide

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Over $110 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin 

New DHS Data Show School Year Vaccination Rates Held Steady for 2024-2025 School Year

Parents are urged to get children protected before the new school year starts

DHS Confirms First Cases of Measles in Wisconsin This Year

No known public exposure identified, overall risk to the public is low

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget

Governor releases list of impacts Trump Administration’s budget will have on Wisconsin’s seniors, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and workforce

AG Kaul Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood

Wisconsin’s Cross-Agency Collaboration Supports Progress for Workers with Disabilities

2025 Joint Report Highlights Career Pathways, Equity, and Wages

First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity Found in Wisconsin This Year

DHS urges everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites

State’s First Dental Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program Launches

Program is latest earn-while-you-learn solution aimed at workforce shortages

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

Gov. Evers, DHS Continue Administration’s Efforts to Combat Lead Poisoning Statewide with Permanent Rule

Rule continues governor’s efforts during 2025 Year of The Kid to ensure clean, safe drinking water for kids and families, get lead hazards out of service lines, homes, and schools

DHS Highlights Impact of Federal SNAP Changes on Wisconsinites

Proposed changes to SNAP will cost taxpayers $314 million per year and put 90,000 people at risk of losing benefits

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

DHS Campaign Increases Awareness of Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers

New toll-free phone hotline and resource directory make finding resources and services easier statewide

Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health Seeks Public Input

Council is creating a statewide action plan to improve the mental health of Wisconsinites

DHS Highlights Impact of Federal Budget Cuts on Wisconsin Medicaid Members

Congressional proposals likely to shift costs to Wisconsin, slash the Medicaid budget, and make services harder to access for working adults

Drug Take Back Day is April 26

Wisconsin Underage Tobacco and Vape Sales Decreased in 2024

Decrease linked to successful public awareness campaign and actions by communities as public health leaders work to continue this downward trend

New Data Show Congenital Syphilis Increasing in Wisconsin while other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Decrease

During STI Awareness Week, DHS highlights importance of access to prevention, testing, and treatment

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Sheboygan County

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding New Lawsuit Suing Trump Administration for Recklessly Gutting Over $225 Million in Federal Funding from Health Services in Wisconsin

Rep. Taylor Condemns $210 Million Federal Cuts to Wisconsin Health Services

Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 9

Baldwin Votes to Strengthen Penalties, Step Up Enforcement Around Deadly Fentanyl

Baldwin has taken all of government approach to stop the fentanyl crisis, pushing for more border security, support for state and local communities, and increased access to Narcan

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, Health Experts Encourage Parents to Learn the Signs

Data show self-harm rises among adolescents after school breaks and heading into the end of the school year

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Capital Budget Projected to Generate Over $7 Billion in Economic Activity and 37,000 Jobs Statewide

Gov. Evers Makes Critical Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access

Gov. Evers Introduces “The Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History” in 2025 the Year of the Kid

Governor’s budget includes the largest investment in Wisconsin’s kids by any governor in Wisconsin history

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Clean Water for Kids and Families in 2025 Year of the Kid

Governor proposes key investments to fight PFAS contamination statewide, remove lead from service lines, homes, and schools

DNR Reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Wild Merganser Collected From Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers Announces Budget Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Farmers, Producers, Agricultural Industries Statewide

Governor’s 2025-27 Executive Budget will invest more than $80 million to support the success of Wisconsin farmers and processors, future of state’s agricultural industries

As Previewed in 2025 State of the State Address, Gov. Evers Approves DHS Emergency Rule to Strengthen Standards to Prevent Further Hazardous Lead Exposure to Wisconsin Kids

Rule allows more kids to be eligible for services to help reduce lead exposure

Gov. Evers Kicks Off 2025 Year of The Kid with Efforts to Ensure Kids and Families Have Access to Safe, Clean Drinking Water

Governor approves rule to combat lead poisoning, directs additional $5 million to support the replacement, reconstruction, treatment, or abandonment of contaminated private wells to address PFAS and other contaminants

Gov. Evers Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Declares 2025 the Year of the Kid- “If We Want to Improve Our Kids’ Outcomes, Then We Have to Shorten the Odds” 

Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Reduce Crime and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe by Preventing Gun Violence

DHS Confirms First Pediatric Influenza-Associated Death in Wisconsin

Encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses to avoid serious illness

DHS Launches Campaign Highlighting Health Risks of Menthol Tobacco Products

Working to reach populations most targeted by tobacco marketing and menthol use

Protect Wisconsin’s Waters By Reducing Your Salt Use This Winter

Certified Direct Care Professional Program Now Available in Hmong

Start your health care career with free training in English, Spanish, or Hmong

Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin’s Highest Enrollment Ever on HealthCare.gov

Wisconsinites Can Still Enroll in Affordable, High-Quality Health Insurance Through the Federal Marketplace until January 15

DHS Provides Update on Distribution of Latest Opioid Settlement Funds

Seeks ideas for investing fiscal year 2026 opioid settlement funds

With Respiratory Virus Cases Increasing Across the State, DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves

It's not too late for flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines

DHS Encourages Homeowners, Property Owners, and Schools to Test for Radon

Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Burnett County

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights Administration’s Accomplishments During “Year of the Worker”

Evers Administration celebrates successes bolstering and supporting Wisconsin’s workforce in 2024

Gov. Evers, First Lady Deliver Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Take Care of Their Mental Health this Holiday Season

Wisconsin Human HPAI Case Confirmed by CDC

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves More Than $81 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin, Republican Members Delay Approval of Funding for Critical UW System Building Projects

Republican legislators delay the reallocation more than $70 million in building projects for UW System, continuing obstruction of critically needed projects

DHS Reports Presumptive Positive Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Wisconsin

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Kenosha County

DNR, Partners Awarded $1 Million To Improve Understanding Of Water Quality, Fish Consumption And Related Health Issues In Central Wisconsin

DHS Announces Innovative Medicaid Housing Benefit

Milwaukee County Health Leaders Urge Vulnerable Residents to Protect Themselves with Vaccines Before the End of 2024

Vaccines and Gift Cards Available at Select Events Across Milwaukee County

Wisconsin Wayfinder Celebrates One Year of Supporting Families with Special Health Care Needs

More than 2,200 families and nearly 670 providers and professionals helped

Virginia Hart Special Recognition and Diversity Award Winners Announced

Salmonella Infections Linked to Cucumbers Sold in Wisconsin

Three Wisconsinites ill, cucumbers recalled, Wisconsinites urged to check homes for them

Help Fight Food Insecurity In Wisconsin, Participate In The DNR’s Deer Donation Program

Serenity Inns: A Proven Lifesaving Facility Denied Critical State Funding

DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to ‘Be Antibiotic Aware’ This Respiratory Virus Season

Using antibiotics when they're not necessary can do more harm than good

City of Milwaukee Health Department Confirms Hepatitis A Case

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

DHS Launches New System to Help Communities Track and Respond to Overdose

Wisconsin Suspected Overdose Alerts for Rapid Response (WiSOARR) system will help the state's efforts to address overdose epidemic

DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves Against Respiratory Viruses This Holiday Season

Now is the time to get flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines

November 18-22 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin