Department of Health Services

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

Gov. Evers, OCI Announce Wisconsin Among 14 States to Receive Federal Funding to Support Access to Reproductive and Maternal Healthcare under Affordable Care Act

Prioritize home safety when daylight saving time ends this weekend

Drug Take Back Day is October 26

DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Take Action to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning

October 20-26 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

New CDC Report Shows Wisconsin Families Behind Other States in Protecting Children from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Declining vaccination rates leave children and communities vulnerable to outbreaks

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves 50 Community Projects Across Wisconsin Supported by $50 Million State Budget Investment

Baldwin Delivers Nearly $13 Million for Milwaukee and Kenosha to Remove Dangerous Lead Paint

DNR Asks Hunters Near Town Of Stella To Donate Deer Tissue Samples For PFAS Testing

DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves from Mosquito Bites

Precautions recommended after two horses in the state infected with Eastern equine encephalitis

Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin celebrates 30 years as voice for children’s health!

AG Kaul Meets with EMS Leave Behind Program Recipients

DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Get Vaccinated as Respiratory Illness Season Begins

Vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV arriving across Wisconsin

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases 2024 Report To The Legislature

Groundwater Standards, Nitrate And PFAS Remain Key Focuses, Alongside New Recommendation For Water-Stressed Regions

DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

Strategies will focus on harm reduction services and supports

Baldwin Delivers $850,000 to Reduce Lead in Schools and Childcare Facilities Throughout Wisconsin

Baldwin-backed federal funding will help test, remediate, and reduce lead exposure and minimize health impacts

DHS Reports First Deaths in State This Year Due to West Nile Virus

Wisconsinites encouraged to protect themselves from mosquito bites to avoid illness

DHS Announces Seal-A-Smile to Return for 25th Year

Successful program improves oral health by providing preventive dental services in schools statewide

Marquette County Horse Confirmed with West Nile Virus

Gov. Evers Announces Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce Releases Full Report

Report details recommendations to address challenges facing the state’s healthcare workforce

Live Vape Free Helps Young Adults Reduce or Quit Vaping

Expanded program offers nicotine replacement therapy

Serenity Inns Opens New Addiction Treatment Center in Milwaukee

New Facility Helps Alleviate Milwaukee’s Critical Need for Treatment Services by Serving 56 Men Seeking Recovery from Substance Use Disorder Each Year

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce New Outreach Grant Program for Lead Service Line Replacement

First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity in Wisconsin

DHS urges everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Gov. Evers Directs More Than $250 Million to Support Long-Term Care Services and the Caregiving Workforce in Wisconsin

Increased funding will bolster workforce delivering care to older adults and people with disabilities

DHS Seeks Input on the IRIS Program for Waiver Renewal

Wisconsinites can share ideas to improve the program for older adults and people with disabilities

Wisconsinites Urged Not to Eat Diamond Shruumz-brand Products

Chocolate bars, cones, and gummies containing psychoactive compounds may cause serious illness

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade

New national data show more than one in three women of reproductive age live in states that ban abortion at six weeks or less, travel time to access abortion care has increased 300 percent since Roe was overturned

DHS Statement on Potential Data Disclosure by Partner Organization

Potential Disclosure May Have Affected Certain Medicaid Members

DHS Issues Summer Fair Season Health Reminders

Simple precautions around animals can reduce the spread of illness

AG Kaul Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Bill Adding 27 New Positions to ADRC to Better Serve Older Adults and People with Disabilities

DHS Expands Stroke Prevention Campaign

Highlights risk factors and signs of stroke

Wisconsin Heat Awareness Day is June 5

Wisconsin Ranks Number Two in the Nation During Spring Drug Take Back Day

“Saying, Not Saying” Campaign Aims to Reduce Mental Health Stigma

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

DHS to Implement Immunization Updates for Children in Child Care Centers and Schools to Follow State Law

Updates follow federal recommendations to protect children and communities against vaccine-preventable diseases

Gov. Evers Sues Republican Legislators for Continued Obstruction of Investments Intended to Address Pressing Challenges Facing Wisconsin

Governor’s countersuit comes as Republican lawmakers refuse to release nearly $200 million in already-approved investments to fight PFAS, improve kids’ literacy, respond to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Again Calls Republican Lawmakers into Special Meeting to Urge Immediate Release of $140 Million to Fight PFAS Statewide, Respond to Hospital Closures in Western Wisconsin

DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Dane County

Health officials investigating to identify possible exposures

Wraparound Milwaukee to Host Free ‘Wellness Together’ Event May 4

Community-focused event to help Milwaukee County families kickoff Mental Health Awareness Month with free mental health awareness and positive communication activities

Baldwin Backed Legislation to Crack Down on Fentanyl Traffickers Heads to President’s Desk

Drug Take Back Day is April 27

Salmonella Infections Linked to Fresh Basil Sold in Wisconsin

One person in Wisconsin has become sick

Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds

Funded projects focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities

Republican Lawmakers No-Show at Special Meeting to Release Statewide PFAS Funding, Stabilize Healthcare Access in Western Wisconsin

Governor implores Republicans to expeditiously release $140 million in already approved funding to address pressing challenges facing Wisconsin communities

DNR, DHS Respond To EPA’s Announcement Of Maximum Contaminant Levels For PFAS In Drinking Water

Gov. Evers Calls Joint Finance Committee into Special Meeting to Release Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Access in Western Wisconsin

April is Get Yourself Tested Month

PPWI to provide free STD testing

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Bill Targeting Trans and Gender Nonconforming Kids

Gov. Evers Signs Legislation to Support Holocaust Education, Expand Emergency Detention and Urgent Crisis Care Facilities Statewide

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin is the First State to Receive Federal Approval to Help Feed Kids and Families During Summer Months

USDA approves Wisconsin plan to provide summer food benefits for kids and families

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 829

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 875

Gov. Evers Take Actions on 44 Bills

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Celebrate 14 Years of the Affordable Care Act

Community Health Workers Help Wisconsinites Thrive

New campaign highlights their valuable contributions to communities, families, and individuals

Gov. Evers Slams Republicans for Continued Delays Releasing Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Industry in Western Wisconsin

Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee set to meet Monday without taking any action to release funding to fight PFAS, address urgent healthcare industry needs in Western Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Health Officer Paula Tran Statement on CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance

DHS Awards Grants from JUUL Settlement Funds to Prevent and Treat Vaping by Youth and Young Adults

Feedback from statewide listening sessions and surveys recommended how funds should be used

Senator Agard Releases the BEST Agenda to Promote Economic Security in Wisconsin

Marquette University School of Dentistry dean appointed to Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce

DNR, DHS Issue Updated Safe Fish Consumption Guidelines

Gov. Evers, Members of Evers Administration Meet with Eau Claire Leaders to Support Regional Healthcare Workforce Following HSHS and Prevea Closures

Attorney General Josh Kaul announces $350 million settlement with marketing firm over its role in opioid epidemic

February 1, 2024

Feeling Sick? Report it Quick!

DHS launches new tool letting people report suspected illnesses from food or water

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, Appoints Lieutenant Governor Chair

Governor’s task force announced in State of the State address to create action plan to address chronic challenges in the state’s healthcare industry, bolster healthcare workforce

As Previewed in 2024 State of the State Address, Gov. Evers Announces DHS Standing Order to Increase Access to Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception for BadgerCare Plus Members Available Now

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Statement on the State of the State

Press Release: Gov. Evers Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Reaffirms Support for Reproductive Healthcare, Announces Efforts to Expand Access to Oral Contraception, Postpartum Coverage After Pregnancy

Governor’s directive enables BadgerCare Plus members to access over-the-counter contraception without copays, urges Legislature to pass bipartisan legislation expanding postpartum BadgerCare coverage to 365 days

Gov. Evers Urges Legislative Action to Address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis, Announces Interagency Council on Mental Health

MHD Release: Milwaukee Health Department Launches COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Dashboard

DHS Recommends Blood Lead Tests for All Children

Tests now encouraged for children ages 1 and 2, and those aged 3-5 who have not been previously tested

Health Agency Urges Parents, Caregivers to be Aware of Signs of Self-Harm After School Breaks

Data show increases in self-harm coincide with returning to school in September and January

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Baselessly Firing PSC Commissioner Huebner

Governor appoints Kristy Nieto to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Reached Highest Enrollment Ever on HealthCare.gov

For a limited time, Wisconsinites can still sign up for affordable, high-quality health insurance on the federal marketplace through Jan. 16, 2024

DHS Encourages Pregnant Wisconsinites To Get RSV Vaccine

Vaccine can protect babies from serious illness

Watertown Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility Now Open

Center provides care for young people who need a safe place to be during times of distress

DHS Encourages Homeowners, Property Owners, and Child Care Centers to Test for Radon

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

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

DHS Confirms Pediatric Respiratory Illness-Associated Death in Wisconsin

DHS encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated and take action to reduce the spread of illness

Three-Agency Collaboration Supports Higher Employment Rates for Individuals with Disabilities

Competitive Integrated Employment Yielding Improved Employment Outcomes

Representative Shelia Stubbs Introduces Legislation to Create an Office of Violence Prevention

DHS Continues to Make COVID-19 Treatment Easily Available as Cases Climb

Free COVID-19 treatment telehealth services extended through April to quickly connect Wisconsinites to care

DHS Releases New Interactive Medicaid Renewal Data Dashboard

Department of Health Services Urges Wisconsinites to Throw Away Applesauce Brands That are Part of Nationwide Recall Due to High Levels of Lead

Parents and caregivers should have children tested for elevated blood levels if they ate applesauce products included in the recall

DHS and DOJ Announce Dose of Reality Roundtable Discussions on Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic

Statewide tour will include local community leaders and partners to talk about what we can do to save lives

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Gender-Affirming Care in Wisconsin

DHS Recognizes World AIDS Day

Remembering those lost to HIV and committing to ending the HIV epidemic

Gov. Evers, First Lady Encourage Wisconsinites to Take Care of Mental Health During the Holiday Season

Cantaloupes Linked to Salmonella Infections Sold in Wisconsin

At least four people in four counties have become ill; two of them hospitalized

Wisconsin Underage Tobacco, Vape Sales Rise in 2023

Increase in underage sales linked to confusion between federal and state law, public health officials continue to build awareness and compliance

DHS Announces New Accountability Measures for Medicaid Providers to Ensure Families Receive Critical, Effective Post-Birth Care Services

Changes to child care coordination benefit will increase provider accountability and prevent fraud to help promote positive health outcomes for mothers and children

Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day

November 9, 2023

November 13-17 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Hunters Encouraged To Participate In The DNR’s Deer Donation Program

Donations Help Wisconsinites In Need

DHS Launches Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network

Connecting Wisconsin families with special health care needs to essential support and resources

COVID-19 Reporting Requirements Changing in Wisconsin

DHS Marks 25 Years of Aging and Disability Resource Centers Serving Wisconsin Communities