Department of Health Services

DHS and Laboratory Partners Confirm a Third Variant Strain of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

DHS confirms variant P.1 and an additional case of variant B.1.351

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Marathon County Opens April 6

Fourth DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open

Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination On French Island

Interim Area-wide Drinking Water Advisory Issued For PFAS

DHS Releases New COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Data

The launch also includes an update of vaccine distribution metrics

Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 22

Important Things Voters Should Know for Election Day

Wisconsin Adds More Partners to the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program

New pharmacy partners started receiving federal allocation this week

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site to Open in Eau Claire on April 8

Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands in the Chippewa Valley area

Gov. Evers and DHS Move up People with Medical Conditions for COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to March 22

Date Moved Up Due to Availability of Appointments and Increased Vaccine Supply

DNR To Host Virtual Listening Sessions Regarding PFAS Investigation In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities On March 17

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UWM opens to public tomorrow

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site

Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Racine County Opens March 23

Third DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open

DHS Announces People with Medical Conditions Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine March 29

Anticipates general public being eligible in May

DHS and Laboratory Partners Identify Variant Strain B.1.351 of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

DNR Continues PFAS Drinking Water Well Sampling In Town Of Peshtigo

Residents Encouraged Opt-In For Free Test

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 1 Million Wisconsinites Have Received at Least One Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Wisconsin continues to be regional, national leader in vaccine administration

Gov. Evers to Visit DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in La Crosse County on Opening Day

AG Kaul, DATCP Secretary-designee Romanski Warn Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Related Scams

March 4, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance Hotline Now Available

For vaccine help, Wisconsin residents can now call 844-684-1064

Select Kroger Stores Take Part in Federal Retail Pharmacy Program

Kroger joins Walgreens to accelerate vaccination efforts

Wisconsin Anticipates First Shipment of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Third FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective

Statement from Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley

Superintendent Posley addressed MPS staff COVID-19 vaccinations

Groups Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine

Supervisor Martin Calls on State Officials to Prioritize District 7 in Vaccination Effort

DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 1

People 65+, teachers, and child care workers will be prioritized

Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry Launching March 1

Pilot Locations Will Begin Testing Software February 22

DHS Grant Program Seeks to Promote Equity in Vaccine Administration

Joint statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers Receive First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Wisconsin Receives 988 State Planning Grant

Funding to be used to prepare Wisconsin for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 calling code, effective July 2022

Medical College of Wisconsin Applauds Mental Health Investments

DHS launches new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard

Includes demographic data, vaccine distribution by county

Coalition of Health Care, Advocates, Criminal Justice Partners Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response

February 11, 2021

DHS and Laboratory Partners Identify Second Case of Variant Strain B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce First Community-Based Vaccination Clinic In Rock County To Open February 16

Gov. Evers Proposes Legalizing Marijuana, Investing Portion of Revenue in Equity Initiatives and Rural Schools

Governor’s proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce $573 Million Multistate Agreement with McKinsey & Company for “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic with Purdue Pharma

February 4, 2021

Gov. Evers Grants Thirty-Seven More Pardons

FEMA Provides $47 Million to the State of Wisconsin for Vaccine Distribution Support

Wisconsin Expands Medicaid Coverage of Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Members

New benefit becomes effective on February 1, 2021

Peer-Run Respite for Veterans Now Open

The R&R House supports veterans with mental health and substance use challenges

DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Tentatively Beginning March 1

Focuses on vulnerability and exposure risk of COVID-19

DHS Releases Enhancements to COVID-19 Data Disease Activity Dashboard

Offers new and improved case activity features

Gov. Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency, Issues New Face Coverings Order as State Continues Vaccine Distribution

Wisconsin Announces 65 and older Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning January 25

Protect Our Care Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Selection of Andrea Palm as Deputy Secretary of HHS

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Gov. Tony Evers Releases Statement on DHS Secretary-designee Palm Nomination, Announces DHS Interim Secretary Karen Timberlake

Gov. Evers Announces DHS Assisted Living Facilities Will Begin Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

Gov. Evers Announces Launch of Mobile Vaccination Teams

Mobile vaccination clinics will expand vaccine access to all corners of Wisconsin

New Smelt Consumption Advisory for Lake Superior

Elevated Levels of PFAS Found in Rainbow Smelt

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Nearly $9 Million Awarded for Drug Treatment Services

Funding to support treatment for the problem use of opioids and stimulants

DHS Unveils Enhancements to COVID-19 Vaccine Data Page

Supervisor Martin Calls for Vaccination of MCTS Bus Drivers

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce $86 Million in Funding for Local and Tribal Health Departments

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce $86 Million in Funding for Local and Tribal Health Departments

Supervisor Czarnezki Calls for Vaccination of Poll Workers and Election Officials

DHS and Laboratory Partners Identify Variant Strain B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

City of Milwaukee Health Department Vaccination Site to Open at the Wisconsin Center

Department of Health Services Announces Police and Fire are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccines will be available to them starting January 18, 2021

Gov. Evers and Department of Health Services Call on Federal Government to Distribute More COVID-19 Vaccine

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin National Guard Surpasses One Million COVID-19 Tests Administered

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Mental Health During the Holidays

Governor Evers announces new WEDC guides for workplace mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

Guides join other online resources for staying healthy

DHS Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Data Page

Gov. Evers Announces the Launch of the Pharmacy Distribution Program for Long-Term Care

First on-site COVID-19 vaccinations at skilled nursing facilities begin today

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Wisconsin to Expand Testing for Assisted Living Facilities

DHS will support assisted living facilities in routine testing of staff and residents

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin to Offer At-Home COVID-19 Testing Option

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Confirms COVID-19 Vaccine will be Covered for All

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Receive First Shipment of Moderna Vaccine

Second FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective

Wisconsin National Guard assisting with COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Gov. Evers, State Health Officials Call on Federal Government to Send Wisconsin More COVID-19 Vaccine

Federal officials indicate Wisconsin will receive less Pfizer vaccine doses than expected

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce a New Outpatient Infusion Clinic Opening for COVID-19 Patients

Clinic will offer treatment for mild to moderate cases to help prevent serious illness

Gov. Evers Radio Address on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces New Contact Tracing App to Launch Next Week

WI Exposure Notification app can alert you if you’ve been in close contact with a positive case

Wisconsin PFAS Action Council Releases PFAS Action Plan

Gov. Evers Announces DHS has Activated the Federal Government’s Pharmacy Distribution Program for COVID-19 Vaccine

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin Receiving First Shipment of Pfizer Vaccine

State ready to enact the Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Program

New Mental Health Emergency Center Planned for Milwaukee County Residents

Milwaukee County and Four Local Health Systems Enter Negotiations to Develop Joint Venture

WHEDA receives $5.4 million grant from HUD to support housing for low-income homeless people with disabilities

Affordable Health Care Assistance Deadline is December 15th

DHS Launches COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Dashboard

Monitoring wastewater can help officials gauge COVID-19 activity in communities as early as a week before clinical testing

Equal Rights Commission announces Municipality Equality Index score, International Human Rights Day celebration

DNR And DHS Publish 2020-2021 Fish Consumption Advisory

Choose Wisely Booklet Outlines Safe-Eating Guidelines For Fish

Evers Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Health Care Workforce

Pheasant Stocking Provides Additional Hunting Opportunities This Holiday Season

Wisconsin Offers Equipment to Retail Establishments to Increase People’s Ability to Safely Use FoodShare Benefits

DHS Announces New COVID-19 Guidance on Quarantine Duration

DHS supports revised CDC guidelines to shorten quarantine for close contacts

DHS Launches New Map Visualizations Providing Additional Geographic Breakdowns for COVID-19 Case and Death Data

New geographies include municipalities, zip codes, and school district boundaries

UW System initiates incentives for student nurses to assist in health care crisis

Vivent Health Sponsors Town Hall with the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin on World AIDS Day

Virtual event will honor World AIDS Day and continue the conversation on how we can end the HIV epidemic

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Family Caregivers Can Access Many Helpful Resources This Holiday Season

November is National Family Caregiver Month

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin has Shipped One Millionth N95 Mask through State Distribution System

Gov. Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency Due to Overwhelmed Wisconsin Hospitals, Issues New Face Coverings Order

DATCP, DHS Share Tips to Help Wisconsinites Avoid Vaccine Trial Imposter Scams

Governor Evers and DHS Direct an Additional $80 Million to Support Skilled Nursing Facilities

Wisconsin Teachers’ Unions Defend Local Health Departments’ Authority and Call for Even Stronger Action!

DNR To Host Online Listening Sessions Nov. 18 Regarding PFAS Investigation In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities

Public Encouraged To Submit Comments

Gov. Evers and DHS Ask Wisconsinites to Celebrate Holidays Safely

Avoiding in-person gatherings with those outside your household will slow the spread of COVID-19