Department of Health Services

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

PFAS Found In Sediment and Surface Water At Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern

PFAS Are Highest In The Kinnickinnic River

Gov. Evers Continues to Expand Community Testing Programs, Announces New Online Tool

Baldwin, Moore, Kind, Pocan Push for Expanded Food Assistance for Wisconsin in Coronavirus Relief Legislation

"As we face historic economic and social disruption during this pandemic, we must bolster the SNAP program and ensure access for those Wisconsinites who need food assistance."

Gov. Evers Details Expanded COVID-19 Contact Tracing Efforts

Local and State public health agencies have already completed nearly 18,000 contact tracing interviews since March

DHS Announces Hospital Metrics for Badger Bounce Back

Governor Evers Suspends Rules to Ensure Patient Care, Coverage Continues During COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Make Wisconsin One of the Top States in Testing Per Capita

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Community Testing Events in Northwest Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces the Launch of Community Testing Events

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address Urging for Unified, Bipartisan Solutions

Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes

Milwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens

DHS Releases Data About COVID-19 Public Health Investigations and Outbreaks Across Wisconsin

Cudahy Health Department and State Partners Investigate Cases of COVID-19 Linked to Local Meat Packing Plant

Testing and contact tracing are underway to prevent the spread of the virus

Wisconsin to Provide Temporary Food Benefits for Children Missing School Meals

Evers Administration Seeks to Save Lives, Stop Republican Lawsuit

Gov. Evers Announces Expanded Opportunities for Certain Nonessential Businesses

Governor Evers suspends Department of Revenue Administrative Rules in order to make certain commerce safer and maintain social distancing

UFCW Local 1473 Announces Universal Free Coronavirus Testing for Patrick Cudahy Workers

Agreement Between Union, Smithfield Foods and Local Public Health Authorities Important Step Forward for Stemming the Spread of Virus

WMC Announces Plan to Get Back to Business

Proposal Will Protect Lives, Livelihoods and Wisconsin’s Future

Gov. Evers Signs Emergency Order #32, Relating to the Operation of an Alternative Care Facility at State Fair Park

Racine County Sheriff’s Office Statement on DHS Emergency Orders

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 605 Expanding Access to Standing Technology for Individuals with Disabilities

The MacIver Institute: Governor Evers Is Wrong To Extend “Safer at Home”

The Permanent Damage That Extending “Safer at Home” Order Will Inflict On Our Families, Friends And Neighbors Is Not Supported By Science Or Common Sense

WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home Extension

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Extend Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order

Sebring Calls for End to Closure of Businesses

DNR Directs JCI/Tyco To Provide Emergency Drinking Water for Three Homeowners On Private Wells Near JCI/Tyco Biosolid Applied Fields Investigation Area After Sampling Results Show High Levels of PFAS Contamination

DNR To Host Online Listening Session April 15

Gov. Evers Announces Second Alternative Care Facility at Alliant Energy Center

Gov. Evers Announces COVID-19 Volunteer Program

Wisconsinites Who Lose Health Insurance During COVID-19 May Be Able to Enroll on HealthCare.gov or in BadgerCare

Department of Health Services Increases Contact Tracing Capabilities

Gov. Evers Reiterates Options Available for Religious Gatherings and Services

Gov. Evers Announces Construction of Alternative Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park

Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Democratic Radio Address on Public Health after the April 7 Spring Election

Johnson Leads Wisconsin Delegation Letter Supporting Major Disaster Declaration Request

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Shipment of Personal Protective Equipment from the Strategic National Stockpile

AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsin Residents to be Alert to Potential COVID-19 Marketing Scams

Gov. Evers Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Evers Issues Order to Expedite Expansion, Enhance Efficiency of Healthcare Workforce   

Press Release: Gov. Evers Suspends Evictions and Foreclosures During Public Health Emergency

Supervisor Martin Urges Residents to Stay Home and Stay Safe to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus

Gov. Evers Launches Wisconsin’s COVID-19 PPE Program

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Issue Safer at Home Order

Order of the City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Imposing a City-Wide “Stay-At-Home” Requirement to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19

Wisconsin Requests FEMA Assistance in Obtaining Protective Medical Supplies

Gov. Evers Urges Wisconsinites to Stay Home

Gov. Evers Announces Four Remaining Grand Princess Cruise Ship Passengers Return to Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Updated Mass Gatherings Order

Gov. Evers Confirms Two COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Urges the Public to Help Keep Our Healthcare Workers Safe

Gov. Evers Orders Scaling Down of all Child Care Settings

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Limit Gatherings to Less Than 10 to Slow Spread of COVID-19

Measures also being taken to manage testing capacity in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Prohibit Mass Gatherings of 50 People or More

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin National Guard Work to Bring Grand Princess Cruise Ship Passengers Safely Back to Wisconsin

Milwaukee Public Library to Close Public Locations March 16-29

Exception for early voting at Zablocki Branch Library

Second Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Discovered in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee Health Department to give update

Franklin Health Department reports positive case of COVID-19

Wisconsin Elections Commission Responds to Coronavirus COVID-19, Urges Absentee Voting

First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Confirmed in the City of Milwaukee

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Mandate Statewide Closure of All K-12 Wisconsin Schools

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is Canceling All Performances Through March 23 Due to EverIncreasing Concerns Over the Spread of the COVID-19 Virus

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Issues Proclamation About COVID-19

Administrative Orders will be implemented around paid leave and travel to provide employees with a financial safety net and to prioritize the health and safety of residents served by Milwaukee County

Lynden and COVID-19

Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Suspend all Performances and Public Events Through April 5, 2020

An urgent message regarding First Stage performance schedule due to COVID-19

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Cancels March 19th Neighborhood Night and Postpones April 4th Birthday Party

The Museum will follow the Department of Health Services’ recommendation for cancelling large public events due to coronavirus.

Elections Commission Takes Action on COVID-19 Issues for April 7 and May 12 Elections

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is Canceling March 13-15 Performances at the Marcus Performing Arts Center Due to Ever-Increasing Concerns Over the Spread of the COVID-19 Virus

Milwaukee Health Department issues guidelines for travel and mass gatherings

Residents encouraged to avoid non-essential travel, events with more than 250 people

Two Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Dane County

Patients were in contact with person with illness confirmed earlier this week

Gov. Evers Declares Public Health Emergency Due to COVID-19

Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin

New guidance for people who have been on a cruise in Egypt

Third Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin

Person was exposed while traveling

Second Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin

Person was exposed while traveling

State Health Agency Offers Tips for Travelers in Response to COVID-19

Advice is for people who are planning and returning from trips

Gov. Evers Acts on More Than 60 Bills

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers to Host Third Annual Health Equity Summit

Empower a Healthier Milwaukee

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Focused on Expanding Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services

Gov. Evers Signs Legislation at Ashland High School Enhancing Student Safety and Support

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Supervisors Introduce Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes

Leadership commits to eliminating institutional racism by changing County policies, practices and power structures

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces “Epi Access” Legislation

Gov. Evers’ Statement on 2019 Novel Coronavirus

2019 Novel Coronavirus Case is Confirmed in Wisconsin

Risk to Wisconsin Public Remains Low

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Relating to Employee Contracts and Funding for Homelessness

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Approves DNR Effort to Create New PFAS Standards

PFAS Permanent Rulemaking Process Moves Forward

Democrats Introduce “Raising the Bar on Clean Water” Legislative Package

The package consists of five bills which repeal a multitude of regressive Republican water policies.

Rep. Robyn Vining Proposes Bill to Curb Youth Vaping & Protect Consumers

Bill is part of the Vaping Awareness Prevention package to improve public health in Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers Signs Six Bipartisan Bills

Governor signs six bills into law.

Gov. Evers Takes Action to Address Youth Vaping

“Vaping is a serious public health epidemic and it is time to take action," said Evers.

DNR Providing Emergency Drinking Water to Homeowner with PFAS Contamination Near JCI Investigation Area

With Hospitalizations on the Rise, DHS Wants to Avoid a More Deadly Flu Season

Residents encouraged to get flu shots and take other precautions to avoid serious illness

DNR Confirms PFAS-Containing Foam Found at the Mouth of Starkweather Creek and Lake Monona

Wisconsin Health Officials Find E. coli O157 in Bagged Romaine Salad from Salinas Valley, California

Consumers should avoid eating any products with romaine lettuce from that region

Health Agency Reminds State Residents That Cold Can be Deadly

Wisconsin had 75 cold-related deaths last winter

DHS Investigates Outbreak of Adenovirus Infections on College Campuses

Students and staff urged to take care to avoid respiratory illness

DHS Urges Residents to Set a Healthy Table this Thanksgiving

Advice comes as DHS investigates E. coli and hepatitis A infections

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 380 to Expand Health Care Access via Telehealth Services

"Wisconsin residents deserve access to quality health care, regardless of where they live in our state.”

AG Kaul Announces 3 Counties and 1 Tribe to Establish Treatment Courts; 7 Counties to Expand Current Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Programs

Wisconsin Collects More Than 30 Tons of Unused Medications During Drug Take Back Day; Ranks Second in Nation

Statewide 280 law enforcement agencies hosted Drug Take Back events and collected disposed drugs from 476 permanent drug disposal boxes at law enforcement agencies across the state.