Department of Health Services

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Gender-Neutral Language Options for Parents to be Added to Wisconsin Birth Certificates

Will Face Masks Remain Post Pandemic?

Some health professionals think face coverings are here to stay.

Syphilis Cases Up 300% in Milwaukee

Once nearly eliminated, syphilis is 'back with a vengeance.'

Wisconsin to Issue Second Round of Benefits to Children Who Missed Free or Reduced Price School Meals Because of COVID-19 Pandemic

School P-EBT benefits to be released this weekend will cover the months of December 2020 through March 2021

Schools Can Offer Free COVID-19 Tests

State DHS using federal funds to provide public and private schools free testing supplies.

Governor Evers, DHS Announce Enhanced COVID-19 Testing Support for Schools

COVID-19 testing services are now available for the 2021-2022 school year

State Health Agency Finds Cases of Adult and Congenital Syphilis Spiking in Wisconsin

Pregnant people in six Wisconsin counties should be screened for syphilis at least twice during pregnancy

Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again

Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.

Delta COVID-19 Strain in Wisconsin

Vaccination important to fighting highly contagious strain.

DHS Now Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern B.1.617.2, the Delta Variant

With the addition of new variant of concern, DHS urges vaccination to combat COVID-19

The Fix to GOP K-12 Budget Woes Rests in BadgerCare Expansion

Dem Motion to Expand BadgerCare Could Secure $2.3 Billion for Schools

DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinics to Begin Ramping Down Operations

Multiple COVID-19 vaccination options continue to be available

Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 23

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. June 16

Wisconsin Re-Launches “You Stop the Spread” Multimedia Campaign

Encourages People to Get Vaccinated to Protect Themselves and Their Communities from COVID-19

Conversion therapy executive order in the best interest of Wisconsin youth

Joint statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Is Your Home Healthy?

More time spent at home during the pandemic may have exposed you to other health risks

Build Trust to Boost Vaccinations

Only 24% of Blacks, 32% of Latinx in state have had at least one dose.

Potential Impact to Certain Individuals Who Received Services From Wisconsin Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Federal and State Officials Advise COVID-19 Vaccine Providers in Wisconsin that Individuals Seeking Vaccinations Cannot Be Charged

Republicans Scheme to Continue Scott Walker Era

Thwarting voters’ choice by refusing to approve Evers appointees to boards, commissions.

Gov. Evers Announces Rainbow Pride Flag to be Flown Statewide in Celebration of Pride Month

Governor signs executive orders directing state agencies to use gender-neutral language, prohibiting use of state and federal funds for conversion therapy

Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin is June 2

Fruit and Vegetable Benefit is Increased for WIC Participants

American Rescue Plan Act funds temporary WIC increase

222 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 4 COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hour period.

More than 1,000 nursing and pharmacy students receive tuition credit for providing vaccinations during pandemic

UW System extending program through summer

272 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 0 COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hour period, but data update adds 37 deaths to total.

DHS Updates COVID-19 Summary Data Page

New dashboard displays key COVID-19 metrics and utilizes improved data

330 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 5 COVID-19 deaths.

Wisconsin Set to Distribute FoodShare Benefits for New Pandemic-EBT Program for Children Under 6 Who are Not in School

Nearly Half of State’s Prison Population Vaccinated

Despite incarcerated people becoming eligible early on, vaccinations lagged in prisons.

376 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.

Gov. Evers Blasts Republicans for Playing Politics with Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery

Republicans gavel out of special session in seconds, reject plan to expand BadgerCare, invest $1 billion into economic development projects and initiatives in the wake of coronavirus pandemic

151 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 1 COVID-19 death.

State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication

Dr. Jasmine Zapata wants to be receptive to community needs, promote health programs.

147 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

293 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 3 COVID-19 deaths.

406 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.

448 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 2 COVID-19 deaths.

Coggs Building Could Be Abandoned

Century-old building on 12th and Vliet a victim of deferred maintenance, too expensive to restore, may be sold.

383 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 5 COVID-19 deaths.

Parents Eligible for Pandemic Food Aid

FoodShare funding reimburses parents whose kids under age 6 would have gotten free school meals.

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session to Expand Access to Healthcare, Invest $1 Billion Into State’s Economic Recovery

Governor's proposal calls for reinvesting BadgerCare expansion cost savings into economic development projects across the state

481 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 13 COVID-19 deaths.

Milwaukee County Doctor Charged with Identity Theft and Medical Assistance Fraud

May 18, 2021

DNR Hosts Virtual Listening Sessions On PFAS Contamination In Marinette & Peshtigo On May 19

Public Encouraged To Attend & Provide Comments

116 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services Creates Office of Health Equity

Announces Search for Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Medicaid Expansion Increases Access to Care, Improves Health Outcomes, and Lowers Death Rates New Study Shows

232 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

About The CDC’s New Mask Guidance

It’s not ‘masks off’ for everyone, say state public health experts.

550 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 4 COVID-19 deaths.

513 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 1 COVID-19 deaths.

485 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 18 COVID-19 deaths.

State Approves COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 12 and Older

Adolescents and younger teenagers can now get the vaccine in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective

558 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 18 COVID-19 deaths.

517 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 13 COVID-19 deaths.

Senator Johnson Opposes Former WI Health Official Despite Overwhelming Bipartisan Support

Senator Ron Johnson Again Shows He’s Far Outside What Wisconsinites Expect from Elected Leaders in Washington

FDA Approves Vaccine for Kids 12 to 15

The CDC still has to review the authorization and make recommendations for its use with this age group.

Senator Ron Johnson Opposes Former Wisconsin Health Official in Preliminary Senate Vote

Opportunity Wisconsin calls on Johnson to confirm Andrea Palm in final vote tomorrow morning

205 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

Officials Push To Vaccinate Kids 12 to 15

Could help get to herd immunity, officials across state sending consent forms to parents.

308 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

525 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 20 COVID-19 deaths.

Wisconsin Needs Medicaid Expansion

$1.6 billion in federal dollars would fund the health care Wisconsin residents deserve.

662 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 7 COVID-19 deaths.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Necessity of Enhanced Violence Prevention Funding & Community Collaborations

“I am Committed to Fighting for Necessary and Lifesaving Investments in our Youth and Communities to Collaborate”

Peshtigo Residents Faced “Massive” PFAS Contamination

Struggling with after effects of dangerous "forever chemicals."

667 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 14 COVID-19 deaths.

639 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 13 COVID-19 deaths.

Wisconsin Drug Take Back Collection #2 in the Country; Collects Over 60,000 lbs. of Unwanted Medications to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

May 5, 2021

721 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 11 COVID-19 deaths.

DHS Connecting Vaccinators with Groups Wanting On-Site Vaccination Clinics

Matching employers and organizations with local vaccine providers

349 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

405 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported -2 COVID-19 deaths as it continues to clean up its data.

675 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 18 COVID-19 deaths.

Church Leaders In State Promote Vaccine

Religious groups urge people to get the shot for COVID-19, especially those left behind.

789 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Approves Biennial Mailing to Inactive Voters

Bill Makes Vaccine Tampering, Destruction a Felony

Another pandemic related bill would direct inmate's stimulus checks to victim restitution.

806 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.

688 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 34 COVID-19 deaths.

City Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Wednesday

Milwaukee also using more community clinics to make vaccinations more convenient.

815 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 17 COVID-19 deaths.

Multigenerational Homes Hit Harder By COVID-19

13% of state residents, often families of color, face higher risks of infection and death.

367 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

399 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported -1 COVID-19 deaths as it continues to clean up its data.

494 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 19 COVID-19 deaths.

Get a COVID-19 Vaccine At the Nomad

The Brady Street BID is hosting a pop-up clinic there next week.

795 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 13 COVID-19 deaths.

732 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 4 COVID-19 deaths.

DHS Transitions to VaccineFinder

626 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 3 COVID-19 deaths.

New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools

Federally funded testing program for students and staff aims to ‘decrease disruptions in classrooms.'

805 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.

State Officials Push Action on PFAS

50 state sites polluted. Evers budget includes $20 million to fight forever chemicals.

Governor Evers, DHS Announce More Than $175 Million to Support COVID-19 Testing in Schools

373 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 1 COVID-19 death.

Let the Crowds In

Highlights from state Supreme Court ruling overthrowing state order on bar and restaurant capacity limits.