Department of Health Services

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