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Baldwin Pushes DOJ to Help Address Steep Decline for Crime Victims Fund
Wisconsin DOJ faces 41% reduction in funding for crime victim assistance in FY2024
Oct 26th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAfter 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed
Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin
Dec 28th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Many Residents Unaware State Moved Out of Coggs Center
Individuals keep showing up at old location for FoodShare, other benefits.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Sam WoodsNearly All Wisconsinites Age 6 Months and Older Now Eligible for Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
DHS urges Wisconsinites to get an updated COVID-19 vaccination and a flu shot to protect themselves and others ahead of the holidays
Dec 15th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Leader Karen Timberlake Leaving Gov. Evers Administration
Timberlake has led Department of Health Services since January 2021.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneGov. Evers Announces DHS Secretary-designee Timberlake Leaving Evers Administration
Dec 9th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Wisconsin DOJ and 32 other States finalize $435 Million Agreement with JUUL Labs
December 8, 2022
Dec 8th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of JusticeDHS, OCI Urge Wisconsinites to Sign up for Health Care Coverage by December 15
Marketplace enrollment ensures coverage starts January 1
Dec 8th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesAs the Cold Weather Brings an Uptick in COVID-19 Cases, DHS Reminds Wisconsinites How to Stay Healthy this Holiday Season
Free COVID-19 self-tests and COVID-19 treatment telehealth services are available
Dec 7th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Awarded $45 Million to Support Public Health Workforce Development
Grant from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to advance public health workforce development at state and local levels over next five years
Dec 5th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Announces Opportunity to Order More Free COVID-19 Self-Tests
All Wisconsin households can order a free package of COVID-19 self-tests each month
Nov 17th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Announces Medicaid Nursing Home Rate Increase to Support Health Care Workforce
DHS to cover an average of 90% of nursing homes' costs of providing care for Medicaid members
Nov 16th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Launching COVID-19 Telehealth Program To Expand Drug Access
Service builds on Test-to-Treat program. Designed to fill health care coverage gaps.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn$12 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Wisconsin Home and Community-Based Services Professionals
First wave of awards will bring innovation and enhancement to the state’s direct care workforce
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Launches Free Telehealth Service for COVID-19 Treatment
Increases access to life saving antiviral treatments
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, DHS Announce Grants to Expand Child Telepsychiatry Services, Access to Behavioral Health Care
More than $100 million invested in behavioral health in past year
Nov 1st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Secretary-designee Timberlake and Insurance Commissioner Houdek Celebrate the 10th Annual Open Enrollment Period on HealthCare.gov
Wisconsinites in every corner of the state can sign up for affordable, high quality health insurance from November 1, 2022 through January 15, 2023
Nov 1st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesHunger Task Force Blasts State For Leaving Coggs Building
Files civil rights complaint. State says residents seeking benefits can still get service.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Receives Federal Approval to Implement Housing Benefits
Stable housing is critical to improving health outcomes for children and families
Oct 27th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesNational Commission on Correctional Health Care Names Wisconsin Resource Center 2022 Facility of the Year
Award recognizes quality and innovation in resident care
Oct 24th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesState Agencies Launch Real Talks Campaign to Prevent and Reduce Substance Use
Strategies encourage open, honest, and caring conversations about drugs
Oct 19th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, DHS Announce $16 Million Investment in Maternal and Child Health
Initiative to reduce maternal and infant mortality disparities through impactful partnerships
Oct 12th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Accepting Applications for Projects to Improve Cultural Competence of Behavioral Health Workforce
Grants to be awarded for equity and inclusion efforts
Sep 30th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Launches Monkeypox Data Page
Sep 28th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Nearly $32 Million in EMS Flex Grants, Providing Support to 442 EMS Providers in Nearly Every Wisconsin County
Governor invests an additional $20 million into EMS grant program based on increased need
Sep 20th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversSenators Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 Lifeline saw a 45 percent increase after adopting three-digit number
Sep 15th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinDHS Receives Five-Year Grant for Suicide Prevention
Wisconsin one of six states to receive federal grant
Sep 15th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Make a Plan to Get Boosted Against COVID-19 this Fall
People 12 and older are now eligible for updated COVID-19 boosters that target the original virus and newest Omicron subvariants
Sep 7th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin DOJ, 33 States Reach $438.5 Million Agreement with JUUL Labs
Wisconsin’s allocated share of the agreement would be more than $14.4 million.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of JusticeDHS Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility Criteria for Wisconsinites
Early monkeypox data show emerging health disparities
Sep 6th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesLegislators Still Sitting on Opioid Funding
Democrats, health officials says lives could be lost if settlement funds not used to fight drug epidemic.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Evan CaseyA Map of County’s Overdose Deaths
78% of deaths last year involved fentanyl. But use of new drug, Xylazine, rising.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesGov. Evers, AG Kaul Slam Republicans for Again Delaying Funds to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Anonymous GOP objection delays $6 million in settlement funds from pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributors for opioid and substance misuse prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery programming
Aug 17th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversDHS Accepting Applications for Home and Community-Based Services Grants
American Rescue Plan Act funds to help improve services for people in Wisconsin's long-term care programs
Aug 11th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, DHS Announce Over $14 Million to Build Capacity for Wisconsin’s Behavioral Health Needs
Projects to increase access and build workforce for mental health and substance use services
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers, DHS Announce $8 Million Being Distributed to Help Support, Stabilize EMS Providers Across the State
EMS providers to receive an additional nearly $25,000 to support purchasing new emergency service vehicles, patient transport equipment, and diagnostic medical equipment
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversDHS Submits Updated Proposal for Opioid Settlement Funds to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance
Plan includes recommendations on how the state should use $31 million awarded from agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors
Aug 1st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, DHS Announce $2.5 Million in Telehealth Grants for Behavioral Health Providers
Neighborhood access stations to help remove barriers to care
Jul 27th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGovernor Evers, DHS Announce Launch of WisCaregiver Careers Program Expansion
Expanded program will train more certified nursing aides to support Wisconsin’s nursing homes
Jul 21st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesSenator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline Launches Nationwide
Baldwin helped deliver funding for 988 line through omnibus legislation and bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Jul 15th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin is Ready to Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free and confidential behavioral healthcare and support available 24/7
Jul 15th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversDHS Provides Updates During National Infant Formula Shortage
Parents have more options to feed their babies
Jul 12th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin SeniorCare Program to Cover Vaccines Provided at Pharmacies
New benefit will increase senior access to vaccines
Jun 27th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesState Begins Vaccines For Youngest People
Children aged 6 months to 5 now eligible, as COVID-19 continues to spread across state.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Erik GunnDHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Everyone Age 6 Months and Older
Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines authorized for children 6 months through 5 years
Jun 21st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCity of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
Jun 10th, 2022 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
DHS Updates COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination Page to Include Data by Booster Dose Status
Data continue to show staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines protects against severe illness and death due to COVID-19
May 26th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWI Health Department Urges Booster Shots for Ages 5 to 11
Following guidance of CDC, which is expanding recommendations for 2nd booster shot.
May 24th, 2022 by Erik GunnDHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses to Everyone 5 and Older
Children ages 5-11 now eligible for a booster dose
May 23rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Provides Tips for Families During National Infant Formula Shortage
May 19th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Joins National Effort to Grow and Retain Health Care Workforce
Multiple states collaborate to address worker shortages
May 10th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, Evers Administration Cabinet Take ‘Cabinet on the Road’ to Western Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers, together with members of his cabinet, hosted ‘Cabinet on the Road’ events in Osseo, Altoona, Menomonie, and Eau Claire.
May 6th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversDHS Makes Changes to COVID-19 Data Webpages
Updates make data easier to find, align with CDC Community Levels as a tool to keep you safe and healthy
Apr 14th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesProposal to Extend Medicaid Coverage for Postpartum Individuals Open for Public Comment
Federal government approval would extend coverage from 60 to 90 days
Apr 7th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWastewater Tests Show Uptick in COVID-19
Too early to tell but increases found in several cities, including Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Shamane Mills‘You Are Heroes,’ Evers Tells Workers
Governor kicks off statewide tour to thank health and front-line workers who helped battle pandemic.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Shamane MillsDHS Urges FoodShare Members to Protect Themselves from Fraud
Mar 14th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Gov. Evers Announces Additional Security Pay Program for State Employees
Mar 11th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Families with Children Who Did Not Receive Free or Reduced Price Meals at School Due to COVID-19 Will Receive Food Benefits
Wisconsin issues first round of benefits through the 2021-2022 School P-EBT Program
Mar 7th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Updates Vaccination Coverage Dashboard to Include Booster and Additional Dose Data
New metrics show coverage by county and demographics
Feb 24th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS to Request 30-day Extension of Medicaid Coverage for Women After Pregnancy
Federal government’s approval would increase coverage from 60 to 90 days
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesKaul, Planned Parenthood Oppose Abortion Ban
GOP bill almost identical to restrictive 6-week abortion ban passed in Texas.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffCreating a workforce to build healthier communities
With help from Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant, UW-Eau Claire, Mayo Clinic, and others hope to train new generation of health care workers, teachers
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationDHS Urges Vaccination as the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Gains Full FDA Approval
Feb 1st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Gov. Evers Announces More Than 5.4 Million Pieces of PPE Distributed So Far in 2022
More than 533,000 pieces of PPE distributed to school districts across Wisconsin this year
Jan 24th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversWisconsin Sees Record COVID-19 Cases
State health officials report highest ever seven-day-average of cases
Jan 20th, 2022 by Rob MentzerNational Guard Deploying to Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Gov. Evers deploying 210 members in wake of COVID-19 surge.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneGov. Evers Announces Wisconsin National Guard to Support Hospital and Nursing Home Capacity
Jan 13th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Gov. Evers, OCI Announce Cost of COVID-19 At-Home Tests to be Covered by all Health Plans
New requirement comes from Biden Administration as Omicron Cases Surge
Jan 13th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversDHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose for Everyone Ages 12 and Older
DHS also recommends Pfizer and Moderna booster doses at 5 months and an additional primary dose for certain immunocompromised children 5 through 11 years of age
Jan 7th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments
Initial supply of molnupiravir and Paxlovid is limited, both drugs require a prescription
Jan 5th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers and DHS Announce FEMA Support for Wisconsin Hospitals
FEMA support will provide critical care to Wisconsinites in the Green Bay area
Dec 21st, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesPressure Builds on State’s Hospitals
More than 95% of ICU beds are full, one-third of them patients with COVID-19.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Erik GunnGovernor Evers, DHS Mark the One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Vaccine Arriving in Wisconsin
More than two-thirds of Wisconsin adults are now fully vaccinated and nearly 90,000 children ages 5 through 11 have received at least one dose.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesLa Crosse Lighthouse Peer-Run Respite Opens
A space for healing mental health and substance use concerns
Dec 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesMany Older Teens Eligible for Booster Shots
State officials say those 16 or older who got the Pfizer vaccine should get booster shot.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinDHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose for everyone 16 and older
DHS supports the FDA authorization and CDC recommendation to provide a Pfizer booster dose for 16- and 17-year-olds
Dec 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Awards $8.1 Million in Community Outreach Grants to Promote Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations
Funds still available for community organizations to support vaccine outreach
Dec 9th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesFirst Case of the Omicron Variant Identified in Wisconsin
Governor Evers, DHS urge vaccination and continued public health practices to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant
Dec 4th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Provides Update on Omicron Variant
No cases among Wisconsin residents have been identified at this time but investigation is ongoing
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesFederal Funds Help Wisconsinites Get Health Coverage
$2 million ARPA funding to non-profit that helps people sign up for insurance through ACA.
Nov 20th, 2021 by Erik GunnDHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose for Anyone 18 and Older
DHS supports the FDA authorization, CDC recommendations
Nov 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Urges Wisconsinites to Celebrate the Holidays Safely
Provides recommendations to help reduce the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19
Nov 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Join the Bloomberg Opioids Overdose Prevention Initiative
Bloomberg Philanthropies expands initiative to five new states, commits additional $120 million to reduce overdose deaths in U.S.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversWisconsin to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 5-11
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective for this age group
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers Joins OCI and DHS to Encourage Wisconsinites to Sign Up for Health Coverage During Open Enrollment
Nov 1st, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Wisconsin to Offer COVID-19 Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Booster Doses
DHS supports CDC recommendation to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Announces Multiple Funding Opportunities to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities
Oct 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
DHS Provides Update on Measles Cases in Wisconsin
Risk of measles transmission in surrounding communities remains low
Oct 8th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity, Relaunches Community Testing Program
The program seeks to increase COVID-19 testing access across Wisconsin
Oct 7th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Continues Investment in Quality Health Care for Rural Areas
Oct 6th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
DHS Announces the Hire of the Director of the Office of Health Equity
Dr. Michelle Robinson to serve as the first director of the newly formed office
Oct 5th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Announces New Electronic Communications to Notify COVID-19 Close Contacts
Contact tracers can now send texts and emails to close contacts of people who have tested positive for COVID-19
Oct 4th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Improves Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services for Medicaid Members
Beginning November 1, a new vendor will make updates to improve the member experience, but the overall process to secure assistance getting to covered appointments will remain the same
Sep 29th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesState DHS Approves COVID-19 Booster
Senior citizens who got Pfizer shot should get booster, as should some groups with underlying conditions or greater exposure.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Graham KilmerWisconsin to Offer COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Booster Doses
DHS supports the FDA authorization, CDC recommendation to provide Pfizer booster doses to certain populations
Sep 27th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesMore Than 142,000 People Receive First Dose Between August 20 and September 19
DHS encourages Wisconsinites who received their first vaccine dose between August 20 and September 19 to claim their $100 reward by September 30
Sep 20th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Connect Fully Implemented
Comprehensive electronic health records system in use at all seven state facilities
Sep 20th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCoggs Center Welfare Office Resumes Full-Time Hours
Limited hours made it difficult to access services like FoodShare, childcare subsidies.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Sam WoodsGov. Evers, DHS Remind Wisconsinites to Get Vaccinated to Get $100
Wisconsinites who receive their first dose August 20 through September 19 are eligible to receive the reward
Sep 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers Announces $58.4 Million Investment in Local COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery
Local and tribal health departments receive funding from American Rescue Plan Act
Sep 13th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers, DHS Announce Deputy Secretary Willems Van Dijk to Retire
Governor thanks Deputy Secretary Willems Van Dijk for years of service to the state, welcomes Deb Standridge to new role
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers, DHS Announce Extension of the $100 COVID-19 Vaccine Reward Program
More than 65,000 Wisconsinites receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine between Aug. 20 and Sept. 1
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversLeaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneGov. Evers, DHS Announce $5.7 Million in Funding for Mental Health Emergency Center in Milwaukee
Investment continues Administration's efforts to ensure state rebounds and recovers from the coronavirus pandemic
Aug 31st, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversKeeping Kids Safe During Back to School
As cases rise, DHS and DPI urge districts and schools to follow COVID-19 guidance
Aug 27th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Urges Vaccination as Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Gains Full FDA Approval
Vaccination also encouraged under EUA for children ages 12 to 15, and for an additional dose in people who are immunocompromised
Aug 26th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin Vaccinators Have Administered 6 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
Over 50 percent of Wisconsinites have completed their vaccine series
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers Launches $100 COVID-19 Vaccine Reward Program to Encourage Wisconsinites to Get Vaccinated
Wisconsinites will receive $100 by getting vaccinated now through September 6
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversState Health Officials Expect Current COVID-19 Surge Will Worsen
Surge is driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant and low vaccination rates.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Danielle KaedingDHS Releases New Data on COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths by Vaccination Status
Data shows the rate of infection much higher amongst individuals who are not fully vaccinated
Aug 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin to Offer Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose to People Who Are Immunocompromised
DHS supports FDA, ACIP recommendations of additional dose of mRNA vaccine to people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised
Aug 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, DHS Announce 608 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered at Wisconsin State Fair
On-site vaccination clinic brings COVID-19 vaccines and free cream puffs to many during Wisconsin State Fair
Aug 16th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers Announces Vaccine Clinics, Encourages State Workers and Families to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccination is key to protecting employees and their families from Delta variant
Aug 13th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers, DHS Announce 194 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered at Wisconsin State Fair
On-site vaccination clinic brings COVID-19 vaccines and free cream puffs to many during Wisconsin State Fair’s opening days
Aug 9th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversDHS Releases New and Updated Resources for Schools to Keep Students Safe
Resources include updated guidance on outbreaks and new testing communications toolkit
Aug 6th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, DHS Announce Free Cream Puffs for Individuals Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine at Wisconsin State Fair
Governor, DHS, Wisconsin State Fair collaborate to host on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Wisconsin State Fair
Aug 4th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversWisconsin Submits Plans to Support Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Prevention activities, treatment programs, and recovery supports are part of Wisconsin’s proposals for American Rescue Plan Act funds
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry
The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Danielle KaedingDNR Kicks Off Water Quality Month With Safe Water For All Campaign; Announces Panel Series
Agency Working With DHS And Other Partners To Make Sure Our Water Is Safe Now And For Future Generations
Jul 28th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesGovernor Evers, DHS Urge COVID-19 Vaccination Ahead of 2021-2022 School Year
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Submits Plan to Enhance and Improve Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
Central to the plan are critical initiatives to strengthen the caregiving workforce left out of state budget passed by legislature
Jul 14th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesNew Maps Provide Additional Geographic Breakdowns of COVID-19 Vaccination Data
Visualizations include municipalities, zip code tabulation areas, school district boundaries, and census tracts
Jul 9th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCOVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons
More than 96% of inmates agreed to vaccines, DOC statistics show.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesPeer-run Respite Grants Awarded, New Locations Added
Five centers will be available to all state residents
Jun 29th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, DHS Announce Gender-Neutral Language Options for Parents to be Added to Wisconsin Birth Certificates
Jun 28th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
Jun 25th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGovernor Evers, DHS Announce Enhanced COVID-19 Testing Support for Schools
COVID-19 testing services are now available for the 2021-2022 school year
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDelta COVID-19 Strain in Wisconsin
Vaccination important to fighting highly contagious strain.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Erik GunnDHS 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
Jun 16th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Re-Launches “You Stop the Spread” Multimedia Campaign
Encourages People to Get Vaccinated to Protect Themselves and Their Communities from COVID-19
Jun 8th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesBuild Trust to Boost Vaccinations
Only 24% of Blacks, 32% of Latinx in state have had at least one dose.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Iuscely FloresDHS Updates COVID-19 Summary Data Page
New dashboard displays key COVID-19 metrics and utilizes improved data
May 27th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Department of Health Services Creates Office of Health Equity
Announces Search for Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
May 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesFully Vaccinated People Can Resume Activities Without Masks
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective
May 14th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective
May 12th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Needs Medicaid Expansion
$1.6 billion in federal dollars would fund the health care Wisconsin residents deserve.
May 7th, 2021 by Karen TimberlakeDHS Connecting Vaccinators with Groups Wanting On-Site Vaccination Clinics
Matching employers and organizations with local vaccine providers
May 4th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesSome Wisconsin FoodShare Recipients to Receive Additional Emergency Allotment Benefits
Apr 26th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
DHS Transitions to VaccineFinder
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools
Federally funded testing program for students and staff aims to ‘decrease disruptions in classrooms.'
Apr 21st, 2021 by Erik GunnState Officials Push Action on PFAS
50 state sites polluted. Evers budget includes $20 million to fight forever chemicals.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Shamane MillsFederal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care (LTC) Program Ending
Nearly 110,000 staff and residents vaccinated
Apr 16th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesPFAS In Wisconsin Webinar 2 p.m. April 19
Presented By The Wisconsin DNR & DHS
Apr 16th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesDHS Releases Improved COVID-19 Hospital Data Webpage
The updated page consolidates hospital data into informative dashboards
Apr 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesEvers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid
$70 million in monthly aid jeopardized after court ruling ended governor’s pandemic emergency order.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Shawn JohnsonGov. Evers Reaches Deal with USDA, Preserves More Than $70 Million a Month in Food Assistance for Wisconsin Families
More than 400,000 Wisconsin households to continue seeing emergency food assistance as state COVID-19 cases trend in wrong direction
Apr 13th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversState Wants Pause in Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
6 reports of blood clots among 6.8 million doses administered.
Apr 13th, 2021 by WPR StaffWisconsin DHS Pauses Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccinators instructed to stop administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Apr 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Reaffirms that Every Wisconsinite Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine
People without an ID or insurance should not be turned away
Apr 12th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesEveryone Age 16 and Older Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Apr 5th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DHS Awards $6.2 Million in Grants to Promote Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Grant program supports community outreach efforts
Apr 1st, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGeneral Population Eligible for Vaccine April 5th
State opens vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older a month ahead of schedule.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Graham KilmerGov. Evers, DHS Announce Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5
Wisconsin leads the nation in getting available shots in arms
Mar 30th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversIncreased Vaccine Supply Expands Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to More Locations
Nearly 600 participating pharmacy locations will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations
Mar 30th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGov. Evers, DHS Announce One Million Wisconsinites Have Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Mar 29th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
DHS Releases New COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Data
The launch also includes an update of vaccine distribution metrics
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGroups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 22
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Adds More Partners to the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
New pharmacy partners started receiving federal allocation this week
Mar 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin to Issue Benefits to Children Missing Free or Reduced Price School Meals Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
DHS is working in partnership with the Department of Public Instruction, the Department of Children and Families, and schools across the state to implement the program for the 2020-2021 school year
Mar 12th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesVaccine Eligibility Expanding Based On Medical Conditions
DHS announced Thursday it would make another 2 million people eligible on March 29th.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Graham KilmerDHS Announces People with Medical Conditions Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine March 29
Anticipates general public being eligible in May
Mar 11th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Eliminates Waitlist for Long-Term Care Services for Medicaid-Eligible Adults
Success achieved in decades-long effort to ensure Wisconsinites who are elderly or have physical or developmental disabilities can receive home and community-based services
Mar 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesState Vaccine Hotline Up and Running
Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Graham KilmerGov. 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
Mar 5th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversCOVID-19 Vaccine Assistance Hotline Now Available
For vaccine help, Wisconsin residents can now call 844-684-1064
Mar 4th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesSelect Kroger Stores Take Part in Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
Kroger joins Walgreens to accelerate vaccination efforts
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Anticipates First Shipment of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Third FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective
Mar 1st, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGroups Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Mar 1st, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
State Launches Vaccine Provider Map
Interactive map shows vaccine providers, where doses are being distributed.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Graham KilmerDHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 1
People 65+, teachers, and child care workers will be prioritized
Feb 25th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry Launching March 1
Pilot Locations Will Begin Testing Software February 22
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin 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
Feb 12th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCoalition of Health Care, Advocates, Criminal Justice Partners Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response
February 11, 2021
Feb 11th, 2021 by Josh KaulGov. Evers, DHS Announce First Community-Based Vaccination Clinic In Rock County To Open February 16
Feb 8th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members
Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Catherine CapellaroPeer-Run Respite for Veterans Now Open
The R&R House supports veterans with mental health and substance use challenges
Jan 28th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Tentatively Beginning March 1
Focuses on vulnerability and exposure risk of COVID-19
Jan 26th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesTimberlake Has Chops to Ramp Up Vaccines
Evers appointee to head state health department a seasoned pro. GOP legislators should confirm her.
Jan 24th, 2021 by John TorinusState Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration
Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Has Many Advisers
And they are being asked to take on a huge agenda of possible reforms.
Dec 17th, 2018 by Steven WaltersGovernor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Health Policy Advisory Council, Transition Staff Additions
"Expanding access to affordable health care for Wisconsin residents is a top priority for our administration."
Nov 27th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers