FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2023 Wisconsin Department of Health Services Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 DHS Announces New Accountability Measures for Medicaid Providers to Ensure Families Receive Critical, Effective Post-Birth Care Services Changes …
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DHS Launches Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2023 Wisconsin Department of Health Services Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 DHS Launches Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network Connecting Wisconsin families with special health care needs to essential support …
Syphilis Cases Continue to Rise in Wisconsin-Affecting Babies, Teens, and Adults
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2023 Wisconsin Department of Health Services Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Syphilis Cases Continue to Rise in Wisconsin-Affecting Babies, Teens, and Adults DHS is calling on medical providers to …
FDA Approves First Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals to Prevent RSV in Infants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the first vaccine approved for use in pregnant individuals to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and severe LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial …
FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy. Opill is the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the U.S. without a prescription. Nonprescription availability …
DHS Releases New Reports on Infant Deaths in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released two new Wisconsin Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) reports on birth outcomes highlighting risk factors contributing to infant death, and how to best reduce and address significant …
Governor’s Health Equity Council Releases Full Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (from WI DHS) January 30, 2023 Contact Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Report details recommendations aimed to achieve long-lasting and equitable health outcomes for all Wisconsinites Today, the Governor’s Health Equity …
State Agencies Launch Real Talks Campaign to Prevent and Reduce Substance Use
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (from WI DHS) October 19, 2022 CONTACT: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 State Agencies Launch Real Talks Campaign to Prevent and Reduce Substance Use Strategies encourage open, honest, and caring conversations about drugs …
Centro Hispano of Dane County receives $1 million commitment from CUNA Mutual Group’s Foundation to help build its new facility on the Southside
From Centro Hispano of Dane County: Madison, WI: Centro Hispano of Dane County (Centro) has received a $1 million grant from CUNA Mutual Group’s Foundation, for campaign CENTRO. The campaign aims to raise $15 million …
Wisconsin Communities Act to Prevent Lead Poisoning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (from WI DHS) August 17, 2022 CONTACT: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting the importance of lead poisoning prevention by visiting home lead abatement projects …