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DHS confirms measles case in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an individual residing in Dane County, who also travels and works in Rock County. DHS is collaborating with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health to identify and notify individuals potentially exposed to the virus. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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Wisconsin DHS honors healthcare providers for childhood vaccination efforts
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards to 208 health care providers across the state. These awards recognize efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh basil sold at Trader Joe’s
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh basil. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 12 people in seven states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, including one individual from Wisconsin.
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Grants awarded from state opioid settlement funds to law enforcement
Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies have received grants from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) for projects aimed at preventing and reducing the dangers of opioid use. These initiatives include community drug disposal systems, programs to keep individuals with opioid use disorders out of jail, staff education on medications for opioid use disorder as part of treatment programs, and treatment for incarcerated individuals with such disorders.
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Wisconsin's telehealth program for COVID-19 treatment ends April 10
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced that its COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth Program will conclude on April 10. The program, which began in November 2022, was initially set to end in 2023 but was extended due to its success and the high number of COVID-19 cases at the time.
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Wisconsin DHS submits $36M opioid fund allocation plan
On April 1, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted its plan for the annual share of $750 million in opioid settlement funds to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). As a result of settlements reached by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Wisconsin will receive $36 million this year aimed at preventing opioid use disorder and enhancing efforts for harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.
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Wisconsin expands emergency detention under new Act 249
The Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge issued a statement regarding Wisconsin Act 249, which aims to expand emergency detention and urgent crisis care facilities. The act is designed to enhance access to mental health services across the state.
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Wisconsin launches Spanish-language training for certified direct care professionals
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has introduced a free online training program for certified direct care professionals (CDCPs) in Spanish. CDCPs provide essential care to older adults and individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and exercise.
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Wisconsin offers free Spanish-language training for certified direct care professionals
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced the availability of free online training in Spanish for becoming a certified direct care professional (CDCP). CDCPs assist elderly adults and individuals with disabilities in their homes or community spaces, helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and exercising.
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Wisconsin celebrates contributions of community health workers
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the impact of community health workers (CHWs) across Wisconsin with a new multimedia campaign designed to raise awareness about their contributions and highlight the benefits of supporting community health workers for organizations that work with them.
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: DHS Now Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern B.1.617.2, the Delta Variant
Wisconsin Department of Health Services released new information about the newest variant of concern(link is external), variant B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant.