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Recent News About Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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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.