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Rep. Gwen Moore comments on Trump and welcomes new congresswoman

In recent tweets dated November 18-19, 2024, Rep. Gwen Moore criticized former President Trump's proximity to sensitive locations and extended a warm welcome to Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride from Delaware.

By The Sconi | Nov 19, 2024

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Rep. Gwen Moore calls for transparency and public engagement via social media

In recent tweets dated November 19, 2024, Rep. Gwen Moore discusses linguistic nuances in political discourse and advocates for the release of the Gaetz report from the House Ethics Committee while encouraging public participation in government...

By The Sconi | Nov 19, 2024

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Rep. Gwen Moore addresses ethics report and economic policies in recent tweets

By The Sconi | Nov 18, 2024

In recent tweets dated November 17-18, 2024, Rep. Gwen Moore voiced concerns over an Ethics Committee report involving Matt Gaetz and critiqued immigration policies under former President Trump while also supporting local community initiatives...

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Wisconsin promotes awareness for responsible antibiotic use during respiratory virus season

By The Sconi | Nov 18, 2024

Respiratory virus season has commenced in Wisconsin, prompting many residents to seek antibiotics when they fall ill.

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Wisconsin launches tool for tracking suspected overdoses

By The Sconi | Nov 14, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has introduced a new online tool designed to aid professionals involved in overdose response and prevention.

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Wisconsin health officials urge vaccination amid rising respiratory virus cases

By The Sconi | Nov 13, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging residents to protect themselves against respiratory viruses during the holiday season.

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Wisconsin celebrates half-century milestone for WIC program

By The Sconi | Oct 30, 2024

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Wisconsin's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program.

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Wisconsin DHS urges action during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

By The Sconi | Oct 21, 2024

During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging residents to take steps to prevent childhood lead exposure. The initiative involves educating the public about lead hazards, encouraging testing for children, and inspecting homes for potential risks.

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Wisconsin falls behind national average in child vaccination rates

By The Sconi | Oct 17, 2024

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that Wisconsin children are lagging behind other states in receiving essential vaccinations. The data, sourced from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), reveals that vaccination rates among kindergarteners for the 2023-2024 school year are lower compared to national averages. This includes vaccines for diseases such as polio, pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus (DTaP), and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).

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Taxpayers spent over $110,000 for kids’ ‘sex change’ interventions in Wisconsin, report shows

By The Sconi reports | Oct 14, 2024

Taxpayers spent more than $110,000 for “irreversible sex change interventions” on children in Wisconsin via managed Medicaid between the years 2019 and 2023.

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Wisconsin health officials urge continued caution against mosquito bites due to EEE concerns

By The Sconi | Sep 27, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is advising residents to continue taking precautions against mosquito bites after two horses in the state tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE). The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reported a case in Marathon County yesterday, followed by another confirmation in Clark County. This indicates that mosquitoes capable of spreading EEE are present in Wisconsin.

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DHS reports rise in whooping cough cases; urges vaccination statewide

By The Sconi | Sep 19, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reporting a significant increase in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, across Wisconsin. Data at both the state and national levels indicate that case counts have returned to pre-pandemic levels. To prevent the spread and protect against severe symptoms or hospitalization, DHS urges Wisconsinites to ensure they and their children are up to date on their pertussis vaccinations.

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Wisconsin DHS urges vaccinations as respiratory illness season begins

By The Sconi | Sep 12, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging residents to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall. Updated COVID-19 and new annual flu vaccines are now available, alongside RSV vaccines for eligible individuals, including most older adults and pregnant people. An RSV antibody to protect infants from severe illness will be available starting October 1.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs affects multiple states

By The Sconi | Sep 6, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs from a Wisconsin farm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 65 people in nine states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, including 42 individuals residing in Wisconsin.

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In Wisconsin, 758 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By The Sconi | Aug 31, 2024

Wisconsin registered 758 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Wisconsin highlights new investments ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

By The Sconi | Aug 30, 2024

Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting new state efforts to end overdose deaths and improve the health of people who use drugs. This annual observance, as proclaimed by Gov. Tony Evers, serves as a day to remember those lost to drug overdose, acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind, and act to save lives.

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Wisconsin reports first West Nile Virus deaths of 2024

By The Sconi | Aug 29, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed two deaths and one hospitalization due to West Nile virus (WNV) illness, marking the first such fatalities in the state this year. The initial three human cases were reported in residents of Outagamie, Fond du Lac, and Brown counties. Additionally, WNV has been detected in mosquitoes, animals, and healthy blood donors whose blood screened positive for the virus.

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Wisconsin's Seal-A-Smile program marks its 25th year

By The Sconi | Aug 27, 2024

As the 2024-2025 school year begins, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is commemorating the 25th anniversary of its Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile program. This initiative delivers preventive dental services to children statewide. The program, managed by DHS in collaboration with the Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin and Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation, served over 86,300 students during the 2023-2024 school year, amounting to an estimated $17,554,000 in dental services.

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Wisconsin expands anti-vaping program for young adults

By The Sconi | Aug 15, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has expanded its text-based Live Vape Free program to include young adults aged 18-26. The initiative aims to support young Wisconsinites in ending their use of nicotine and vape products, offering two weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy for those medically eligible.

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Wisconsin DHS advises parents on back-to-school health preparations

By The Sconi | Aug 8, 2024

As summer winds down and back-to-school planning gears up, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites that now is the time to book appointments, communicate special health concerns with schools, and talk to children about issues that may impact their mental and emotional health.