A Racine man is facing the rest of his life in prison after police arrested him for sexual assault of a young family member. Elijah Mosley was charged Tuesday in […]
Tag: Department of Health Services
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
DHS: Wastewater shows COVID increase, but significance not yet certain
by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMarch 15, 2022 Concentrations of the virus responsible for COVID-19 in wastewater in some Wisconsin cities have been increasing, state health officials confirmed Tuesday, but the […]
Posted inHealth, Local news
Listeria Outbreak Hits Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has declared an outbreak of Listeria infections. The outbreak is linked to packaged salads that are produced by Dole. DHS is currently working […]
Posted inLocal news, Weather
Prepare Now for Summer Heat in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN- Summer is almost upon us and extreme heat days are not far behind. Today the Department of Health Services is recognizing Heat Awareness Day and encouraging residents to be […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
New COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Moved Up to March 22
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), on Tuesday, moved up by one week the date that residents with certain medical conditions will be eligible to receive the […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
State COVID Vaccine Map Appears Full of Inaccuracies
By Robert Chappell The vaccine provider map the Department of Health Services announced today seems rife with errors, based on a small survey of providers listed. Several reporters across the […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Nearly 60,000 Wisconsinites Get Covered during First Three Weeks of Open Enrollment through Healthcare.gov
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, with Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Mark Afable and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, announced that between Nov. 1 and Nov. 21, […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
DHS Launches Multimedia Campaign Encouraging Wisconsinites to Enter Health Care Field
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today the launch of WisHealth Careers, a multimedia campaign […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
CUEA Sends Letter to Governor Evers, Superintendent Taylor, Secretary Palm: Act now to keep our students and workers safe
In a letter sent Monday, the elected presidents of educators’ unions in Green Bay, Kenosha, Madison, Milwaukee, and Racine urged Governor Tony Evers, State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor and Department […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Update on Pandemic EBT Benefits
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is committed to ensuring families have the resources to provide nutritious food for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, Wisconsin […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Department of Health Services Urges Residents to Stay Home Ahead of July 4th Weekend
The Department of Health Services urges Wisconsin residents to stay home and follow best public health practices during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Wisconsin has seen a recent surge […]
Posted inHealth and Fitness
Fight the Bite! Take Action to Prevent Tick and Mosquito Bites
With the unofficial start of summer behind us, many Wisconsin residents are looking ahead to warmer weather and all the resources our state has to offer. The Wisconsin Department of […]
Posted inCommunity
Food Assistance programs continue through federal government shutdown
Despite the federal government shutdown, Wisconsin residents receiving food assistance will receive their February benefits, according to the Department of Health Services (DHS). “During this time of uncertainty, Wisconsin residents should […]
Posted inPolice and fire
State Changes How Doctors Can Prescribe Pain Medications
New state guidelines went into effect this month around how doctors can prescribe pain medications are now in place to combat abuse and heroin addiction. The changes come on the […]
Posted inBreaking
EDITORIAL: Ascension Needs To Inform Community Of Mental Health Changes
Ascension–All Saints, formerly Wheaton Franciscan–All Saints, has cut staff, restricted admission for its mental health unit, closed the Psychiatric Intensive Care unit and kids partial hospital, and slashed its inpatient […]