Wisconsin Department of Health Services Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 4, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Prevent Mosquito Bites Now that This Year's First Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Activity has ...

For Immediate Release September 9, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Mosquitoes remain active in the state as long as temperatures stay warm The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites to take action to prevent mosquito bites …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 15:01 GMT

With Measles in Wisconsin, DHS Stresses Importance of Vaccinating Schoolchildren

For Immediate Release September 3, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Encourages families to check vaccination records, get up to date on vaccines to protect kids and keep them healthy and in school As the new school year gets underway, the Wisconsin …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 15:41 GMT

DHS Celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Month with Partnership, National Recognition

For Immediate Release August 31, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Partnership expands resources for military families, builds on WIC program's successful breastfeeding initiatives The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 21:38 GMT

DHS Confirms E.Coli, Salmonella Cases Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts

For Immediate Release August 20, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 17 Wisconsinites sick, one hospitalized; consumers advised not to eat alfalfa sprouts from Calco and Everything Sprouts The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed 17 …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:46 GMT

DHS Confirms Cases of Measles in Grant County

For Immediate Release August 18, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Unvaccinated remain most at risk as cases increase in Southwestern Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Grant County Health Department have confirmed two cases …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

DHS Collecting Feedback on How to Save More Lives with Future Opioid Settlement Funds

For Immediate Release August 20, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Survey to build on strategies to support prevention, treatment, and recovery The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces an online survey is available for anyone …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson's Statement on Federal Executive Order Regarding Routine Childhood ...

For Immediate Release August 13, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 "Consistent with our approach to prior federal actions affecting vaccine recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) relies on systematic and transparent …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 22:30 GMT

DHS Confirms Cases of Measles in Iowa and Lafayette Counties

For Immediate Release August 11, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Wisconsinites urged to check vaccination status as investigation continues The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Iowa County Health Department, and Lafayette County Health …

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Published on July 29, 2026 - 20:32 GMT

DHS Honors Those Who Prevent and Reduce the Impact of Substance Use in Communities

For Immediate Release August 6, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Recipients recognized at Wisconsin Substance Use Summit The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today named the recipients of several awards recognizing exceptional work of …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

DHS Statement on Unauthorized Access and Potential Impact to Certain Medicaid Members

For Immediate Release June 30, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that some Medicaid members receiving benefits from the state's Supplemental Security Income program had letters with …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

DHS Marks 50 Years of the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System

For Immediate Release June 24, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Helping advance cancer prevention and treatment methods The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 15:40 GMT

DHS Monitoring Continues to Show High Levels of Tick Activity Statewide

For Immediate Release June 10, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Encourages Wisconsinites to understand tick activity, report ticks, and prevent against disease With tick activity reaching its peak for the season, the Wisconsin Department of Health …

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 21:32 GMT

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Rural Health Transformation Program Grants Open, Encourage Eligible Partners to Apply

For Immediate Release June 15, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 $40 million in grants available as part of an over $200 million investment for rural health Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced …

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Published on June 8, 2026 - 21:30 GMT

Gov. Evers, DHS Release Statewide Injury and Violence Prevention Strategic Plan

For Immediate Release August 25, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Outlines five priority areas for public health agencies and partners to reduce injury and violence Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a statewide …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 16:27 GMT

DHS Offers Free In-Home Asthma Management Services for Eligible Families in Four Counties

For Immediate Release May 22, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Goal is to reduce emergency department visits and hospital stays Spring has sprung, and many Wisconsinites are starting to feel it in their airways. In Wisconsin, approximately 550 children …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 19:15 GMT

DHS Confirms First Cases of Mpox in 2026, Shares Prevention Resources

For Immediate Release May 27, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Cluster of mpox cases identified in southeastern Wisconsin with an increase of infections reported nationwide The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 15:35 GMT

DHS Releases 2025 State Health Assessment

For Immediate Release May 28, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Provides data on health and well-being of Wisconsinites, begins comprehensive process to create next state health improvement plan The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today …

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Published on May 11, 2026 - 17:23 GMT

DHS Releases Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan, Launches Dashboard to Track Progress

For Immediate Release May 14, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Plan outlines efforts to improve testing, vaccination, and treatment of hepatitis A, B, and C to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 This Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 20:32 GMT

Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health Releases Action Plan to Continue Addressing Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis

For Immediate Release May 5, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Whole-of-government approach to help improve state supports for mental health Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off May as Mental Health Awareness Month today with his Interagency Council on …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

DHS Hosts Overdose Prevention Summits for First Responders

For Immediate Release May 4, 2026 Contact DHS Media, 608-266-1683 Emergency service workers from 130 agencies across Wisconsin gathered to learn how to respond to and prevent overdoses The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) hosted a first-of-its …

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