DHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Everyone Age 6 Months and Older
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’s (CDC) recommendation that children ages 6 months through 5 years should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Children within this age group can begin receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations this week as shipments of both authorized Pfizer and Moderna vaccines continue to arrive in Wisconsin and are be ing distributed across the state. The announcement follows the authorization and recommendation...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 21, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake ’s Statement on CDC’s COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine Recommendations and Expansion to Children Under Age 5
“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children 6 months through 5 years be vaccinated against COVID-19. This recommendation follows authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). T his is a milestone in the fight against COVID-19, allowing everyone 6 months and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. To parents and guardians who have been eagerly awaiting this news: as soon as...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 17, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Replacement Benefits Available to FoodShare Members Affected by Recent Storms
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is working to assist FoodShare members who lost food due to recent severe weather from a power outage lasting four or more hours or because of other storm damage. “The damage caused by the severe storms across Wisconsin this week has hit many families who were already struggling,” said DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake. “We want our FoodShare members to know that replacement benefits are available to help restock food that was lost.”...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 16, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Wisconsin EMS Encouraged to Apply for Flex Grant Funding
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that it will begin receiving requests for applications (RFAs) for $12 million dollars in EMS Flex Grant fundingrecently unveiled by Governor Tony Evers alongside an additional $22 million investment toward emergency response in the state. This investment comes from the American Rescue Plan Act – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. “...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 13, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
DHS Wraps Up Thank You Tour of Wisconsin
Today, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) held the final event of the " Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together " event series to thank Wisconsin communities for their COVID-19 response efforts. Our last stop was in Milwaukee to recognize local public health officials from the southeastern region for their efforts over the past two years. " Our state ’s public health workers have endured so much these past years, helping folks through some of the most...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 8, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
DHS Updates COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination Page to Include Data by Booster Dose Status
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the COVID-19Illness After Vaccination webpage to include additional data on people who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. People are consideredup to date when they have received all doses in their primary vaccination series and all recommended booster doses. Everyone age 5 and older, who has received their primary vaccination series, is...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - May 25, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
DHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses to Everyone 5 and Older
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’s (CDC) recommendation that children ages 5-11 should receive a booster dose five months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccination series. With this recommendation, DHS and CDC now recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to everyone five and older. The CDC also recently s trengthened another booster recommendation, encouraging people 12 and older who are moderately...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - May 23, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake ’s Statement on CDC’s Updated COVID-19 Booster Dose Recommendations and Expansion to Children Ages 5 -11
“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children ages 5-11 years-old should receive a booster dose five months after their initial Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine series. This follows the authorizatio n of a booster dose for this age group by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In addition, the CDC strengthened its recommendation that people 50 and older and those 12 and older who are...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - May 19, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
DHS Provides Tips for Families During National Infant Formula Shortage
In response to the ongoing national infant formula shortage, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has tips for families dealing with the shortage and struggling to find substitute formulas. “This is a very stressful time for a lot of Wisconsin families, and we want to make sure they have the information they need so they can keep their babies healthy and well-fed with suitable substitutes if they can’t find their usual brand of formula,” said Wisconsin DHS Secretary-designee Kare n...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - May 19, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Rise in COVID-19 Cases Calls for Increased Precautions to Protect Health Statewide
As the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to monitor an increase in the spread and impact of COVID-19 across the state, DHS recommends that Wisconsinites know their COVID-19 Community Level and increase take additional precautions against COVID-19 to protect health and save lives. “Although the virus continues to change, we have the tools to fight it thanks to effective vaccines, accessible testing, and new treatments,” said Karen Timberlake, DHS Secretary-designee. “As...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - May 16, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
DHS Announces the Moving Forward Together Grant Program to Support Health Equity Efforts in COVID-19 Vaccinations
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced theMoving Forward Together Grant Program, a new funding opportunity to support continued efforts to promote health equity in COVID-19 vaccination in Wisconsin. Eligible organizations can apply for awards of up to $400,000 to advance efforts to address barriers to COVID-19 vaccination. Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, licensed residential and...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - May 12, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
Wisconsin Joins National Effort to Grow and Retain Health Care Workforce
Wisconsin is one of 10 states participating in the National Governors Association (NGA) knowledge exchange network for the Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Learning Collaborative program. As part of this group, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and other partners will have access to workforce resources and experts and participate in discussions about best practices to...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - May 5, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Life-Saving COVID-19 Treatments Available Throughout Wisconsin
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued anupdate to health care providers statewide regarding the availability of COVID-19 treatments. Oral antiviral medications for the treatment of COVID-19 are now widely available across Wisconsin. Wisconsinites with symptoms of COVID-19 are urged to test as soon as possible and talk to their healthcare provider to see if any one of the approved COVID-19...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - May 2, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
Governor ’s Health Equity Council Releases Final Recommendations
The Governor ’s Health Equity Council (GHEC) voted Wednesday, April 27, on final recommendations. Today, Chairperson Gina Green-Harris and Vice-Chairperson Dr. Michelle Robinson released theexecutive summary, along with the council ’s prelude to the full report and the principles it established to govern this work. Established under Governor Tony Evers’...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 28, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Wisconsin Receives USDA Approval to Provide Food Benefits in July for Children Under Six Not Enrolled in School
At the 2022 Hunger and Health Summit in Wisconsin Dells yesterday, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that Wisconsin has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service for its plan to send out 2021-2022 pre-6 pandemic electronic benefits transfer (P-EBT). Thepre-6 P-EBT program provides food benefits for children under the age of six (as of September 1, 2021) who are members of FoodShare...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 26, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
