New Maps Provide Additional Geographic Breakdowns of COVID-19 Vaccination Data
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released maps and corresponding downloadable data tables that break downCOVID-19 vaccinations by new geographic boundaries. The new maps allow Wisconsinites to view existing COVID-19 vaccination data by municipalities (cities, towns, and villages), zip code tabulation areas, school district boundaries, and census tracts. “Breaking down existing vaccination data by these additional geographies...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - July 8, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
DHS Encourages Continued Public Health Practices
Ahead of the holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to keep doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. Getting vaccinated and continuing to follow public health practices are critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. “The 4th of July looked a lot different last year. This year, we have reduced infection rates, one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, our businesses are bouncing back, and we’re a national leader in getting...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - July 2, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: yunkecfrrr Source Type: news
Peer-run Respite Grants Awarded, New Locations Added
Wisconsin ’speer-run respite program for people experiencing increased stress or symptoms related to mental health and substance use challenges is adding locations in La Crosse and Milwaukee under new grants awarded by the Department of Health Services (DHS). “Peer-run respites are staffed by Wisconsinites with lived experience who can use their unique set of mental health and substance use recovery experiences and skills training to support others...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 29, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
Wisconsin to Issue Second Round of Benefits to Children Who Missed Free or Reduced Price School Meals Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that the families of more than 250,000 students who participate in the National School Lunch Program will be receiving more than $80 million in food benefits through theSchool Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program. During the 2020-2021 school year, many schools offered virtual or remote learning, which meant children no longer received meals at school, putting an added stress on limited...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 25, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Eleven Peer Recovery Centers Receive Grants to Expand Services
Wisconsin ’s state-funded network of drop-in centers offering support to people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges is expanding to 11 locations under newpeer recovery center grants awarded by the Department of Health Services (DHS). “Peer recovery centers offer a community of support and fellowship with other people who have similar life experiences,” said DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake. “By offering...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 24, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
Governor Evers, DHS Announce Enhanced COVID-19 Testing Support for Schools
Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced convenient and free of charge COVID-19 testing support for Wisconsin schools in the 2021-2022 school year. The new program connects schools with testing partners to handle the school ’s on-site COVID-19 testing for teachers, staff, students, and their families. The program is intended to make it easier for K-12 public, private, and independent charter schools to offer testing and help people make more informed...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 22, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
State Health Agency Finds Cases of Adult and Congenital Syphilis Spiking in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has found that cases of adult and congenital syphilis are on the rise, with the highest rates being reported in Milwaukee. The number of people diagnosed withsyphilis in Milwaukee has increased by nearly 300% compared to pre-pandemic levels. Most of the increase in syphilis cases is in females of reproductive age. The City of Milwaukee has also reported higher numbers of congenital syphilis, or syphilis cases...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 18, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
DHS Now Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern B.1.617.2, the Delta Variant
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released new information about the newestvariant of concern, variant B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant. Following the CDC ’s recent classification update on June 14, DHS will begin reporting current case counts that are updated...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 16, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinics to Begin Ramping Down Operations
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that the six DHS community-based vaccination clinics will gradually reduce hours of operation starting Monday, June 14. These locations include clinics in Barron County, Douglas County, La Crosse County, Marathon County, Racine County, and Rock County. “Standing up these community clinics across Wisconsin was an all-hands on deck effort—and through the dedication from our vaccine team, local public health, and other partners,...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 11, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
DHS Adds COVID-19 Vaccination Data to Existing Racial and Ethnic Disparities Dashboard
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that theCOVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities page has been updated to include vaccination data, in addition to existing data on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths by group. The data underscore health inequities disproportionately affecting communities of color in Wisconsin. “This pandemic has highlighted existing gaps in opportunities people across our state and across our nation...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 10, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Wisconsin Re-Launches “You Stop the Spread” Multimedia Campaign
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the re-launch ofYou Stop the Spread, a statewide multimedia campaign to inform and encourage Wisconsinites to take action and get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they can. “Wisconsinites are no strangers to rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done – and getting vaccinated to stop the spread of COVID-19 is no different,” said Gov. Evers. “Each of us have our...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 8, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
Potential Impact to Certain Individuals Who Received Services From Wisconsin Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that an unauthorized individual gained access to an email account on February 19, 2021. This unauthorized access was disabled quickly following discovery that day. DHS conducted an investigation of the unauthorized access, and determined that it may have exposed names, member identification numbers, dates of birth, some Social Security numbers, address, and health information such as medical conditions and treatment information...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 4, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
¿Es su casa saludable?
El aumento de tiempo que pasamos en casa durante la pandemia de COVID-19 significa que muchas familias en Wisconsin han estado expuestas a m ás peligros para la salud debido a condiciones de vivienda inseguras, que incluyen pintura con plomo, radón, desencadenantes del asma, humo de segunda mano o moho, según el Department of Health Services. “Para muchas familias en Wisconsin, el hogar no siempre es el refugio saludable que deberí a ser”, dijo el Dr. Jon Meiman, director médico de la Bureau of...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 4, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Is Your Home Healthy?
Increased time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic means many Wisconsin families have been exposed to more health hazards due to unsafe housing conditions, including lead paint, radon, asthma triggers, secondhand smoke, or mold, according to the Department of Health Services. “For too many families in Wisconsin, home is not always the healthy haven that it should be,” said Dr. Jon Meiman, chief medical officer in the DHS Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health. “We know that the...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 4, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: goodsesjfs Source Type: news
Prepare Now for Summer Heat
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 aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness and to take steps to prevent getting sick. In 2020, 689 people went to the emergency department, 67 people were hospitalized, and seven people died in Wisconsin due to heat-related causes. Emergency department visits were highest among younger populations aged 15-34,...(see release) (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - June 2, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news
