Wisconsin Department of Health Services News

• Wisconsin Women Urged to Observe "National Wear Red Day" by Learning About Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Factors
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (February 02, 2012 - 4:43 PM)
• Testimony of Secretary Dennis G. Smith on An Evaluation of Medical Assistance Program Report 11-15
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (February 01, 2012 - 1:00 PM)
• Transportation Service for Medicaid Enrollees Surpasses 857,000 Rides in First Six Months
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 31, 2012 - 3:30 PM)
• Radon Exposure is Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 27, 2012 - 4:40 PM)
• Department Seeks Input on Sustainability Initiative for Wisconsin's Long Term Care Program
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 24, 2012 - 5:04 PM)
• Department Pursues Vendor Fraud Enforcement Authority for Public Assistance Programs
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 20, 2012 - 4:01 PM)
• Mary Spear Appointed as Chief Legal Counsel for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 17, 2012 - 5:00 PM)
• Karen McKeown Appointed as Public Health Division Administrator
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 09, 2012 - 11:11 AM)
• Contact Information Changing for Health, Nutrition and Caretaker Benefits in Wisconsin Counties
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (December 30, 2011 - 4:00 PM)
• Statement from Secretary Dennis G. Smith Regarding Lifting of the Family Care Caps
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (December 29, 2011 - 12:58 PM)
• Winnebago County to Provide Outreach Services in Four-County Area for Well Woman Program
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (December 23, 2011 - 5:47 PM)
• Jason Hunt Wins National Guard Commander's Award for Public Service
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (November 02, 2011 - 5:43 PM)
• Department Submits Medicaid Savings Initiatives to Joint Committee on Finance for Review
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 31, 2011 - 6:11 PM)
• State Officials Seek Male Anglers Age 50+ to Participate in Online Survey on Fish Consumption
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 27, 2011 - 3:17 PM)
• First Influenza Case Confirmed in Wisconsin
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 21, 2011 - 11:05 AM)
• Bayfield County Health Department Passes State Review by State Health Officials
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 17, 2011 - 12:20 PM)
• Department of Health Services to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Milwaukee on Medicaid Savings Initiatives
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 14, 2011 - 5:51 PM)
• Department of Health Services to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Madison on Medicaid Savings Initiatives
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 14, 2011 - 1:46 PM)
• October 15th is White Cane Safety Day
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 13, 2011 - 12:45 PM)
• Incentive Payments Available to Wisconsin Healthcare Providers for Health Information Technology Adoption
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 06, 2011 - 6:03 PM)
• Department of Health Service to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Madison on Virtual PACE Program
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 06, 2011 - 5:48 PM)
• Department Launches Website on Medicaid Savings Initiatives
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (September 26, 2011 - 12:48 PM)
• First Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (August 24, 2011 - 3:01 PM)
• Department of Health Services Appoints Kyle O'Brien as Legislative Advisor
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (August 22, 2011 - 5:14 PM)
• Thomas Wiegers Appointed Administrator for the Division of Enterprise Services
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (August 09, 2011 - 4:41 PM)
• Prevention Project Reduces Infections in Wisconsin Hospitals
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 28, 2011 - 3:19 PM)
• Watch for Blue-Green Algae Before Jumping in the Water This Summer
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 14, 2011 - 7:05 PM)
• Stephanie Smiley Announced as Department's New Communications Director
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 07, 2011 - 1:40 PM)
• USDA: Wisconsin Among Most Accurate States For FoodShare Payments
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 05, 2011 - 7:05 PM)
• Access to Medical Ride Service for Medicaid Enrollees to Increase
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (June 30, 2011 - 7:48 PM)
• State Budget Reforms Build Foundation for Sustainable, Cost-Effective Health Services
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (June 27, 2011 - 9:02 PM)
• Put Safety First When Celebrating With Fireworks
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (June 27, 2011 - 5:04 PM)
• Bacteria That Caused Illnesses Among School Event Attendees Matches Strain Found in Unpasteurized Milk From Local Farm
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (June 23, 2011 - 4:27 PM)
• Department of Health Services to Hold Medicaid Town Hall Meeting in Milwaukee
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (April 07, 2011 - 5:18 PM)
• Joint Committee on Finance, Testimony of Secretary Dennis G. Smith
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (April 06, 2011 - 5:48 PM)
• Pris Boroniec Named to Lead DHS Division of Long Term Care
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (April 04, 2011 - 5:48 PM)
• Japan Reactor Accident Poses No Threat to Public Health in Wisconsin
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 31, 2011 - 5:16 PM)
• Department of Health Services to Hold Medicaid Town Hall Meeting in Fennimore
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 29, 2011 - 7:02 PM)
• Department of Health Services to Hold Medicaid Town Hall Meeting in Eau Claire
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 24, 2011 - 6:00 PM)
• Badgercare Basic Enrollment Frozen
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 18, 2011 - 5:35 PM)
• Department of Health Services to Hold Medicaid Town Hall Meeting in Green Bay
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 17, 2011 - 5:35 PM)
• No Harmful Radiation Expected to Reach Wisconsin
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 17, 2011 - 3:51 PM)
• Statement of DHS Secretary Smith on his Senate Confirmation
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 25, 2011 - 2:31 PM)
• Carbon Monoxide Threat Grows in Winter
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 20, 2011 - 1:06 PM)
• Health Services Announces New Leadership Team
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 04, 2011 - 5:33 PM)
• Increased Access to Health Insurance for Children Qualifies State for Federal Bonus
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (December 27, 2010 - 1:39 PM)
• State Health IT Network Plan Gets Final Approval
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (December 22, 2010 - 1:13 PM)
• State Quality Initiative Improving HMO Services to Medicaid Members
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (December 16, 2010 - 1:13 PM)
• Study Shows Dramatic Air Quality Improvement Because of Smoke-Free Law
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (December 14, 2010 - 3:35 PM)
• Wisconsin Receives Two Awards for Health Care Programs
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (December 06, 2010 - 3:50 PM)
• World AIDS Day is December 1st
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (November 30, 2010 - 12:35 PM)
• Wisconsin Child Care Providers Join the Fight Against Childhood Obesity
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (November 29, 2010 - 3:12 PM)
• Officials Warn About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (November 15, 2010 - 4:12 PM)
• Tobacco Sales to Wisconsin Kids Drop Again
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (November 10, 2010 - 4:12 PM)
• Governor Doyle Announces Food Assistance Available for Flood Victims - Milwaukee
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (November 08, 2010 - 12:12 PM)
• Group Selected to Govern Wisconsin's Health IT Network
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (October 25, 2010 - 3:21 PM)
• Report: Falls Are Now the Most Common Cause of Injury-Related Death in Wisconsin
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (August 09, 2010 - 5:30 PM)
• Youth Smoking Rates Drop Dramatically
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (August 05, 2010 - 4:04 PM)
• Consortium Releases Evaluation on Ask Me 3 Pilot Program
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 29, 2010 - 5:12 PM)
• State Releases 10-Year Health Plan
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 21, 2010 - 1:04 PM)
• WIRED for Health Board Releases Draft Health IT Plan for Public Comment
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 19, 2010 - 4:55 PM)
• Health Plan Selection Period Begins For BadgerCare Plus Members in Southeastern Wisconsin
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 19, 2010 - 3:07 PM)
• Family Care Survey Shows High Member Satisfaction Levels
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 13, 2010 - 12:00 PM)
• State Officials Encourage Fireworks Safety
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (June 25, 2010 - 3:54 PM)
• USDA: Wisconsin Among the Most Accurate Stats for FoodShare Enrollment
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (June 25, 2010 - 12:31 PM)
• Kenneth Munson Appointed Deputy Secretary
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (June 10, 2010 - 3:25 PM)
• DHS Secretary to Announce Statewide Smoke-Free Law Media Campaign
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (June 07, 2010 - 12:41 PM)
• DHS Deputy Secretary Mark Thomas to Resign
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (May 27, 2010 - 6:47 PM)
• Hot Weather Poses Health Risks
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (May 24, 2010 - 6:19 PM)
• Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week Starts May 24th
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (May 20, 2010 - 4:38 PM)
• State Activates Dead Bird Reporting Hotline to Track West Nile Virus
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (May 18, 2010 - 6:08 AM)
• Women's Health Week Observed in Wisconsin
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (May 10, 2010 - 4:46 AM)
• Lyme Diesease Remains a Health Threat in Wisconsin
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (May 04, 2010 - 5:46 AM)
• New Law Makes HIV Testing Easier
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (April 21, 2010 - 2:48 PM)
• State Health Officials Urge Wisconsin Residents to Get H1N1 Vaccine
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 31, 2010 - 3:56 PM)
• Check Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 23, 2010 - 1:22 PM)
• U.S. Goverment Recognizes Wisconsin for Achievements in Aging and Disability Resources
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 17, 2010 - 12:47 PM)
• Spring Toward a Healthier Lifestyle
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (March 05, 2010 - 11:47 AM)
• Parkers Farm Products Recalled Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Bacteria
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 22, 2010 - 5:00 PM)
• Health Officials to Focus on Minority Vaccination
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 12, 2010 - 1:50 PM)
• Currans-Sheehan Appointed Executive Assistant
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 06, 2010 - 1:50 PM)
• Radon Exposure is Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (January 05, 2010 - 1:50 PM)
• World AIDS Day is December 1st
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (November 30, 2009 - 2:39 PM)
• Campaign Encourages People to Get H1N1 Vaccine
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (November 30, 2009 - 11:40 AM)
• New guidance on pandemic.wisconsin.gov: 1) Childcare and Early Childhood Programs, 2) Antivirals for Influenza Treatment and Prevention
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (September 09, 2009 - 11:11 AM)
• Healthcare providers can pre-register to order H1N1 vaccine at pandemic.wisconsin.gov under "Vaccines & Antivirals"
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (September 03, 2009 - 4:04 PM)
• New guidance for businesses and employers on pandemic.wisconsin.gov!
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (August 19, 2009 - 2:22 PM)
• The main way that flu viruses spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. http://www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (August 13, 2009 - 3:26 PM)
• CHANGE: people with flu-like illness stay home until at least 24 hrs after fever free without the use of fever-reducing medications
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (August 07, 2009 - 9:17 AM)
• There are everyday actions people can do to stay healthy: After coughing or sneezing use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 27, 2009 - 9:10 AM)
• There are everyday actions people can take to say healthy: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (July 17, 2009 - 11:59 AM)
• Recalled H1N1 Vaccines Intended for Children Are Safe
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin  (December 31, 1969 - 7:00 PM)