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April 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Final Days to Register for 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit

Final Days to Register for 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit Division of Care and Treatment Services  Final Days to Register for 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit The 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit features four keynote presentations, more t…

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April 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM

News Release: DHS Honors Wisconsin Health Care Providers with the Wisconsin BigShot Awards

News Release: DHS Honors Wisconsin Health Care Providers with the Wisconsin BigShot Awards 90 Wisconsinites recognized for leading the way in protecting children's health with vaccines News Release For Immediate Release April 23, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/J…

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April 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM

News Release: Wisconsin Underage Tobacco and Vape Sales Decreased in 2024

News Release: Wisconsin Underage Tobacco and Vape Sales Decreased in 2024 Decrease linked to successful public awareness campaign and actions by communities News Release For Immediate Release April 21, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 …

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April 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM

News Release: New Data Show Congenital Syphilis Increasing in Wisconsin while other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Decrease

News Release: New Data Show Congenital Syphilis Increasing in Wisconsin while other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Decrease During STI Awareness Week, DHS highlights importance of access to prevention, testing, and treatment News Release For Immediate Rel…

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April 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Presenting the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit

Presenting the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit Division of Care and Treatment Services  Presenting the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit The agenda for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit features four keynote presentations and more than 30…

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April 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Don't Miss Out on the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit

Don't Miss Out on the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit Division of Care and Treatment Services  Don't Miss Out on the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit Registration is still open for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit. Join this event in pe…

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April 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM

DCTS: Events and Trainings

DCTS: Events and Trainings Division of Care and Treatment Services Events and Trainings Join us at the following events and trainings. Events If you have questions about a specific event below, please reach out to the presenting organization. April 12, 2025: Behavioral He…

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April 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Five Reasons to Attend OSTS

Five Reasons to Attend OSTS Division of Care and Treatment Services  Five Reasons to Attend OSTS Register now for the Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit The 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit is May 6-8. Attend in person in the Wisconsin Dells and enjoy all the…

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March 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Act Fast: Register for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit

Act Fast: Register for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit Division of Care and Treatment Services  Act Fast: Register for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit Interested in joining us either in person or virtually for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, an…

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March 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM

News Release: March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, Health Experts Encourage Parents to Learn the Signs

News Release: March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, Health Experts Encourage Parents to Learn the Signs News Release For Immediate Release March 13, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, Health Experts Encourage Pa…

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March 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM

News Release: Gov. Evers Makes Critical Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access

News Release: Gov. Evers Makes Critical Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access News Release For Immediate Release March 6, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Gov. Evers Makes Critical Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access Today,…

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March 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM

DCTS: Events and Trainings

DCTS: Events and Trainings Division of Care and Treatment Services Events and Trainings Join us at the following events and trainings. Events If you have questions about a specific event below, please reach out to the presenting organization. March 20-21, 2025: Wisconsin …

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March 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Final Days for Lowest Registration Fee for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit

Final Days for Lowest Registration Fee for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit Division of Care and Treatment Services  Final Days for Lowest Registration Fee for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit Register for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trau…

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February 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Registration Open for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit

Registration Open for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit Division of Care and Treatment Services  Registration Open for the 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit The 2025 Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit is May 6-8. You are invited to join us in per…

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February 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Enhancing College Students’ Mental Health: New Fact Sheet from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health

Enhancing College Students’ Mental Health: New Fact Sheet from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health Office of Children's Mental Health February 11, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683   Enhancing College Students’ Mental Health: New …

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February 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM

DCTS: Events and Trainings

DCTS: Events and Trainings Division of Care and Treatment Services Events and Trainings Join us at the following events and trainings. If you have questions about a specific event or training, please reach out to the presenting organization. Events March 10-11, 2025: Wisc…

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February 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM

News Release: As Previewed in 2025 State of the State Address, Gov. Evers Approves DHS Emergency Rule to Strengthen Standards to Prevent Further Hazardous Lead Exposure to Wisconsin Kids

News Release: As Previewed in 2025 State of the State Address, Gov. Evers Approves DHS Emergency Rule to Strengthen Standards to Prevent Further Hazardous Lead Exposure to Wisconsin Kids Rule allows more kids to be eligible for services to help reduce lead exposure N…

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January 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM

News Release: DHS Confirms First Pediatric Influenza-Associated Death in Wisconsin

News Release: DHS Confirms First Pediatric Influenza-Associated Death in Wisconsin Encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses to avoid serious illness News Release For Immediate Release January 16, 2025Contact: Elizabeth …

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January 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM

News Release: DHS Launches Campaign Highlighting Health Risks of Menthol Tobacco Products

News Release: DHS Launches Campaign Highlighting Health Risks of Menthol Tobacco Products Working to reach populations most targeted by tobacco marketing and menthol use News Release For Immediate Release January 15, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Mille…

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January 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM

News Release: Certified Direct Care Professional Program Now Available in Hmong

News Release: Certified Direct Care Professional Program Now Available in Hmong Start your health care career with free training in English, Spanish, or Hmong News Release For Immediate Release January 13, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1…

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January 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM

CORRECTED: News Release: DHS Provides Update on Distribution of Latest Opioid Settlement Funds

CORRECTED: News Release: DHS Provides Update on Distribution of Latest Opioid Settlement Funds Seeks ideas for investing fiscal year 2026 opioid settlement funds News Release For Immediate Release January 9, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266…

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January 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM

News Release: DHS Provides Update on Distribution of Latest Opioid Settlement Funds

News Release: DHS Provides Update on Distribution of Latest Opioid Settlement Funds Seeks ideas for investing fiscal year 2026 opioid settlement funds News Release For Immediate Release January 9, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 DHS P…

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January 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM

News Release: With Respiratory Virus Cases Increasing Across the State, DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves

News Release: With Respiratory Virus Cases Increasing Across the State, DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves It's not too late for flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines News Release For Immediate Release January 8, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Mill…

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January 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM

DCTS: Events and Trainings

DCTS: Events and Trainings Division of Care and Treatment Services Events and Trainings Join us at the following events and trainings. If you have questions about a specific event or training, please reach out to the presenting organization. Events January 21-24, 2025: WE…

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January 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM

News Release: DHS Encourages Homeowners, Property Owners, and Schools to Test for Radon

News Release: DHS Encourages Homeowners, Property Owners, and Schools to Test for Radon Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking News Release For Immediate Release January 6, 2025Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller…

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December 20, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Wisconsin Human HPAI Case Confirmed by CDC

Wisconsin Human HPAI Case Confirmed by CDC Media Statement For Immediate Release December 20, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Wisconsin Human HPAI Case Confirmed by CDC The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received test results fro…

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December 18, 2024 at 8:03 PM

News Release: DHS Reports Presumptive Positive Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Wisconsin

News Release: DHS Reports Presumptive Positive Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Wisconsin News Release For Immediate Release December 18, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 DHS Reports Presumptive Positive Human Case of …

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December 13, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Updated self-harm dashboard now available

Updated self-harm dashboard now available Division of Public Health Information Update Updated self-harm data dashboard now available An updated version of the self-harm data dashboard is now available on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website. The revised dash…

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December 12, 2024 at 4:02 PM

DHS Announces Innovative Medicaid Housing Benefit

DHS Announces Innovative Medicaid Housing Benefit News Release For Immediate Release December 12, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 DHS Announces Innovative Medicaid Housing Benefit Starting February 1, 2025, Wisconsin will launch a new initiat…

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December 3, 2024 at 4:19 PM

News Release: Wisconsin Wayfinder Celebrates One Year of Supporting Families with Special Health Care Needs

News Release: Wisconsin Wayfinder Celebrates One Year of Supporting Families with Special Health Care Needs More than 2,200 families and nearly 670 providers and professionals helped News Release For Immediate Release December 3, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/J…

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November 29, 2024 at 9:37 PM

Salmonella Infections Linked to Cucumbers Sold in Wisconsin

Salmonella Infections Linked to Cucumbers Sold in Wisconsin Three people ill, cucumbers recalled, Wisconsinites urged to check homes for them News Release For Immediate Release November 29, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Salmonella I…

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November 19, 2024 at 2:47 PM

OCMH Offers Early Childhood Feelings Thermometer for Parents

OCMH Offers Early Childhood Feelings Thermometer for Parents Visual aid helps identify feelings and ways to calm challenging behaviors Office of Children's Mental Health November 19, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683   OCMH Offers Earl…

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November 18, 2024 at 2:47 PM

News Release: DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to 'Be Antibiotic Aware' This Respiratory Virus Season

News Release: DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to 'Be Antibiotic Aware' This Respiratory Virus Season Using antibiotics when they're not necessary can do more harm than good News Release For Immediate Release November 18, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Mill…

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November 14, 2024 at 4:31 PM

News Release: DHS Launches New System to Help Communities Track and Respond to Overdose

News Release: DHS Launches New System to Help Communities Track and Respond to Overdose Wisconsin Suspected Overdose Alerts for Rapid Response (WiSOARR) system will help the state's efforts to address overdose epidemic News Release For Immediate Release November …

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November 13, 2024 at 6:05 PM

CORRECTED News Release: DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves Against Respiratory Viruses This Holiday Season

CORRECTED News Release: DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves Against Respiratory Viruses This Holiday Season Now is the time to get flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines News Release For Immediate Release November 13, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer M…

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November 13, 2024 at 3:31 PM

News Release: DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves Against Respiratory Viruses This Holiday Season

News Release: DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves Against Respiratory Viruses This Holiday Season Now is the time to get flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines News Release For Immediate Release November 13, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-…

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October 30, 2024 at 2:46 PM

News Release: Wisconsin WIC Program Celebrates 50 Years of Increasing Access to Healthy Food, Nutrition Education, and Breastfeeding Support

News Release: Wisconsin WIC Program Celebrates 50 Years of Increasing Access to Healthy Food, Nutrition Education, and Breastfeeding Support Nationwide anniversary of Women, Infants, and Children program celebrated in Wisconsin's 61 WIC agencies News Release For …

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October 21, 2024 at 2:03 PM

News Release: DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Take Action to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning

News Release: DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Take Action to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning October 20-26 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week News Release For Immediate Release October 21, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 D…

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October 17, 2024 at 5:35 PM

News Release: New CDC Report Shows Wisconsin Families Behind Other States in Protecting Children from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

News Release: New CDC Report Shows Wisconsin Families Behind Other States in Protecting Children from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Declining vaccination rates leave children and communities vulnerable to outbreaks News Release For Immediate Release October 17, 20…

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October 8, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health Shares Fact Sheet about the Importance of School Nurses 

Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health Shares Fact Sheet about the Importance of School Nurses  Office of Children's Mental Health October 8, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683   Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health Shares Fact Sh…

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October 1, 2024 at 2:16 PM

DCTS: New hours of operation for UpliftWI

DCTS: New hours of operation for UpliftWI Division of Care and Treatment Services New Hours of Operation for UpliftWI UpliftWI now is available daily, including holidays, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. by calling 534-202-5438. UpliftWI is Wisconsin's peer-run warmline operated by …

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September 27, 2024 at 7:03 PM

News Release: DHS Urges Wisconsinites To Protect Themselves from Mosquito Bites

News Release: DHS Urges Wisconsinites To Protect Themselves from Mosquito Bites Precautions recommended after DATCP announces two horses in the state infected with Eastern equine encephalitis News Release For Immediate Release September 27, 2024Contact: Elizabeth…

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September 19, 2024 at 4:07 PM

News Release: DHS Monitoring Significant Increase in Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Urges Vaccination to Prevent Severe Symptoms

News Release: DHS Monitoring Significant Increase in Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Urges Vaccination to Prevent Severe Symptoms Pertussis cases currently more than ten times higher than last year in Wisconsin, high nationwide News Release For Immediate Release Sept…

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September 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Trauma-Informed News and Notes for September 2024

Trauma-Informed News and Notes for September 2024 Trauma-Informed News and Notes, September 2024 A note from the editor This edition of the Trauma-Informed News and Notes is the final edition. I’m retiring in early October. It is my hope you have found this content helpful …

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September 12, 2024 at 4:04 PM

News Release: DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Get Vaccinated as Respiratory Illness Season Begins

News Release: DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Get Vaccinated as Respiratory Illness Season Begins Vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV arriving across Wisconsin News Release For Immediate Release September 12, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-26…

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September 6, 2024 at 9:44 PM

News Release: DHS Identifies Salmonella Infections Linked to Eggs Sold in Wisconsin

News Release: DHS Identifies Salmonella Infections Linked to Eggs Sold in Wisconsin Forty-two people in Wisconsin have become sick, product now recalled, and consumers advised to check for products in their homes News Release For Immediate Release September 6, 20…

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September 3, 2024 at 2:04 PM

DCTS: Crisis Hostels Preliminary Public Hearing and Comment Period

DCTS: Crisis Hostels Preliminary Public Hearing and Comment Period Division of Care and Treatment Services Crisis Hostels Preliminary Public Hearing and Comment Period Work is underway to create an emergency and permanent state administrative rule for the certification and …

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August 30, 2024 at 2:18 PM

News Release: DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

News Release: DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths Strategies will focus on harm reduction services and supports News Release For Immediate Release August 30, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer…

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August 29, 2024 at 2:02 PM

News Release: DHS Reports First Deaths in State This Year Due to West Nile Virus

News Release: DHS Reports First Deaths in State This Year Due to West Nile Virus Wisconsinites encouraged to protect themselves from mosquito bites to avoid illness News Release For Immediate Release August 29, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-…

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August 27, 2024 at 3:32 PM

News Release: DHS Announces Seal-A-Smile to Return for 25th Year

News Release: DHS Announces Seal-A-Smile to Return for 25th Year Successful program improves oral health by providing preventive dental services in schools statewide News Release For Immediate Release August 27, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608…

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