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Day in the Life: Beach Testing Posted 07/19/2021
Germs and bacteria: they’re the last things we want to worry about when we head out for a day at the beach. That’s why Public Health monitors beach water quality daily during the summer months and it’s no easy task! We’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at our Microbiology lab team and the work they do to keep beaches safe for swimming. Read more » -
This is Public Health Posted 07/16/2021
As Public Health was thrust into the spotlight over the past year and a half, you're probably aware of our role in a pandemic now. Learn how our everyday, non-pandemic work helps protect you, your family, and the environment. Read more » -
How Can I Get an Appointment at Alliant Energy Center For a Vaccine? Posted 04/09/2021
Follow the process from signing-up to getting a vaccination at the Alliant Energy Center. Read more » -
For Public Health, Preparing for Emergencies Never Ends Posted 09/21/2020
It’s been said that “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Our organization continually trains, practices, and collaborates with community partners to prepare for every conceivable crisis to ensure a response that will be swift, strategic, provide clear communication, and encompass our entire community. Read more » -
A Day in the Life of the Data Team Posted 06/26/2020
We wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at our Data Team and the work they do. Read more » -
Supporting Businesses During Safer at Home Posted 04/22/2020
Some of the regular work our department does involves inspecting and licensing restaurants, hotels, motels, and body art facilities to reduce the occurrence of illness, and our sanitarians develop close working relationships with these establishments. Read more » -
Coronavirus is here and it’s spreading Posted 03/31/2020
We planned for this moment, but it’s still difficult. From the beginning of our response, months ago, our staff have relentlessly strategized, coordinated, and used all of our best public health tools to stem the tide of COVID-19’s aggressive and destructive spread. Read more » -
Our best defense is our collective action Posted 03/12/2020
As the prevalence of coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world increases, we are using the best information we have to take proactive steps to protect the health of our community. We know that our recommendations have a tremendous impact on peoples’ lives, but this is a critical moment to slow the spread of this disease in our community. The sooner we slow transmission, the more cases we can prevent. Read more » -
Why You Should Complete Your 2020 Census Form Posted 03/03/2020
The 2020 census is coming in mid-March. Sent to households every 10 years, making sure that everyone in Dane County is counted in the census is crucial to political representation, federal and state funding, and to public health. Read more » -
What Does a Contact Investigation Look Like? A Behind the Scenes Look at Our Public Health Response to Coronavirus Posted 02/12/2020
Members of our operations team hold a morning briefing This blog post is accurate as of 8:45 AM on February 12, 2020. Please visit our coronavirus page for the latest information. Read more » -
Our Role in Monitoring the Coronavirus Outbreak Posted 01/31/2020
A summary of how we learn about and respond to potential cases of coronavirus. Read more » -
How We Make Sure Food is Safe to Eat and Businesses Thrive Posted 09/12/2019
September is National Preparedness Month, reminding us how to prepare for disasters or emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities. It’s also Food Safety Education Month, which is a reminder of steps we can take to prevent foodborne illness, or food poisoning. Read more » -
Preventing Foodborne Illness in Dane County Posted 12/27/2018
Our team of 12 sanitarians conducted over 2,700 restaurant inspections this year to eliminate food safety risk factors linked to illness. Read more » -
PHMDC Responds to Recent Flooding Posted 09/07/2018
A summary of how we worked to address the health and safety concerns within flooded communities. Read more »
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- Data Notes for the Week of July 29
- Data Notes for the Week of July 22
- What You Need to Know About the Delta Variant
- Day in the Life: Beach Testing
- This is Public Health
- Data Notes for the Week of July 15
- Understanding Breakthrough Infections
- Data Notes for the Week of July 8
- Where Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine?
- We've Come So Far: A Look Back at the COVID Pandemic Compared to Today
- Where Can I Get Tested for COVID-19?
- Data Notes for the Week of July 1
- Data Notes for the Week of June 24
- Data Notes for the Week of June 17
- Statement: Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Authority to Close Schools
- Data Notes for the Week of June 10
- What it Takes to Host a Mobile Vaccination Clinic: From Initial Outreach to Getting Vaccinated
- Data Notes for the Week of June 2
- Data Notes for the Week of May 27
- Reminders Ahead of Your Memorial Day Weekend
- How Can I Talk to Someone About Getting Vaccinated?
- Data Notes for the Week of May 20
- With Orders Ending June 2, What About My Unvaccinated Kids?
- Public Health Will Lift All Dane County Orders June 2
- Data Notes for the Week of May 13
- Data Notes for the Week of May 6
- Getting Your 12-15 Year Old Vaccinated
- Celebrating Safer this Weekend
- Fully Vaccinated & Masks: What are the Rules?
- Data Notes for the Week of April 29
- Dane County Public Health Requirements for May 5, 2021
- How Variants Affect COVID Risk For Children And Adults
- Data Notes for the Week of April 22
- Herd Immunity and Vaccine Equity: How We Look at Vaccine Coverage in Different Ways
- Childcare Center Outbreak: Understanding How it Spread
- Data Notes for the Week of April 15
- How Can I Get an Appointment at Alliant Energy Center For a Vaccine?
- Data Notes for the Week of April 8
- What Can You Do Once You're Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19?
- Dane County Public Health Requirements Starting April 7, 2021
- Data Notes for the Week of April 1
- Dane County COVID-19 Data Continues to Improve
- Data Notes for the Week of March 25
- Data Notes for the Week of March 18
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14 Amendment?
- Unpacking Gathering Requirements and How They Apply to Businesses
- Data Notes for the Week of March 11
- Why are We Opening Up When Not Everyone is Vaccinated?
- Data Notes for the Week of March 4
- Which Vaccine Should I Get? The One You’re Offered!
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14?
- Data Notes for the Week of February 25
- Lowering Your COVID-19 Risk
- Data Notes for the Week of February 18
- Data Notes for the Week of February 11
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #13?
- New Vaccination Data on Dashboard and Upcoming Vaccination Town Hall
- Vaccine Supply, Demand, and Our Efforts to Ramp Up
- Data Notes for the Week of February 4
- It’s Time for a Mask Check-In!
- Data Notes for the Week of January 28
- How Will Vaccination Impact Dane County’s COVID Metrics?
- A Behind the Scenes Look at COVID-19 Testing
- Data Notes for the Week of January 21
- Data Notes for the Week of January 14
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #12?
- Data Notes for the Week of January 7
- Is Your Breakroom Helping Spread COVID?
- Data Notes for the Week of December 30
- A message of thanks from Public Health Madison & Dane County
- Data Notes for the Week of December 23
- How We Know the COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe
- Data Notes for the Week of December 17
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It First And Why?
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #11?
- A COVID Vaccine Has Been Authorized
- Close Contacts Now have Quarantine Options
- Data Notes for the Week of December 10
- Providing Support to People in Isolation Helps Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
- Data Notes for the Week of December 3
- Tips for A Healthier Holiday Season
- Data Notes for the Week of November 25
- What COVID-19 Testing Can and Can't Tell Us
- Data Notes for the Week November 19
- What's Allowed in Emergency Order #10?
- Public Health Madison & Dane County Issues New Emergency Order #10
- Socializing More Safely This Winter: How To Form A Bubble or Pod
- How to See Family and Friends More Safely Over the Holidays
- Understanding Close Contact
- Data Notes for the Week of November 12
- When to Isolate, When to Quarantine
- Data Notes for the Week of November 5
- Employer Notification Of Employees With COVID-19
- Data Notes for the Week of October 29
- Data Notes for the Week of October 22
- Understanding ‘Clusters’
- Statewide Database Down for Planned Maintenance: October 16-18
- Data Notes for the Week of October 15
- These Next Few Weeks are a Pivotal Moment for Our County and Our State
- Data Notes for the Week of October 8
- Data Notes for the Week of October 1
- Understanding Percent Positivity
- Data Notes for the Week of September 24
- How We're Assessing if UW Cases have Spread Beyond Campus
- For Public Health, Preparing for Emergencies Never Ends
- Data Notes for the Week of September 17
- Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Police Department are Partnering to Increase Compliance with Public Health Orders
- Statement Regarding State Supreme Court Action on Public Health Order
- Data Notes for the Week of September 10
- Community Update Following Spike in Cases of COVID-19
- UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses
- Data Notes for the Week of September 3
- Data Notes for the Week of August 27
- Data Notes for the Week of August 20
- Health is a Human Right and We All Play a Role
- Data Snapshot Coming on August 20
- How We Have Made Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Data Notes for the Week of August 10
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing: When Public Health Calls and When It’s a Scam
- Data Notes for the Week of August 3
- Data Notes For the Week of July 27
- Percent Positivity Updated on our Dashboard as Backlog of Negative Tests are Entered
- We Can All Be Part of the Solution to the Pandemic
- Data Notes for the Week of July 20
- Data Notes for the Week of July 13
- Put your mask on; leave the enforcing to us
- Data Notes for the Week of July 6
- How to Lower Your Risk While Celebrating 4th of July
- Protests are not currently associated with Dane County's rise in COVID-19 cases
- Data Notes for the Week of June 29
- A Day in the Life of the Data Team
- Data Notes for the Week of June 22
- Help Break the Chain of COVID-19 Transmission--Your Actions Affect Others
- Inequities Evident in Dane County COVID-19 Data
- Data Will Guide Phase 2 Public Health Order
- Understanding the Big Picture: Trends in Data Provide Perspective
- Fighting for racial justice is essential, even in a pandemic
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We've Come So Far: A Look Back at the COVID Pandemic Compared to Today
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Statement: Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Authority to Close Schools
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What it Takes to Host a Mobile Vaccination Clinic: From Initial Outreach to Getting Vaccinated
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Herd Immunity and Vaccine Equity: How We Look at Vaccine Coverage in Different Ways
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Dane County Public Health Requirements Starting April 7, 2021
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Unpacking Gathering Requirements and How They Apply to Businesses
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New Vaccination Data on Dashboard and Upcoming Vaccination Town Hall
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A message of thanks from Public Health Madison & Dane County
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Providing Support to People in Isolation Helps Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
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Public Health Madison & Dane County Issues New Emergency Order #10
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Socializing More Safely This Winter: How To Form A Bubble or Pod
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Statewide Database Down for Planned Maintenance: October 16-18
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These Next Few Weeks are a Pivotal Moment for Our County and Our State
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UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses
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COVID-19 Contact Tracing: When Public Health Calls and When It’s a Scam
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Protests are not currently associated with Dane County's rise in COVID-19 cases
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Help Break the Chain of COVID-19 Transmission--Your Actions Affect Others
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Understanding the Big Picture: Trends in Data Provide Perspective
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One in Five Wisconsin High Schoolers Vape—A Public Health Crisis