Public Health Madison & Dane County

We are pleased with the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the ability of local health officials to issue orders to protect the public in health emergencies.

We at Public Health Madison & Dane County are devastated by the Supreme Court decision to dismantle the constitutional protection of the right to have an abortion.

In celebration of the week, we thought we would share a few services we offer to help support maternal and child health in our community.

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) kicked off its statewide “Thank you” tour in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center.

Aggression is the most serious behavior problem in dogs. Learn what our Animal Services Team does when a dog bites, and how they work to prevent further aggression.

It’s with great pleasure we present our 2021 Annual Report!

This week, the de Beaumont Foundation released its new list of the “40 Under 40 in Public Health”, and we’re excited to share that one of our own is among those being honored.

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.

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.

Follow the process from signing-up to getting a vaccination at the Alliant Energy Center.