About PHMDC
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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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Recent Articles
- 09/23 How We're Assessing if UW Cases have Spread Beyond Campus
- 09/21 For Public Health, Preparing for Emergencies Never Ends
- 09/17 Data Notes for the Week of September 17
- 09/14 Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Police Department are Partnering to Increase Compliance with Public Health Orders
Archive
- 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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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