Archive
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Washington State Officials Declare State of Emergency As Measles Outbreak Continues
posted January 29, 2019Vaccination is safe and effective against this highly contagious disease.
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Odds of Dying From an Accidental Opioid Overdose in the US Surpass Those of Dying in Car Accident
posted January 29, 2019Data from the National Safety Council shows the gravity of the opioid epidemic.
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As Farmers Struggle, New Effort Aims to Prevent Suicide
posted January 29, 2019Economic challenges may be putting farmers at risk.
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Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping is Now An Epidemic
posted December 18, 2018E-cigarette use among high school students has increased dramatically in the last year. Our video explains the dangers.
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Suicide and Opioid Deaths Continue to Rise in Wisconsin and the Nation
posted December 13, 2018The Centers for Disease Control reports that, again, life expectancy declined in 2017, driven largely by deaths from drug overdoses and suicides.
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All Madison Libraries Will Have Narcan On-Site By End of Year
posted December 5, 201870 library employees have volunteered to take a training to identify the symptoms of an overdose and administer Narcan, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.
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Public Health Launches Violence Prevention Initiative
posted December 3, 2018More than 90 attendees attended the launch to begin working together on a public health approach to violence.
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Is 'Juuling' safe? What's really inside the popular e cigarette
posted November 12, 2018Findings from a leading scientist's study.
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DreamUp Wisconsin selects 11 initial proposals for boosting the middle class in Dane County
posted November 12, 2018The initiative seeks to raise net income by 10 percent for 10,000 middle class families in Dane County by increasing income or decreasing costs of living.
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Drop in adult flu vaccinations may be factor in last season's record breaking deaths, illnesses
posted November 12, 2018Flu vaccination is the main way to prevent sickness and death caused by flu.
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Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment for 2019 Begins November 1
posted November 1, 2018Starting November 1, you can apply for new 2019 health insurance---or renew, change, or update your 2018 health plan for 2019. Enrollment goes through December 15, 2018.
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Healthy Communities Fund - Application
posted October 23, 2018Public Health Madison & Dane County has funding available to support local organizations and programs that are working to address health and racial equity in our community. Applications are due November 16.
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Wisconsin Announces Addiction Recovery Helpline
posted October 22, 2018Call 211 to be connected with local treatment and recovery resources.
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It's Open Season on Ticks!
posted October 16, 2018Ticks can carry germs that can make you sick. Protect yourself, your family, and your pets from tick bites this hunting season.
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With Teen Vaping on the Rise, Health Officials Target Schools, Stores
posted October 3, 2018E-cigarette use among youth is on the rise in Dane County. We have created a video about the dangers of JUUL.
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Paul Soglin, Joe Parisi To Propose New Funds to Address Violence Trauma
posted October 3, 2018Find out about proposals to address the root causes of violence in our community.
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County Budget Will Include Epidemic Resources, Largest Increase in Mental Health Resources
posted October 3, 2018$10,000 is proposed for PHMDC to expand the availability of NARCAN to parts of our community experiencing higher occurrences of overdoses.
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More Cases of Severe Bleeding in Wisconsin Linked to Synthetic Cannabinoids
posted September 20, 2018There are now 80 cases, including cases in Dane, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Rock and Fond du Lac Counties.
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Record Number of Mosquitoes for September
posted September 20, 2018Floodwater mosquitoes are in large numbers and annoying, but do not carry disease.
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PHMDC Joins Instagram
posted September 20, 2018Check us out and follow us!
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Protect yourself from flood hazards
posted August 21, 2018Cleaning up properly after a flood is important.
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Breastfeeding in Public Is Finally Legal in All 50 States
posted August 8, 2018All States now have laws in place to protect nursing mothers who breastfeed in public.
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Another health alert added to long list of foods possibly contaminated with salmonella, cyclospora
posted August 2, 2018Pay attention to food recalls and avoid the foods involved.
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$15 billion vaping company is under investigation for targeting minors
posted July 26, 2018The popular e-cigarette brand Juul Labs is under investigation by the Massachusetts attorney general, who is concerned the company is targeting minors.
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Public Health Approach Seeks to Cure Violence by Healing Trauma
posted July 16, 2018Find out how we are using a public health approach to address violence in our community.
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For the First Time, Madison Area Taking Coordinated Approach to Gun Violence
posted July 11, 2018Learn about how our organization is working with other community partners to address violence in our area.
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Animal Services received average of 10 calls a day this weekend for dogs left in hot cars
posted July 6, 2018Our Animal Services Officer discusses the dangers of leaving a dog in a hot car.
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How to Recycle Fluorescent Bulbs
posted June 29, 2018Learn how to properly recycle mercury containing fluorescent bulbs or tubes in Madison and Dane County.
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K2 and Spice Still Causing Hospitalizations in Wisconsin
posted June 22, 2018People continue to be hospitalized with severe bleeding after using synthetic cannabiniods, which have contained rat poison.
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Foodborne Illness Advisory: Honey Smacks Cereal Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
posted June 19, 2018If you have this product in your home you should throw it away or return it to the place you purchased for a refund.
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Stay cool in the summer heat!
posted June 15, 2018Take care of yourself and your loved ones, with these tips.
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New UW Obesity Estimate Shows State is Significantly Heavier
posted June 7, 2018Online obesity map shows data by zip code.
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June 6 is Wisconsin Heat Awareness Day
posted June 4, 2018Hot conditions can turn dangerous quickly. Know what to do to stay safe during extreme heat.
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Madison to Host 'Addiction, Hope, & Recovery' Town Hall to Fight Opioid Epidemic
posted May 31, 2018The Town Hall meeting is Thursday, May 31, 4-8 pm at the Madison Central Library
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Nasty Germs May Be Lurking In Your Hotel Swimming Pool
posted May 22, 2018Key to preventing waterborne diseases is to not swim in the water and don't let your kids swim in the water if sick with diarrhea. We inspect public pools and work with pool operators to reduce the chance of disease.
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Learn How to Get Licensed For Short Term Rentals in Your Home
posted May 11, 2018Are you hosting or want to host short-term rentals, like Airbnb and VRBO in your home? Join us at a free workshop to learn how to get licensed.
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Community Collaboration to Reduce the Rate of Low Birthweight in Black Babies
posted May 2, 2018We are proud to partner in a new collaborative community engagement campaign to address and identify solutions to lower the incidence of low birthweight babies born to Black mothers in Dane County.
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Fewer Kids Are Getting Cavities But Disparities Exist
posted May 2, 2018A new study shows that overall, US children are getting fewer cavities, but racial and income disparities are apparent.
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Surgeon General's Advisory on Naloxone and Opioid Overdose
posted May 2, 2018The Surgeon General recommends expanding the awareness and availability of naloxone as a key part of the public health response to the opioid epidemic.
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When a Dog Bites
posted May 2, 2018Our Animal Services Officers responded to over 400 dog bites in 2017. Watch our recent interview on preventing dog bites from happening.