Archive
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Animal Services received average of 10 calls a day this weekend for dogs left in hot cars
posted Friday, Jul. 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 Friday, Jun. 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 Friday, Jun. 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 Tuesday, Jun. 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 Friday, Jun. 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 Thursday, Jun. 7, 2018Online obesity map shows data by zip code.
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June 6 is Wisconsin Heat Awareness Day
posted Monday, Jun. 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 Thursday, 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 Tuesday, 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 Friday, 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 Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, May. 2, 2018Our Animal Services Officers responded to over 400 dog bites in 2017. Watch our recent interview on preventing dog bites from happening.