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Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community.

MADISON, WI – Madison Public Library is hosting the annual Period Party series in partnership with Public Health of Madison and Dane County and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.…

Flu activity is increasing earlier than expected in Dane County, and Public Health is encouraging everyone ages 6 months and older to get their annual flu shot sooner than later.

This October, Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging women not to skip or delay their recommended breast cancer screening.

Public Health Madison & Dane County announced a new campaign urging gun owners in Dane County to practice safe gun storage at home.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community that may be fueled by extreme heat.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging everyone to stay cool, hydrated, and connected as an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect this week.

Wear Orange Day returns to call for an end to gun violence on Saturday, June 6.

This summer, Public Health Madison & Dane County and Clean Lakes Alliance are teaming up on a new pilot study to better understand what causes E.coli levels to increase across the Yahara chain of lakes.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is investigating a new measles exposure in Dane County, not related to the recent confirmed case of measles reported last week.

Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. The investigation has identified two additional community exposure locations where people have been exposed to measles.

Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. So far, the investigation has identified several community locations where people may have been exposed.

Public Health Madison & Dane County reports that there is a confirmed case of measles in Dane County.

The Madison Common Council will hold a discussion on Violence Prevention on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building. This event will feature presentations from several City agencies,…

As temperatures drop, take steps to stay warm.

A cancer-causing element known as radon can be found at high levels in roughly half of the homes tested over the past five years in Dane County.