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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11am through 8pm Wednesday.

On July 15, Public Health Madison & Dane County issued a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is launching a new initiative designed to stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) more efficiently.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay connected during extreme heat.

Public Health Madison & Dane County, City and County leaders, and the Madison Police Department are joining a nationwide call to end gun violence with a series of “Wear Orange Weekend” awareness events.

This week, Public Health Madison & Dane County kicked off its beach monitoring efforts in Dane County.

Ahead of spring break travel, public health officials urge travelers to check their measles vaccination status.

The Department of Civil Rights and community partners are offering a forum for community members who want to learn more about potential cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs.

Testing your home for radon is an important way to protect your health.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging everyone to be aware of the ongoing pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak ahead of upcoming holiday season.

We're urging community members to throw out any pizza they may have from Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton due to unintentional THC contamination.

Respiratory virus season is here, and public health officials are urging everyone in the community to get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This October, Public Health is urging women to get screened.

As the back-to-school season kicks off, Public Health Madison & Dane County is holding a series of school vaccine clinics to help parents get their kids up to date on immunizations.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is alerting the community about an outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

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

United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared firearm violence in America a public health crisis

Public Health Madison & Dane County is promoting a new initiative to help connect lost pets with their owners.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing an Overdose Spike Alert due to recent surge in drug overdoses in our community and reports of unusual symptoms after drug use.

On Friday, June 7, Public Health Madison & Dane County is hosting the annual “Wear Orange Day” rally to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day.