The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11am through 8pm Wednesday.
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Heat Index to Reach Dangerous Levels in Dane County
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Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County
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July 15, 2025 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.
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Public Health Launches Digital Partner Services to Help Stop Spread of STIs
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July 2, 2025 Public Health Madison & Dane County is launching a new initiative designed to stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) more efficiently.
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Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County
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June 20, 2025 Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay connected during extreme heat.
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Wear Orange Weekend Honors Victims of Gun Violence, Calls for Change
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June 6, 2025 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.
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New Testing Sites Added as Public Health Beach Monitoring Season Begins
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May 30, 2025 This week, Public Health Madison & Dane County kicked off its beach monitoring efforts in Dane County.
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Spring Break Travelers Urged to Check Measles Vaccination Status
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March 13, 2025 Ahead of spring break travel, public health officials urge travelers to check their measles vaccination status.
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What We Could Lose: Medicaid and Other Programs For People with Disabilities Event
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February 27, 2025 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.
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Protect Your Health: Test Your Home For Radon
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January 8, 2025 Testing your home for radon is an important way to protect your health.
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Public Health Alerts Community to Rising Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases Ahead of Holidays
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November 26, 2024 Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging everyone to be aware of the ongoing pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak ahead of upcoming holiday season.
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Public Cautioned to Throw Out THC-Contaminated Pizza from Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton, WI
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October 24, 2024 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.
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Protect Yourself Against COVID & Flu This Fall with Updated Vaccines
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October 10, 2024 Respiratory virus season is here, and public health officials are urging everyone in the community to get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
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Free Breast Cancer Screenings Available
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October 3, 2024 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This October, Public Health is urging women to get screened.
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Get Your Kids Up to Date on Vaccines at School Clinics
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September 4, 2024 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.
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases Rising in Dane County
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July 23, 2024 Public Health Madison & Dane County is alerting the community about an outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
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Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County
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July 9, 2024 Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community.
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Gun Violence Declared a Public Health Emergency in America
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June 26, 2024 United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared firearm violence in America a public health crisis
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Public Health Promotes Online Database for Lost Pets
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June 18, 2024 Public Health Madison & Dane County is promoting a new initiative to help connect lost pets with their owners.
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Overdose Spike Alert: Increased Risk of Overdose in Dane County
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June 6, 2024 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.
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“Wear Orange Day” Rally to Call for End to Gun Violence
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June 3, 2024 On Friday, June 7, Public Health Madison & Dane County is hosting the annual “Wear Orange Day” rally to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day.