State Vital Records Office Closed on Friday, September 3

Individuals will not be able to apply in-person at the state office at 1 West Wilson Street in Madison for copies of birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates, declarations of domestic partnership, or make genealogy appointments. This closure does not affect local County Clerk or Register of Deeds typical business hours, and consumers are encouraged to contact their local office if a certificate is needed.

Wisconsin Submits Plan for Statewide Health IT Network

The development of a statewide electronic health information exchange network took an important step forward as the WIRED for Health Board has submitted its plan for Wisconsin to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.

Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR)

Many children in Wisconsin receive immunizations from more than one provider. Without access to a child's immunization information, it can be difficult to know which vaccine a child needs at any particular time. Parents and legal guardians can look up their child's immunization record in the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR).

Wisconsin Office of Health Care Reform

Governor Jim Doyle has created the Office of Health Care Reform which will oversee implementation of national health care reform in Wisconsin.

9/1/10, Immunizations Boost Kids' Back-To-School Plans

8/27/10, Wisconsin Submits Plan for Statewide Health IT Network

8/9/10, Report: Falls Are Now the Most Common Cause of Injury-Related Deaths in Wisconsin

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