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Provision of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Services within a Certified Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Program
… Wis. Admin. Code chs. DHS 35 and/or DHS 75.13 utilizing complementary services and alternative treatment approaches. … -
Consumer Guide: Problems with Nursing Homes, Residential Care Facilities, Behavioral Health Programs, Mental Health Treatment Providers, or Substance Use Treatment Providers
… to report a nursing home, residential care facility, behavioral health programs, mental health treatment provider, or substance use treatment provider. Expand each section to learn more. There are several ways to file a complaint … with intellectual disabilities. Behavioral health programs, mental health, and substance abuse treatment - Call DQA at 608-266-8481. Emergency mental health services (crisis programs) … -
Deaths
… COVID-19 Wisconsin deaths Get the official state number of Wisconsin deaths from COVID-19. This page provides access to annual statistics based on aggregate data from … This statute also specifies how local registrars are to collect and file certificates for deaths that occur in their jurisdictions. The source of data for the annual Wisconsin Deaths … -
Handwashing
… When done correctly, handwashing is your best protection against the spread of germs that can make people sick. Learn … yourself and others healthy. Guidance for health care settings These recommendations are for handwashing in community settings such as at home, school, work, or child care. Visit the … CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website . Washing with soap and water Good handwashing technique is easy to learn and can significantly reduce the spread of germs. When … -
Outbreaks in Wisconsin
… Below is a list of selected outbreaks, recalls, and investigations with wide impact in Wisconsin. Multistate Outbreak of … and CDC for more information on this investigation, and to stay up to date on other food-borne outbreaks and recalls. Outbreak of Mpox Virus Updated 12/2/2022 Since May 14, 2022, the CDC … Services (DHS) is working with local, state, and federal partners to investigate multiple outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to contact with live backyard poultry. As of September … -
Nutrition: Breastfeeding
… Research shows that there is no better food than human milk for the baby’s first year of life. Breastfeeding provides many health, nutritional, economic, and emotional benefits to the … the community, workplace, and the environment. The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes breastfeeding as the ideal method of feeding and nurturing infants. Breastfeeding is key in achieving optimal infant and child health, growth, and development. The … -
Treated Wood Products
… or flower beds. Because wood is naturally susceptible to decay, it is common to use chemically treated lumber for outdoor projects. Chemical treatments help preserve the structural integrity and appearance of wooden structures. Treated lumber can be used safely in many backyard construction projects if appropriate … to treat railroad ties and utility poles. Because of the toxicity of these chemicals, lumber treated with creosote or PCP should not be used indoors, or for playgrounds, decks, picnic … -
Nutrition: Breastfeeding Education
… The following materials provide information to help you educate others about breastfeeding. To order copies, go to WIC: Outreach Forms and Brochures and complete the Forms/Publications Order, F-80025A (Word) form. Breastfeeding pocket cards These 15 cards each focus on one topic. They were developed by the … . You Have the Right to Breastfeed, P-44950 — Describes a person’s right to learn about breastfeeding, to breastfeed in the hospital after giving birth, and to breastfeed in any public … -
Nutrition: Breastfeeding Resources
… August 2022 was Breastfeeding Month! Governor Tony Evers has issued proclamations celebrating August as National Breastfeeding Month and three unique weeks highlighting the Indigenous, Asian American, Native … efforts throughout Wisconsin to promote and support lactation for all families. The National Breastfeeding Month 2022 theme was, “Together We Do Great Things!” This celebrated the power and … -
WIC: Breastfeeding Education
… is a list of all WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) Breastfeeding Education documents available to order. When you are searching for a document, … -
Past Outbreaks in Wisconsin
… Archived outbreaks and investigations Below is a list of past outbreaks and investigations with wide … do not work against adenoviruses. There are a number of ways you can get an adenovirus: Breathing in adenovirus from the air : someone with the virus coughs or sneezes and the virus … is not normally spread from person to person. People can get Legionnaires’ disease after breathing in small water droplets with Legionella . This CDC infographic outlines how Legionella … -
Causes of Infant Death
… define the Wisconsin Interactive Statistics on Health (WISH) categories for causes of infant death. WISH uses the ICD-10 titles for both the ICD-9 and ICD-10 categories. Categories are not … deformations and chromosomal abnormalities Q00-Q99 Congenital anomalies 740-759 Sudden infant death syndrome R95 Sudden infant death syndrome 798.0 Accidents (unintentional injuries) V01-X59 Accidents E800-E869, E880-E929 … -
SRSTC: Treatment Programs
… The treatment programs at Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) make Wisconsin a safer place by reducing the level of sexual violence in society. SRSTC is considered a national center of excellence in the evaluation and treatment of sexual violence. Staff believe that individuals can make positive changes in their … -
WRC: Treatment Programs
… to the community. Units The housing units at WRC/WWRC are divided into five service areas. Treatment is coordinated to meet the needs of the residents within the service area. Units … in the Department of Corrections. While maintaining efforts to engage men in their treatment, the units also seek to model more closely the higher level of security found at … to medium security institutions in the Department of Corrections. This engages residents in treatment as well as prepares them for return to Department of Corrections at medium custody … -
ForwardHealth: Great Rivers Consortium
… agencies in your consortium. Each one has its own center you can call for help. Wisconsin’s Great Rivers Consortium Wisconsin’s Great Rivers Consortium includes these counties: Barron Burnett Chippewa Douglas Dunn Eau Claire … -
CWC: Intensive Treatment Program
… Central Wisconsin Center's Intensive Treatment Program serves people ages 5 and older with an intellectual disability and co-occurring … mental health or behavior disorder. Staff provide behavioral and psychiatric evaluation and treatment, educational services, medical services, therapeutic recreation, and vocational programming. An individualized treatment plan is developed for each client. The goal is to help the client develop skills to … -
NWC: Intensive Treatment Program
… Northern Wisconsin Center's Intensive Treatment Program (known as EXCEL) serves people ages 14 and older with an intellectual … mental health or behavior disorder. Staff provide behavioral and psychiatric evaluation and treatment, medical services, and vocational programming. An individualized treatment plan is developed for each client. The goal is to help the client develop skills to … -
Changes to Date of Death Procedures
… of health care, Caretaker Supplement, and FoodShare benefits when CARES receives a date of death (DOD) data exchange for a member from Social Security Administration (SSA) • New …