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New Maps Provide Additional Geographic Breakdowns of COVID-19 Vaccination Data
… of Health Services (DHS) released maps and corresponding downloadable data tables that break down COVID-19 vaccinations by new geographic boundaries . The new maps allow Wisconsinites … and villages), zip code tabulation areas, school district boundaries, and census tracts. “Breaking down existing vaccination data by these additional geographies offers new ways for … -
Climate and Health: Winter Weather Health and Safety Tips
… prepared ahead of a storm will help you get through it safely. More Information on winter weather safety: Extreme Cold (Hypothermia) Carbon Monoxide Exposure Winter Activity Safety Tips for Parents Winter Safety Measures for Health Care Providers Wisconsin Winter Weather Toolkit —general information and guidance for local health departments Assemble an … Check on your neighbors. Isolated or elderly individuals can be unaware of rapidly changing weather conditions and may not be able to sense and respond to low temperatures during winter. … -
Consumer Guide: Finding and Choosing Substance Use Treatment Programs
… In Wisconsin, the state licenses and regulates certain substance use treatment programs (based on Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 (PDF)). There's a directory with details … community substance use services provider directory in Excel (Excel) What is a substance use treatment program? Substance use treatment programs offer a range of activities to help people living with a substance use … -
DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Services
… Over 4,000 people throughout Wisconsin will have access to treatment for the problem use of opioids or stimulants now through September because of $8 … heroin, and fentanyl. Stimulants include cocaine and methamphetamine. “Improving access to treatment is a critical part of our plan to reduce the hurt and heartbreak caused by the epidemic … “These grants will enable our local partners to remove the financial barriers to effective treatment, allowing more people to experience the promise of recovery. Recovery is possible for … -
Public Health Advisory: Fentanyl Increasingly Present in Overdose Deaths in Wisconsin
… opioids. It is being pressed into pills and mixed into other drugs. A person may think they are using one substance, but they are instead using a substance mixed with fentanyl. … about the risk of substance and polysubstance use. Fear tactics and other warnings may not break through, so engage your loved ones in a conversation. Let them know it’s okay for them to … that fentanyl-involved overdoses may require several doses of NARCAN® in order to restore breathing. Talk to patients who have overdosed about opioid safety. If appropriate, connect the … -
Consumer Guide: Finding and Choosing Mental Health Care Treatment Programs
… In Wisconsin, the state licenses and regulates certain mental health care treatment programs based on these Wis. Admin. Code chapters: Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 34 - … Disorders and Substance-Use Disorders Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 40 - Mental Health Day Treatment for Youth Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 61 - Community Mental Health and Developmental … Programs for Chronically Mentally Ill Persons There’s a directory with details about each treatment program in Wisconsin. View the directory in Excel or as a PDF. View community mental … -
Updates to Activity Break Period Policy for Wisconsin Shares Child Care
… Wisconsin Shares Child Care Approved Activity Search Period (ACTS) policy and the Temporary Break Period (TBRK) policy. … -
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Treatment Programs: Provider Information
… list , Division of Quality Assurance (staff responsible for surveying AODA and mental health treatment programs) Mental Health Treatment Programs - provider information Reporting of Client/ Patient Death Attributable to … -
Preventing and Controlling Respiratory Illness Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities
… or nasal congestion Sore throat Muscle aches greater than the resident’s norm Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Low oxygen saturation in the blood (normal levels are between 95 and 100%, but may vary … source control in a well-defined area that is restricted from resident access (such as a breakroom, all-staff meeting) when the county community transmission level is low to moderate. … -
Birth to 3 Program: Automated Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Referrals
… This memo describes the automation of Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Referrals and outlines statewide implementation steps to ensure highly … -
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity: Management and Treatment in Health Care Settings
… The resources provided below relate to the management and treatment of obesity, and are provided to assist healthcare professionals and partners in the … Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity: Health Care Resources page. Obesity Management and Treatment in Health Care Settings American Medical Association (AMA) : How health care organizations can best support communities they serve. Children and Adolescents Treatment : Specific recommendations and charts from "Obesity Evaluation and Treatment: Expert …
Last revised June 2, 2023