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DHS Launches Free Telehealth Service for COVID-19 Treatment
… of Health Services (DHS) announces a free telehealth service to streamline access to COVID-19 treatment. COVID-19 antiviral treatments must be taken within five days of symptoms starting, … insurance or health care, to learn if antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 are an appropriate treatment for them. We believe this will be especially important in extending our ability to serve rural, elderly, and other underserved populations.” The COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth service is available statewide, accessible through internet and telephone, … -
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Creates Office of Health Equity
… that will provide strategic and programmatic leadership for health initiatives, including breaking down barriers and infusing equity into programs and outreach. The director will have the … -
Update to Coverage for Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment
… health care members and FoodShare members receiving Residential Substance Use Disorder (RSUD) treatment beginning February 1, 2021. … -
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Treatment Programs
… code establishes minimum standards for substance use prevention, intervention, and treatment services delivered across a variety of settings and levels of care. Do you have a … programs for persons affected by alcohol or drugs. These programs include detox centers, day treatment, inpatient/outpatient facilities, residential programs, and intervention/prevention … Guide to Health Care for AODA information including provider directories. Mental Health Treatment Programs information. Contact Us For questions regarding alcohol and other drug abuse … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Transposition of the Great Arteries Data
… may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Access birth defects data Transposition of the great arteries is one type of birth defect. Review the FAQs below for more information about transposition of the great arteries. Need Help? Give us a call at 608-267-2488 or send us an email . What is transposition of the great arteries? Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a heart condition that is present at … -
Client Rights: Your Rights When Receiving Treatment at a State Center
… Despite this, there are certain rights that may be limited or denied . This is due to treatment, management, or security reasons. These include the right to make and receive phone … -
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Temporary Break Period for Parents
… This memo introduces the Temporary Break (TBRK) Period for parents participating in the Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program who experience a temporary break from any approved activity. … -
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Public Clinics Providing Diagnosis and Treatment
… The public clinics listed here provide diagnostic and treatment services for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). For more information on a clinic or … -
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 … -
Wisconsin Shares Activity Break Period Policy and Process Changes
… announces new and revised policies for Approved Activity Search Periods (ACTS) and Temporary Break Periods (TBRK), collectively referred to as Activity Break Periods. … -
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Treatment Programs: Contact Us
… Health or Residential Care in Wisconsin . DQA Contacts For questions concerning AODA treatment programs in Wisconsin, call the Behavioral Health Certification Section of the DQA at … Behavior Health Certification Section. For a list of DQA staff responsible for surveying AODA treatment programs refer to Behavioral Health Certification Section Staff. Additional Resources Substance Use - Partner/Provider Resources Grant Applications for AODA Treatment Programs (State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) Mental Health Treatment … -
Poverty Status and Health Insurance Coverage in Wisconsin: Washington County
… This page provides access to information about poverty status and health insurance coverage for Washington County. Estimates of the number and percent of the population by poverty status, … years of Wisconsin Family Health Survey results. Poverty Status and Health Insurance Coverage, Washington County, 2014-2016 (PDF) Poverty Status and Health Insurance Coverage, Washington County, 2009-2011 (PDF) Poverty Status and Health Insurance Coverage, Washington … -
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 …
Last revised May 27, 2023