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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. … -
WISH Technical Notes and Definitions: Injury Death Data
… of data is limited to only those deaths with an ICD-10 injury code as the underlying cause of death. Numbers and rates for specific injury types Numbers and rates for specific types of injury deaths are based on underlying cause of death coding. The exception is for traumatic brain injury (TBI), which includes review of the … option in Step 2 of the query if you want a total count or rate of injury deaths. For a breakdown of ICD-10 codes included in the above 13 categories, see groups of underlying causes … -
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 … -
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, … -
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 … -
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 … -
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. … -
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 … -
WISH Query Confirmation - Female Breast Cancer Incidence by Stage at Diagnosis
… WISH Query Female Breast Cancer Incidence by Stage at Diagnosis This query focuses on female breast cancer incidence by stage at diagnosis. While the stage query provides cancer invasive … -
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 … -
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 …
Last revised June 1, 2023