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Centralized Reporting of Client/Patient/Resident Death Determination
… psychotropic medications, or suicide via form F-62470 Client/Patient/Resident Death Determination. This memo provides information regarding the new centralized location for … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Breast Cancer Data
… is not just one disease, but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Breast cancer is one type of cancer . Review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below for more information about breast cancer. Access the breast cancer data Need Help? Give us a call at 608-267-2488 or send us … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Pancreatic Cancer Data
… is not just one disease, but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one type of cancer. Review the FAQs below for more information about pancreatic cancer. Access the pancreatic cancer data Need Help? Give us a call at 608-267-2488 or send us an email. What is … -
Wisconsin Local Health Departments: Washington Ozaukee County
… Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department 333 East Washington St., Suite 1100 West Bend, WI 53095 262-335-4462 262-335-4463 (Fax) Kim Buechler … (Health Officer) kim.buechler@washozwi.gov Ozaukee Office 121 W. Main St., PO Box 994 Port Washington, WI 53074 262-284-8170 262-284-8105 (Fax) If you have corrections for the local health … -
Mental Health Treatment Programs: DQA Numbered Memos
… Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) Numbered Memos for mental health treatment programs are documents issued by the Division that deal with policies, information and … -
City, County, and Regional Data: Washington County
… This page provides access to various kinds of health information for Washington County from the Department of Health Services. Some of these links take you directly to Washington County data. Others ask you to select a geographic location and other variables to shape the information you will see. Poverty Status and Health Insurance Coverage - Washington County : Web table based on combined years of Family Health Survey results. Choose … -
WISH: Violent Deaths By Type, Wisconsin 2004-2018
… Violent Deaths By Type, Wisconsin 2004-2018 Year Suicide Rate (per 100,000 population) Homicide Rate (per … -
Mental Health Day Treatment for Youth Certification
… The revisions to Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 40, Mental Health Day Treatment for Youth, were published June 30, 2020, with an effective date of July 1, 2020. This … -
Client Rights: Your Rights When Receiving Treatment
… Learn your rights Legal rights when receiving services Anyone in Wisconsin who receives treatment in a community-based setting, such as a group foster home or treatment session, is protected by these rights. Here are the laws and codes outlining your … and receive private phone calls. Financial rights , including the right to: Be informed of treatment charges. Be paid for work. Manage personal finances. Personal rights , including the … -
OBVI: What are the Rehabilitation Teaching Services?
… to reach stated goals. Areas of Training and Skill Building Indoor Orientation and Mobility: Teaching safe and efficient travel skills using methods and techniques that maximize safety in the community. Activities of Daily Living: Teaching personal, and home management skills, as well as skills transferable to the work setting … Skills of interviewing, developing resources, and leisure time management to name a few. Group Teaching Events Group teaching events are offered for individuals experiencing low vision. Areas … -
DHS Confirms Three Pediatric Influenza-Associated Deaths
… The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the deaths of three children under the age of 18 due to complications from influenza . These are the first reported pediatric influenza-associated deaths in Wisconsin for the 2021-2022 season. “DHS is deeply saddened to report these flu deaths in Wisconsin this influenza season,” said State Health Officer Paula Tran. “It is … -
DHS Releases New Reports on Infant Deaths in Wisconsin
… continue to shed light on how to best reduce and address significant disparities in infant deaths across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) reports analyze the … to be impacted by access to care, lack of reproductive autonomy, and chronic stress related to things like poverty, food and housing insecurity, and racism. These factors play a role in low … mortality. Work is underway to address food security, educate around safe sleep, provide breastfeeding support, and train additional doulas. DHS also established a Maternal and Infant … -
DHS Confirms Pediatric Influenza-Associated Death in Wisconsin
… Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza -associated death in Wisconsin for the 2022-2023 season. Nationwide, 30 pediatric influenza-associated deaths … will prevent or reduce symptoms of influenza infection. “DHS is saddened to report the first death of a child from influenza in Wisconsin this season,” said DHS Chief Medical Officer and … It is the most powerful tool we have to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death during flu season.” DHS urges everyone six months and older to get the flu vaccine. It is … -
Date of Death Verification Through State Vital Records
… when an applicant, member, or community spouse has passed away, and to verify the date of death (DOD). … -
Life-Saving COVID-19 Treatments Available Throughout Wisconsin
… issued an update to health care providers statewide regarding the availability of COVID-19 treatments. Oral antiviral medications for the treatment of COVID-19 are now widely available … as possible and talk to their healthcare provider to see if any one of the approved COVID-19 treatments will be right for them. “These effective treatments are a critically important tool to fight COVID-19 for people who are at high risk for …
Last revised June 2, 2023