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Nature is Everywhere: and It Affects Your Health posted April 18, 2024
Madison was selected to join the Nature Everywhere Initiative. The goal is to increase access to nature everywhere children live, learn, and play by giving communities the tools and resources to make it happen.

Category: Community Initiatives, Health and Wellness
The Runaway Booze posted April 10, 2024
We’re well past the era of bootleggers and rumrunners but there is still a situation where booze on the move is reportable to us!

Category: Environmental Health
Infant Mortality is About More Than The Data: It’s About People posted April 4, 2024
We also know that behind every statistic are real people, and their voices are essential in our work.

Category: Community Initiatives

News Releases

Community Exposure Locations for Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County posted April 26, 2024
Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. The investigation identified two community locations where people may have been exposed to measles.
Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County posted April 26, 2024
Public Health Madison & Dane County reports that there is a confirmed case of measles in Dane County, with travel and employment in Rock County.
Help Our Community Understand “Forever Chemicals” posted April 10, 2024
Public Health Madison & Dane County is now accepting applications from local organizations interested in helping connect with people in their community about PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) or “forever chemicals”.