Public Health

Respiratory Illness Dashboard: Learn the current state of respiratory viruses in Dane County to help you stay healthy.
Bird Flu Information: Get the latest news about bird flu.
Look Up a Health Inspection: Look up our inspection reports for food establishments, places to stay, and more.
Get Immunizations: Check your eligibility and make an appointment.

Licensing & Permits

For food, lodging, water, well & septic, and tattoo & piercing.
Community Resources

Find help with food, housing, healthcare, and more.
Sexual Health

Get free birth control and testing for HIV and STIs.
Animals

Information on bites, rabies, pets, and wild animals.
Report a Problem

Report an environmental problem or animal concern to us.

The Ice Cream Caper posted April 22, 2025
We all scream for ice cream-free sewers and lakes!

Category: Environmental Health
Community water fluoridation is a safe, effective, and equitable way to improve oral health posted April 18, 2025
As your health department, we support community water fluoridation as a practical, cost-effective, and equitable way for communities to improve the oral health of people who live there, regardless of age, education, or income.

Category: Environmental Health, Health and Wellness
When’s the last time you got yourself tested? posted April 15, 2025
Get free and confidential sexual health testing and treatment at our clinic.

Category: Health and Wellness

News Releases

Spring Break Travelers Urged to Check Measles Vaccination Status posted March 13, 2025
Ahead of spring break travel, public health officials urge travelers to check their measles vaccination status.
What We Could Lose: Medicaid and Other Programs For People with Disabilities Event posted February 27, 2025
The Department of Civil Rights and community partners are offering a forum for community members who want to learn more about potential cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs.
Protect Your Health: Test Your Home For Radon posted January 8, 2025
Testing your home for radon is an important way to protect your health.