Public Health Madison & Dane County, Public Health Madison & Dane County

12/27 Preventing Foodborne Illness in Dane County

Our team of 12 sanitarians conducted over 2,700 restaurant inspections this year to eliminate food safety risk factors linked to illness.
09/07 PHMDC Responds to Recent Flooding

A summary of how we worked to address the health and safety concerns within flooded communities.
07/11 How We Monitor Beach Conditions

Keeping up with ever changing beach conditions is a full-time job for our environmental health lab in the summer.

03/20/2019 State Health Officials Warn the Flu Season is Far From Over
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services expects this to be one of the longest flu seasons in recent memory with the powerful influenza A/H3 virus currently affecting young and old alike.
03/04/2019 Wisconsin Has Highest Rate of Deadly Falls Among Older Adults
1,365 Wisconsin residents 65 or older died from falls in 2016.
03/04/2019 Why Black Women Face a High Risk of Pregnancy Complications
According to the CDC, Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White women. A big reason for the disparity may be racism.

1/29 WIC, Sexual Health, and Immunization Clinics Closed January 30 & 31
In the interest of public safety, WIC, sexual health, and immunization clinics scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday...
1/24 Extreme Cold Temperatures on the Way
Dangerously low temperatures are forecasted for much of the state, and Public Health Madison & Dane County wants...
1/16 It’s Not Too Late to License Pets
It’s never too late to get pets licensed. The 2019 pet license year runs from January 1st to December 31st.

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