Public Health Madison & Dane County

We're taking a closer look at the process, trends, and impact of the 2022 Dane County Overdose Fatality Review and what some of the steps being taken to prevent future overdoses.

While we may think of food pantries and free meal sites around the holidays, the reality is that a number of households in Dane County, many of them with children, struggle to put food on the table all year long.

An unregulated industry, it’s difficult to know what is in e-cigarettes and vapes, and at what levels.

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home and community. Violence occurs in various forms, including but not limited to child abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, self-directed violence, and community violence.

Despite known benefits, some families are less likely to start and continue breastfeeding.