Public Health Madison & Dane County

In 2021, 74% percent of overdose-related deaths in Dane County involved fentanyl. Providing access to free fentanyl test strips is just one way we’re working to address this trend.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is launching a new and improved CovidConnect system. The goal is to help you save time when you’re getting a COVID test through our clinic. So, what is CovidConnect and how does this update affect me? Keep reading to find out.

One strategy to reduce poverty is called “universal basic income,” and it has the potential to be a game-changer for communities.

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.