Health & Wellness
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Data Notes for the Week of July 6 Posted 07/06/2020
The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week. Read more » -
How to Lower Your Risk While Celebrating 4th of July Posted 07/03/2020
It’s more important than ever that people take steps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 during any hangout or gathering they’re having this weekend. Read more » -
Protests are not currently associated with Dane County's rise in COVID-19 cases Posted 07/01/2020
Public health orders are based on data Photo of downtown mural on State St in Madison. Photo courtesy of Henrique Nardi, @tipocracia on Flickr and @henriquenardi on Instagram. Read more » -
Data Notes for the Week of June 29 Posted 06/29/2020
The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week. Read more » -
A Day in the Life of the Data Team Posted 06/26/2020
We wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at our Data Team and the work they do. Read more » -
Data Notes for the Week of June 22 Posted 06/22/2020
The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week. Read more » -
Help Break the Chain of COVID-19 Transmission--Your Actions Affect Others Posted 06/17/2020
Dane County has moved into a new phase, but that doesn’t mean the COVID-19 virus has changed, or that it has magically gone away. Read more » -
Inequities Evident in Dane County COVID-19 Data Posted 06/15/2020
Inequities in COVID-19 in Dane County have become more apparent as testing has become more available. Read more » -
Understanding the Big Picture: Trends in Data Provide Perspective Posted 06/04/2020
Trends over time are what give us a better picture of COVID-19 in our community Read more » -
Stay the Course to Get to the Finish Line Posted 05/05/2020
After many weeks of physical distancing, staying home as much as possible, and practicing strong prevention measures like washing hands often and covering our coughs and sneezes, we’re all feeling fatigued. Read more » -
Coronavirus is here and it’s spreading Posted 03/31/2020
We planned for this moment, but it’s still difficult. From the beginning of our response, months ago, our staff have relentlessly strategized, coordinated, and used all of our best public health tools to stem the tide of COVID-19’s aggressive and destructive spread. Read more » -
Press Conference Remarks from 3/23 Posted 03/24/2020
On March 23, 2020, Janel Heinrich participated in a press conference with the City of Madison Mayor and Dane County Executive. These are her remarks. Read more » -
How We Can Prepare for the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Posted 03/05/2020
While your chances of getting sick from coronavirus in Wisconsin are low at the moment, there are steps you can take to prepare for widespread illness in the future. Read more » -
Our Role in Monitoring the Coronavirus Outbreak Posted 01/31/2020
A summary of how we learn about and respond to potential cases of coronavirus. Read more » -
Hunger Knows No Season Posted 11/25/2019
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. When a household is food secure, it means that they have regular, guaranteed access to enough food at all times so that everyone in the household can lead a healthy and active life. Read more » -
One in Five Wisconsin High Schoolers Vape—A Public Health Crisis Posted 10/23/2019
An unregulated industry, it’s difficult to know what is in e-cigarettes and vapes, and at what levels. What we do know is that these products contain nicotine, with some cartridges having as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Read more » -
Why You Should Get a Flu Vaccine This Year Posted 10/15/2019
Like a moving target, flu viruses are constantly changing and affect different people in different ways. This makes every flu season different, and is the reason why everyone six months and older should be vaccinated each and every year. Read more » -
Vaccines Protect You, and Our Community Posted 06/13/2019
We often hear the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child," but it also takes a herd. Read more »
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Archive
- Data Notes for the Week of June 29
- A Day in the Life of the Data Team
- Data Notes for the Week of June 22
- Help Break the Chain of COVID-19 Transmission--Your Actions Affect Others
- Inequities Evident in Dane County COVID-19 Data
- Data Will Guide Phase 2 Public Health Order
- Understanding the Big Picture: Trends in Data Provide Perspective
- Fighting for racial justice is essential, even in a pandemic