Public Health Madison & Dane County

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.

September is National Preparedness Month, reminding us how to prepare for disasters or emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities.

We often hear the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child," but it also takes a herd.

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

Our 2018 Annual Snapshot highlights the many ways we are working to improve health in Madison and Dane County.