Public Health Madison & Dane County

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.

Our team of 12 sanitarians conducted over 2,700 restaurant inspections this year to eliminate food safety risk factors linked to illness.