Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community.
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Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County
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Public Health to Fund Violence Prevention Work in the Community
postedPublic Health Madison & Dane County is providing funding to community-based organizations who work to reduce violence in our community.
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Dane County Moves into “High” COVID-19 Community Level
postedOn July 21, 2022, Dane County moved into the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) “high” COVID-19 community level.
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Public Health Expanding Reproductive Health Services in Dane County
postedWith initial investment from Dane County, Public Health Madison & Dane County will increase staff, and expand hours and services offered at its Sexual and Reproductive Health clinic beginning later this year.
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Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County
postedExtremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity can have some serious effects on your health such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
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Stay Cool, Hydrated & Connected: Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County
postedThe National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12pm through 7pm Tuesday.
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Dane County Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat
postedDane County is under a heat advisory until 8pm tomorrow. This excessive heat comes less than 24 hours after severe thunderstorms rolled through the Dane County area and caused damage.
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Protect Yourself in Severe Heat!
postedTemperatures are predicted to be dangerously hot with heat indices approaching 105° Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11am Tuesday through 8pm Wednesday.
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Know Before You Go: Check Water Conditions Before Swimming
postedPublic Health Madison & Dane County monitors conditions and tests the water at local beaches to make sure they are safe for swimming.
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“Wear Orange” Walk & Rally to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence
postedPublic Health Madison & Dane County is recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness by hosting a "Wear Orange Day" walk and Rally on Friday, June 3.
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Public Health Announces $1 Million in Funding for Anti-Violence Work
postedTo address the growing and urgent issue of violence in our community, Public Health Madison & Dane County announced $1,065,000 in funding.
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Overdose Fatality Review Reveals Troubling Trends in Dane County
postedPublic Health Madison & Dane County released its report on the 2022 Dane County Overdose Fatality Review (OFR).