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  • Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County

    posted August 3, 2022

    Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community.

  • Public Health to Fund Violence Prevention Work in the Community

    posted July 25, 2022

    Public Health Madison & Dane County is providing funding to community-based organizations who work to reduce violence in our community.

  • Dane County Moves into “High” COVID-19 Community Level

    posted July 22, 2022

    On July 21, 2022, Dane County moved into the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) “high” COVID-19 community level.

  • Public Health Expanding Reproductive Health Services in Dane County

    posted July 14, 2022

    With 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.  

  • Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County

    posted July 5, 2022

    Extremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity can have some serious effects on your health such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

  • Stay Cool, Hydrated & Connected: Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County

    posted June 21, 2022

    The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12pm through 7pm Tuesday.

  • Dane County Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat

    posted June 14, 2022

    Dane 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.

  • Protect Yourself in Severe Heat!

    posted June 13, 2022

    Temperatures 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.

  • Know Before You Go: Check Water Conditions Before Swimming

    posted June 1, 2022

    Public Health Madison & Dane County monitors conditions and tests the water at local beaches to make sure they are safe for swimming.

  • “Wear Orange” Walk & Rally to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence

    posted May 25, 2022

    Public Health Madison & Dane County is recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness by hosting a "Wear Orange Day" walk and Rally on Friday, June 3.

  • Public Health Announces $1 Million in Funding for Anti-Violence Work

    posted May 16, 2022

    To address the growing and urgent issue of violence in our community, Public Health Madison & Dane County announced $1,065,000 in funding.

  • Overdose Fatality Review Reveals Troubling Trends in Dane County

    posted May 5, 2022

    Public Health Madison & Dane County released its report on the 2022 Dane County Overdose Fatality Review (OFR).

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