Over the past three years, testing revealed that roughly half of the homes tested in Dane County had high levels of radon.
News
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The Invisible Threat: Test Your Home for Radon This Winter
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Madison CARES, City’s Mobile Emergency Service for Behavior Health Calls, Releases End-of-Year Report
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November 22, 2022 The CARES program was launched in September of 2021 and is now releasing an end-of-year report.
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Public Health Urges Breast Cancer Screening
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October 13, 2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are options available to get screened for free.
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Testing Strategy Shift: “Antigen First” Means Rapid Results
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September 29, 2022 Effective October 1, Public Health Madison & Dane County will transition to a new strategy for COVID-19 testing at its South Madison clinic.
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Appointments Now Available for Updated COVID Boosters
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September 19, 2022 Public Health is expanding its clinic hours and adding availability on weekends, in an effort to meet demand for the newly updated COVID boosters.
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Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County
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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. This alert is based on data from hospitals and EMS providers. Over the 24 hour period between August 1 and…
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Public Health to Fund Violence Prevention Work in the Community
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July 25, 2022 Public 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
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July 22, 2022 On July 21, 2022, Dane County moved into the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) “high” COVID-19 community level. At this level, in accordance with CDC guidance, Public Health Madison & Dane County recommends that everyone be up-to-date on their…
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Public Health Expanding Reproductive Health Services in Dane County
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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.
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Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County
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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.
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Stay Cool, Hydrated & Connected: Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County
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June 21, 2022 The 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
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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. Dane County, in partnership with Madison College and the American…
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Protect Yourself in Severe Heat!
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June 13, 2022 Heat Advisory Issued for Dane County Residents Advised to Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Connected
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Know Before You Go: Check Water Conditions Before Swimming
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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.
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“Wear Orange” Walk & Rally to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence
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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.
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Public Health Announces $1 Million in Funding for Anti-Violence Work
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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.
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Overdose Fatality Review Reveals Troubling Trends in Dane County
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May 5, 2022 Public Health Madison & Dane County released its report on the 2022 Dane County Overdose Fatality Review (OFR).
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Public Health, Local Health Systems Encourage Boosters & Second Boosters
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April 22, 2022 Dane County Raised to CDC’s “Medium” Level of COVID Activity
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Dane County Health Council and partners launch ConnectRx Wisconsin
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April 14, 2022 A care coordination system centered on Black women and birthing persons to reduce Black infant mortality
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GYT: Get Yourself Tested
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April 12, 2022 Get Yourself Tested or GYT refers to a nationwide campaign encouraging young people to get tested and treated for sexually transmitted infections.