News
-
Thursday, Sep. 8, 2011
Flu Shot Season has Started
During these last beautiful days of summer, the ravages of the flu seem like a far off problem.
-
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011
First Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus
State and county health officials announce that two birds have tested positive for West Nile virus, one in Dane County and the other in Waupaca County.
-
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011
Lessons to be Learned from the "Bat on Airplane" Incident
Getting your pets vaccinated against rabies has long been an important public health message.
-
Friday, Aug. 12, 2011
Oasis in a Food Desert
A new farmers' market on Madison's east side is making fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables more accessible to area residents including participants in Public Health Madison and Dane County's (PHMDC) Women I
-
Monday, Aug. 1, 2011
Breastfeeding Friendly Businesses Matter
If there were a new technology that could successfully provide infants and children protection from a host of diseases, with a reduced risk of obesity throughout their life span, while providing their mothers with a reduce
-
Thursday, Jul. 7, 2011
Public Health Madison & Dane County Now on Facebook
Public Health Madison and Dane County is now using Facebook to provide the public with news, features and seasonally relevant information, along with links to more detailed website resources.
-
Friday, Jun. 24, 2011
It's the Season to Watch for Ticks
According to recent research conducted by the University of Wisconsin, the population and geographic range of the deer tick has been growing throughout the state, including in Dane County.
-
Tuesday, May. 24, 2011
Taking on Blood Pressure at the Barber Shop
A partnership between Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) and the Edgewood College School of Nursing has generated an innovative health outreach initiative to promote blood pressure screenings to African American
-
Thursday, Apr. 21, 2011
Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Site Announces 2011 Season Opening
The Clean Sweep Program for recycling household hazardous waste will open its 2011 season on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011.
-
Monday, Apr. 11, 2011
Annual Public Health Awards Presented April 11
Nine individuals and organizations will be honored at the 2011 Public Health Awards ceremony to be held on Monday, April 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive, Madison.
-
Monday, Apr. 4, 2011
Local Underage Tobacco Sales Decrease
Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) is reporting that the number of underage tobacco sales has dropped for the fourth year in a row.
-
Thursday, Mar. 31, 2011
Measles Outbreak Update
As of yesterday morning the Minnesota Department of Health reports 14 confirmed cases of measles.