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If you need to talk to someone about your pregnancy options, get emergency contraception or birth control, or get support to have a healthy pregnancy, we’re here to help you.

Our well and septic sanitarians inspect private septic systems and wells to protect your health and to keep waterways and groundwater from becoming contaminated. They are highly skilled and undergo years of education and training.

Earlier this year, we invited young people across Dane County to share how vaping, alcohol, and other drugs have affected their lives, families, and communities.

Our health inspectors, or sanitarians, are highly skilled and go through extensive education and training. When you eat out, get a tattoo, or go to a pool, they’ve been behind the scenes working with the establishment to keep you healthy and safe.

Take a look at the report to learn about the health of our LGBTQ+ communities.

Knowing your risk of health effects, checking the Air Quality Index, and modifying activities are simple steps you can take when our air quality is poor.

When the temperatures climb, the risk to your health does too. Extreme heat and high humidity can make you sick and cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke. There are some people who are at a greater risk. Here's tips to keep yourself safe.

Frustrate those mosquitoes by using insect repellent, wearing long, loose-fitting clothing, getting rid of standing water, and checking our dashboard!

If you're someone without power or who just had it restored, here are a few health and safety tips to keep in mind.

The WIC Program is vital to our community's food safety net. Learn how it helps with food security in Dane County.