Public Health Madison & Dane County is accepting applications from local community organizations to receive funding that supports violence prevention efforts in Dane County.
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Additional Funding to Support Violence Prevention Programs
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Well Woman Program Offers Free Breast Cancer Screenings
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One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. Regular clinical breast exams and mammograms are crucial to saving lives. “We know that the cost of screenings can be a concern for some women making…
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Public Health Madison & Dane County Launches Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard
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Public Health Madison & Dane County launched a new Dane County Respiratory Illness Dashboard.
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Get Your Fall Vaccines Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season
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Public Health Madison & Dane County is encouraging everyone to get up to date on flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines ahead of respiratory season.
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Public Health Offers Free Private Well Testing for “Forever Chemicals”
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Public Health Madison & Dane County is providing free PFAS water testing for eligible homeowners with private wells in Dane County.
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Cooling Centers Available During Excessive Heat Warnings
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The heat and humidity are creating a dangerous combination this week, with heat indices predicted to approach 110°. The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings and advisories in the coming days. People most at risk from getting sick…
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Stay Cool, Hydrated, Connected During Hot Stretch in Dane County
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Temperatures are predicted to climb this week with heat indices approaching 100°. Be aware of the ways to stay safe.
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Dane County Air Quality at Unhealthy Levels Due to Wildfire Smoke
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Public Health encourages everyone to take steps to protect yourself from wildfire smoke during the Air Quality Advisory in effect until Thursday PM.
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Abortion Rights Overturned: One Year Later
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Public Health Madison & Dane County has expanded its free sexual and reproductive health services to meet the changing needs of the community.
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“Wear Orange” Rally Unites Community in Fight against Gun Violence
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On Friday, June 2, Public Health Madison & Dane County is hosting a Wear Orange rally raising awareness about the urgent need to end gun violence.
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Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County
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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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Blue-Green Algae Bloom Closes Spring Harbor Beach
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On Wednesday, Public Health Madison & Dane County closed Spring Harbor beach for swimming due to a large blue-green algae bloom.
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Violence Prevention Funding Supports Community Programs
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Public Health Madison & Dane County is accepting applications from local community organizations to receive funding that supports violence prevention.
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Public Health Announces Closure of COVID Testing Clinic
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After three years of emergency operations, Public Health Madison & Dane County will close the doors to its community COVID testing clinic on April 14.
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Isthmus Safety Initiative Aims to Keep Downtown Madison Safe
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Public Health Madison & Dane County is leading a new, collaborative approach to preventing crime in downtown Madison.
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The Invisible Threat: Test Your Home for Radon This Winter
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Over the past three years, testing revealed that roughly half of the homes tested in Dane County had high levels of radon.
