Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is receiving nearly $17 million in new federal funding to enhance operations of the 988 Wisconsin Lifeline, the service that answers calls, texts, and chats to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from Wisconsin-based phone numbers and locations. “I declared 2023 the Year of Mental Health … [Read more...] about New Federal Grants to Support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Gov. Evers Announces More Than 5.4 Million Pieces of PPE Distributed So Far in 2022
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the state has distributed more than 5.4 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) since the beginning of the year. As part of the Evers Administration’s continued response to the coronavirus pandemic, 5.4 million N95/KN95 respirator masks have been distributed to over 130 … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces More Than 5.4 Million Pieces of PPE Distributed So Far in 2022
COVID-19 Variant Strains in Green County
Monroe – Green County Public Health has been notified that two cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant have been identified in Green County. This variant was first discovered in England in November of 2020 and reported in Wisconsin on January 12th, 2021. This new strain may spread more rapidly and easily than the original strain of COVID-19. The B.1.1.7 strain may also be … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Variant Strains in Green County
Green County to Receive $184,546 for Drug Treatment Services
Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) awarded $184,546 to Green County for Drug Treatment Services. The funding was part of nearly $9 million to 23 county agencies and five tribal nations to provide treatment services for the harmful use of opioids—such as prescription pain relievers, heroin, and fentanyl—or stimulants—such as … [Read more...] about Green County to Receive $184,546 for Drug Treatment Services
Department of Health Services Urges Residents to Stay Home Ahead of July 4th Weekend
The Department of Health Services urges Wisconsin residents to stay home and follow best public health practices during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Wisconsin has seen a recent surge in cases with half of all positive cases coming within the past five weeks. Nearly 20% of total COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin have tested positive within the past two weeks. This spike in … [Read more...] about Department of Health Services Urges Residents to Stay Home Ahead of July 4th Weekend