Wisconsin Department of Health Services Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 26, 2021 - 05:14 GMT

Some Students Currently Enrolled in Institutions of Higher Learning Now Temporarily Eligible to Participate in Wisconsin FoodShare

Wisconsin students who are enrolled at least half time in an institution of higher learning and meet certain criteria can now participate in FoodShare and receive assistance to purchase groceries during the pandemic. The provision loosening federal …

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Published on February 18, 2021 - 15:26 GMT

El 1 de marzo de 2021 el estado lanza el Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry (Registro de vacunación contra el COVID-19 de ...

El Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios de Salud de Wisconsin) (DHS) lanzará un nuevo servicio el 1 de marzo que ayudará a conectar a las personas con las opciones de vacunación disponibles. El Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine …

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Published on February 18, 2021 - 15:22 GMT

Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry Launching March 1

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is launching a new service March 1 that will help connect people with available vaccine. The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry will provide a central place to let people know where and when they can they …

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Published on February 18, 2021 - 02:43 GMT

El DHS invierte $6.1 millones para promover la equidad en el programa de vacunas contra el COVID-19

El Department of Health Services de Wisconsin (DHS) anunció hoy una inversión de $6.1 millones para apoyar a las organizaciones comunitarias en la concienciación y el acceso a la vacuna contra el COVID-19 entre las comunidades que han enfrentado barreras …

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Published on February 15, 2021 - 19:22 GMT

DHS Investing $6.1 Million to Promote Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Program

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a $6.1 million investment to support community-based organizations in raising awareness and access to COVID-19 vaccine among communities that have faced both historical and current barriers …

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Published on February 13, 2021 - 20:56 GMT

Wisconsin Receives 988 State Planning Grant

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received a $171,701 grant to develop Wisconsin’s implementation plan for 988, the new calling code that will launch in July 2022 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free service that helps …

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Published on February 11, 2021 - 15:26 GMT

DHS Releases New COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released a new data dashboard on the COVID-19 vaccine data page. The new dashboard is designed to help give a comprehensive overview of COVID-19 vaccine administration in Wisconsin. It consolidates …

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Published on February 11, 2021 - 14:56 GMT

Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Launches as Wisconsin Vaccination Rollout Reaches Major Milestones

This week marks the launch of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program which is a collaborative effort between the federal government and state health officials to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations at participating pharmacies. While these locations will …

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Published on February 11, 2021 - 06:55 GMT

DHS and Laboratory Partners Identify Second Case of Variant Strain B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

On February 6, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and laboratory partners identified a second case of variant strain B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in Wisconsin. This variant, referred to as B.1.1.7, was first discovered …

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Published on January 30, 2021 - 21:17 GMT

Peer-Run Respite for Veterans Now Open

The nation’s first respite home managed by veterans for veterans experiencing mental health and substance use challenges is now open in Pewaukee. Known as a peer-run respite, the R&R House is operated by Mental Health America of Wisconsin under a grant …

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Published on January 30, 2021 - 21:17 GMT

Wisconsin Expands Medicaid Coverage of Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Members

After extensive consultation with health care providers, counties, tribes, and other stakeholders, Wisconsin will cover the treatment for substance use disorder in a residential setting for members of most of its Medicaid programs beginning February 1. The …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 19:36 GMT

DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Tentatively Beginning March 1

Today, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced future groups that will be eligible tentatively beginning March 1, 2021. Groups are being prioritized due to an increased risk of exposure or vulnerability to COVID-19 and are consistent with the …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 22:31 GMT

DHS Releases Enhancements to COVID-19 Data Disease Activity Dashboard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2021 Offers new and improved case activity features The Department of Health Services (DHS) has released new and improved features to case activity metrics on the COVID-19 Disease Activity Dashboard. These updates are …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 00:11 GMT

DHS Continues Building Out COVID-19 Vaccine Data Page

The Department of Health Services (DHS) has released new data features on the COVID-19 vaccine data page. The first includes additional information on the Vaccine Distribution Summary table, which now breaks down how many doses providers in Wisconsin have …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 00:11 GMT

Wisconsin Announces 65 and older Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning January 25

Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that adults over the age of 65 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning January 25. Currently, frontline health care workers, residents in long-term care facilities (nursing homes …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 10:40 GMT

Gov. Evers Announces DHS Assisted Living Facilities Will Begin Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has officially activated Part B of the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, which provides COVID-19 vaccinations to Wisconsin assisted living facilities. Assisted …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 01:55 GMT

DHS Unveils Enhancements to COVID-19 Vaccine Data Page

The Department of Health Services (DHS) has released two new data features on the COVID-19 vaccine data page. The first is a new visualization that shows the number of Wisconsinites who have successfully completed their COVID-19 vaccine series. The second …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 01:55 GMT

DHS Announces Weekly Newsletter to Keep Public Informed of COVID-19 Response and Vaccine Progress

The Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today a newsletter the public can sign up for to get direct information about the COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout. Every Friday, a COVID-19 update newsletter will be sent via email to people who sign …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 08:20 GMT

Wisconsin FoodShare Recipients Benefit from Temporary Increase, Additional Online Shopping Option

Wisconsin households that receive FoodShare will now receive added benefits to help them access food during the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary increase will begin this month and last until June 2021. It was part of the federal COVID-19 stimulus package …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 08:20 GMT

DHS and Laboratory Partners Identify Variant Strain B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

On January 12, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and laboratory partners identified a variant strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in Wisconsin. The particular variant, referred to as B.1.1.7, was first discovered circulating …

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