Wisconsin State Health Officer Earns National Recognition

JenniferC.Miller September 5, 2023

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Wisconsin State Health Officer Earns National Recognition Today, Paula Tran, state health officer and administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Public Health, has been selected by the de Beaumont Foundation as one of its Class of 2023 40 Under 40 in Public Health leaders. The de Beaumont Foundation, a national nonprofit that supports and invests in public health solutions and partnerships, announced its third class of public health leaders after reviewing nominations from hundreds of public health professionals…

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September 5, 2023

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September Health Month Observances

Check out all the national health holidays this month! September 1 – 30Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Childhood Cancer Organization National OfficeP.O. Box 498Kensington, MD 20895-0498(855)…

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5 Essential Frameworks for Preventing Violent Child Death

The U.S. has a violent child death problem. Developing strategies to prevent violent child deaths death from firearms and traffic crashes is a demanding task that requires consideration of numerous upstream, interrelated, and tangential issues. To help safety advocates develop strategies to prevent violent child death, we compiled five frameworks to help: Understand and explain …
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Network_News December 8, 2022

What Are the Risk and Protective Factors for Violent Child Death?

Gun violence and traffic crashes may seem like unpredictable events. But they are not random. They are systematic. Data reveal trends and patterns in gun violence and traffic crashes that can help us identify risk factors and protective factors. This is especially important for addressing violent child deaths. So what does the data show? Join …
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Network_News October 27, 2022

DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Test Their Homes for Radon

DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Test Their Homes for RadonDuring National Radon Action Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging residents and business owners to test their homes and buildings for radon. Exposure to radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer nationally, and easy-to-use tests are widely available. “Radon is an environmental health issue in our state. Approximately one in 10 homes have elevated radon levels across Wisconsin,” said Paula Tran, State Health Officer. “Reducing radon exposure and radon…(see release)
JenniferC.Miller

January 5, 2023

JenniferC.Miller January 5, 2023

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DHS Awards $10 Million to Construction Projects for Opioid Treatment and Recovery Support Services

DHS Awards $10 Million to Construction Projects for Opioid Treatment and Recovery Support Services The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded $10 million to three organizations for construction of spaces designed to provide treatment and recovery support services for women. “Women with opioid use disorder have unique care needs and require a broad range of services to meet these needs,” said DHS Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson. “The facilities built through this grant program will remove barriers to long-term recovery by providing space to supports women with opioid use…(see release)
JenniferC.Miller

March 31, 2023

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