The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin. PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products, including non-stick cookware, fast food wrappers, … [Read more...] about Results Of Statewide PFAS Sampling In Private Wells Now Available
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Sign Up for Healthcare Coverage during Open Enrollment
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the start of the 11th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period and encouraging Wisconsinites to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage on HealthCare.gov. Open Enrollment began on November 1, 2023, and will continue through January 15, 2024. Audio File of Radio Address Hey there, folks. … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Sign Up for Healthcare Coverage during Open Enrollment
DHS Launches Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today launched a new service that will transform the support structure for families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, or mental health conditions. Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network includes a user-friendly website and toll-free helpline that lets families easily connect with real … [Read more...] about DHS Launches Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network
New Federal Grants to Support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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
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