@DHSWI

The Official X Account for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Find us online at: https://nitter.cf/t.co/CUjtPdRJqq

 Wisconsin, USA
dhs.wisconsin.gov/
Joined May 2011
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Wisconsin is using new and expanded partnerships to give communities and health care providers tools to prevent #suicide and save lives. ➡️ Learn about these partnerships and other suicide prevention strategies: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/relea…
People with crossed arms holding hands of those next to them, forming a chain. New, expanded partnerships will prevent suicide in Wisconsin. Wisconsin DHS logo. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 24/7 call, text, chat.

ALT People with crossed arms holding hands of those next to them, forming a chain. New, expanded partnerships will prevent suicide in Wisconsin. Wisconsin DHS logo. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 24/7 call, text, chat.

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People call, text, or chat @988Lifeline about lots of things. Learn what you can expect when you reach out: dhs.wisconsin.gov/crisis/988… #988Lifeline #WisconsinLifeline #988WisconsinLifeline
Connect with trained counselors. 24/7 mental health and substance use support. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

ALT Connect with trained counselors. 24/7 mental health and substance use support. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Early screening and treatment are effective! ➡ Learn more from the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative's Colorectal Cancer in Wisconsin report: wicancer.org/wp-content/uplo…
Smiling doctor holding a clipboard. Get screened for colorectal cancer at age 45 or earlier if directed by your doctors. Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

ALT Smiling doctor holding a clipboard. Get screened for colorectal cancer at age 45 or earlier if directed by your doctors. Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

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Anyone who uses #opioids can experience an overdose at any time. And when someone survives, it’s because someone else knew what was happening and how to act. ❗Call 911 immediately if you think someone is experiencing an overdose. ➡ #EndOverdose: dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/ov…
Two people on a couch, chatting. Keep each other safe. Learn the signs of an opioid overdose. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Two people on a couch, chatting. Keep each other safe. Learn the signs of an opioid overdose. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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You may be ready for outdoor fall fun – but remember, #ticks are still with us, especially if there are woods nearby. So enjoy yourself – then shower within two hours of coming inside to wash off loose ticks and do a #TickCheck. ➡ #FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-…
Water falling from a showerhead. Spent time outdoors? Showering within two hours of coming inside can reduce your chance of a tick bite. Fight the bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Water falling from a showerhead. Spent time outdoors? Showering within two hours of coming inside can reduce your chance of a tick bite. Fight the bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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#DidYouKnow? Mosquitoes can spread WNV and EEE to people and animals – and the risk of disease is highest at the end of summer and start of fall. With both WNV and EEE detected in Wisconsin, remember to take steps to #FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/fight-bite…
WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV) AND EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS (EEE) ARE IN WISCONSIN. Prevent mosquito bites: Wear closed-toe shoes. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Use bug spray. Tip: Apply bug spray to clothing and exposed skin. Fight the bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV) AND EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS (EEE) ARE IN WISCONSIN. Prevent mosquito bites: Wear closed-toe shoes. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Use bug spray. Tip: Apply bug spray to clothing and exposed skin. Fight the bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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#DidYouKnow? Providers of #SubstanceUseTreatment in Wisconsin must prioritize pregnant women for admission. Learn more from the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline: 211wisconsin.communityos.org…
Illustration of a pregnant woman. Pregnant women are a priority for substance use services. Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline logo.

ALT Illustration of a pregnant woman. Pregnant women are a priority for substance use services. Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline logo.

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#DidYouKnow? Kids with #asthma can miss a lot of school. Now that they're back in class, know their asthma and allergy triggers – and know how to minimize them: dhs.wisconsin.gov/asthma/bas…
Minimize Asthma and Allergy Triggers this Back-to-School Season. ENSURE A HEALTHY SCHOOL YEAR: Create an Asthma Action Plan. Keep daily controller medications on schedule. Provide labeled backup rescue medicine to the school nurse and notify teachers of symptoms. Stay up to date on vaccines. Prioritize washing hands and sanitizing supplies. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Minimize Asthma and Allergy Triggers this Back-to-School Season. ENSURE A HEALTHY SCHOOL YEAR: Create an Asthma Action Plan. Keep daily controller medications on schedule. Provide labeled backup rescue medicine to the school nurse and notify teachers of symptoms. Stay up to date on vaccines. Prioritize washing hands and sanitizing supplies. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Health and residential care providers! Join us in Forging Our Commitment to Ultimate Service at the 26th Annual FOCUS Conference. ➡️ Register before November 10 for best pricing: events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6A…
FOCUS. Teach. Learn. Collaborate. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT FOCUS. Teach. Learn. Collaborate. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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For 6+ years we’ve been encouraging you to have #SmallTalks with kids about underage drinking – and we know these conversations are making a difference. We also know kids are experimenting with more than just alcohol – why we’ve updated the campaign: dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talk…
Relax. Talk. Listen. Repeat. Small Talks. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Relax. Talk. Listen. Repeat. Small Talks. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Fall in Wisconsin means lots of falling leaves! If you’re looking for ways to keep #ticks away from your home, don’t forget to focus on your yard. Ticks can hide in leaf piles and yard waste. Keep grass short and remove dead leaves to #FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-…
Parent and child raking a lawn. Ticks can hide in leaf piles and yard waste. Keep grass short and remove dead leaves to help keep your yard tick-free. Fight the bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Parent and child raking a lawn. Ticks can hide in leaf piles and yard waste. Keep grass short and remove dead leaves to help keep your yard tick-free. Fight the bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Grant #funding is available to behavioral health agencies that hire qualified training trainees in social work, marriage and family therapy, and counseling. Apply by October 9: dhs.wisconsin.gov/contracts/… #WorkforceDevelopment
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY. Qualified Treatment Trainee Expanding Agency Awards. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY. Qualified Treatment Trainee Expanding Agency Awards. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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Young people in Coordinated Specialty Care benefit from connections with providers, friends, family, and others helping them live their best lives. ➡ Learn how CSC can help those impacted by early serious mental illness or first episode psychosis: dhs.wisconsin.gov/csc/index.…
Young people at a bonfire on the beach. YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING EARLY SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS benefit from connections THROUGH COORDINATED SPECIALTY CARE. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Young people at a bonfire on the beach. YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING EARLY SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS benefit from connections THROUGH COORDINATED SPECIALTY CARE. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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If you suffer from #asthma or #FallAllergies, you know – ragweed season peaks this month, causing triggers and flare-ups to worsen. Minimize exposure to ragweed #pollen around you and keep your child's asthma under control: dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/ai…
Child in a field blowing their nose. Ragweed season peaks in September. High pollen counts trigger asthma and allergies. Stay pollen protected this fall. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Child in a field blowing their nose. Ragweed season peaks in September. High pollen counts trigger asthma and allergies. Stay pollen protected this fall. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Wisconsin veterans die by suicide at twice the rate of non-veterans in our state. But they don’t have to fight the battle alone. Learn the signs of suicide, find ways to help someone having suicidal thoughts, and connect to resources: dhs.wisconsin.gov/prevent-su… #SuicidePrevention
Veteran talking to counselor. Their service may be done, but for many veterans, the battle continues. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 24/7 call, text, chat. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Veteran talking to counselor. Their service may be done, but for many veterans, the battle continues. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 24/7 call, text, chat. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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We are seeing cases of Cyclospora at levels we would normally expect this time of year. But that’s not the only germ that could be on your produce and make you sick. Handle fruits and vegetables safely. Wash them before eating, cutting, or cooking: dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/…
What's Going on With Cyclospora? Cases of Cyclospora have returned to levels we expect to see at this point in the season. What does this mean for you? Continue to handle fruits and vegetables safely: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces before and after handling raw produce. Rinse all fruits and vegetables under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking. Use a clean produce brush to scrub firm produce. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT What's Going on With Cyclospora? Cases of Cyclospora have returned to levels we expect to see at this point in the season. What does this mean for you? Continue to handle fruits and vegetables safely: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces before and after handling raw produce. Rinse all fruits and vegetables under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking. Use a clean produce brush to scrub firm produce. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Drinking #alcohol during pregnancy can put baby at risk for a lifelong physical, behavioral, or mental disability. And #PayAttention to this stat. 1 in 20 kids in our country has a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. 📷 Learn about FASDs: dhs.wisconsin.gov/alcohol/fa… #FASDAwarenessMonth
As many as 1in 20 U.S. children has an FASD. Be FASD aware: fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT As many as 1in 20 U.S. children has an FASD. Be FASD aware: fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Need someone to talk to? Call, text, or chat @988Lifeline. No judgment, just support: dhs.wisconsin.gov/crisis/988… #WisconsinLifeline #988WisconsinLifeline
No judgment, just support. Here for mental health and substance use concerns. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

ALT No judgment, just support. Here for mental health and substance use concerns. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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From peer support groups to inpatient care, there are many different and effective paths for #SubstanceUse recovery and support. #RealTalksWI can help you understand the differences and connect with options that feel right for you or a loved one: dhs.wisconsin.gov/real-talks…
Adult addressing a group. Real Talks Wisconsin. Wisconsin DHS logo. Wisconsin DOJ logo.

ALT Adult addressing a group. Real Talks Wisconsin. Wisconsin DHS logo. Wisconsin DOJ logo.

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Two more cases of #measles confirmed in our state – these in Vernon County. Investigations are underway to determine if they are related to the outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin or the cases reported in Marathon county yesterday. ➡ Get details: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/relea…
Two Laboratory Confirmed Cases of Measles in Vernon County. Investigations are underway to determine possible connections to ongoing measles activity in the state. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Two Laboratory Confirmed Cases of Measles in Vernon County. Investigations are underway to determine possible connections to ongoing measles activity in the state. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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