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Wisconsin Department of Health Services

On July 1, 2008, the Department of Health and Family Services became the Department of Health Services and the new Department of Children and Families was created.

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Childhood lead poisoning

Lead poisoning affects thousands of children each year in Wisconsin. It is associated with negative health effects across their lifespan. This report details why the issue is so important in our state as well as strategies to eliminate the disease.

Cancer in Wisconsin

Cancer is second only to heart disease as the leading cause of death in Wisconsin. The biennial statistical report, Wisconsin Cancer Incidence and Mortality, 2000-2004, presents summary information about cancer incidence and deaths due to cancer.

Wisconsin health officials track the spread of West Nile virus

With three confirmed cases of humans with West Nile virus this season, it's good to remember that birds can act as an early warning system for West Nile virus. People who find a dead crow, blue jay or raven (possible indicators of the virus) should call the Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at 1-800-433-1610.

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Department of Health Services
1 West Wilson Street
Madison WI 53702
608-266-1865

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