Public Health Madison & Dane County

04/21/2026

Get ready! Drug Take Back Day is later this week. It’s easy to safely dispose of unused and expired medications. Just drop them off at one of the 23 locations in Dane County this Saturday, April 25.

Learn what is accepted and what isn’t:
https://tinyurl.com/36rnweb6

04/21/2026

Heads-up! Our offices and clinic will be closed Tuesday, April 21 from 11:45am to 4:30pm for an event. Our normal hours resume on Wednesday.

04/20/2026

Driving isn’t a game, especially on 420. Don’t drive high, it could cost lives. Call for a sober ride.

Remember, if you feel different, you drive different.

04/20/2026

We had the honor of kicking off National Home Visiting Week with a visit from Health Resources and Services Administrator Tom Engels. Mr. Engels stopped by our Park Street clinic and heard from nurses and families who are part of our home visiting program.

Learn more about the support available: https://tinyurl.com/mrwpf9ue

04/20/2026

Una mejor nutrición comienza aquí. 🍎
Nos alegra compartir que los paquetes de alimentos de WIC han sido actualizados para brindar un mejor apoyo a usted y a su familia.

Deslice para ver las novedades y comuníquese con su agencia local de WIC para obtener más información: publichealthmdc.com/wic

04/20/2026

Better nutrition starts here. 🍎
We’re excited to share that WIC food packages have been updated to better support you and your family!

See what’s new and connect with us to learn more: publichealthmdc.com/wic

04/17/2026

The latest from US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin: "Another round of severe storms is possible this afternoon and evening. Tornadoes, large hail, damaging wind gusts, and flash flooding will all be possible. Attached here are our latest expectations, more updates to follow as the event unfolds."

04/16/2026

If you’re spring cleaning and unsure what to do with that old laptop or bottle of ammonia, look no further than Clean Sweep! They can answer, “How am I supposed to safely get rid of THIS?” for dozens of household chemicals and electronics: https://landfill.danecounty.gov/services/clean-sweep

04/15/2026

Alcohol is a known carcinogen. Drinking any amount of alcohol increases your risk of seven different types of cancer, including breast cancer. Reducing alcohol intake can lower your risk.

Learn more about the link between alcohol and cancer: https://tinyurl.com/y3h669wk

A fact sheet that summarizes the evidence linking alcohol consumption to the risk of various cancers. Includes information about factors that affect the risk of alcohol-associated cancers.

04/14/2026

From City of Madison, Wisconsin Government:
Another round of potentially severe weather is forecast for this afternoon and evening, with peak activity expected 6 PM - 10 PM. Possible risks include large hail, flash flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes. If you have a life-threatening emergency, you should call 911.

The best way to stay informed about severe weather is to tune into TV, radio, and weather radio. Have a battery back-up for your radios in case of power outage. We also encourage residents to sign up for Dane County emergency alerts (also known as Rave Alerts): em.countyofdane.com/emergency-alerts

Also, ensure that Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled on your cell phone: www.ready.gov/alerts

Please make sure your phone and other battery-powered devices are fully charged just in case we have power outages. Your local library is a good place to charge your phone if you're ever experiencing prolonged power outages. Find a location near you here: www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/locations

The safest places in a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning are typically interior rooms with no windows on the lowest floor as possible, ideally a basement.

REPORT A PROBLEM: If you see flooding or storm damage in your neighborhood, please let us know at www.cityofmadison.com/reportaproblem/

Check in with neighbors or loved ones that might need help during a severe storm. Be safe!

Another round of potentially severe weather is forecast for this afternoon and evening, with peak activity expected 6 PM - 10 PM. Possible risks include large hail, flash flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes. If you have a life-threatening emergency, you should call 911.

The best way to stay informed about severe weather is to tune into TV, radio, and weather radio. Have a battery back-up for your radios in case of power outage. We also encourage residents to sign up for Dane County emergency alerts (also known as Rave Alerts): em.countyofdane.com/emergency-alerts

Also, ensure that Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled on your cell phone: www.ready.gov/alerts

Please make sure your phone and other battery-powered devices are fully charged just in case we have power outages. Your local library is a good place to charge your phone if you're ever experiencing prolonged power outages. Find a location near you here: www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/locations

The safest places in a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning are typically interior rooms with no windows on the lowest floor as possible, ideally a basement.

REPORT A PROBLEM: If you see flooding or storm damage in your neighborhood, please let us know at www.cityofmadison.com/reportaproblem/

Check in with neighbors or loved ones that might need help during a severe storm. Be safe!

04/14/2026

Las mordeduras de perro pueden causar dolor emocional y físico, heridas, infecciones e incluso pueden ser mortales. Obtenga más información sobre las situaciones comunes de mordeduras de perro y cómo prevenir que su perro muerda: https://tinyurl.com/4zdnjrew

04/14/2026

How are commercial to***co and ni****ne products affecting young people in Wisconsin? Join us for a virtual panel April 27th at 6pm!