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WIDeptHealthServices @DHSWI

The Official X Account for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Find us online at: dhs.wisconsin.gov/

Joined May 2011
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You can’t control what you don’t know – and more than 4 in 5 adults have #prediabetes and don’t know it. Take the 1-minute risk test and take steps to take care of yourself: dhs.wisconsin.gov/prediabete… #diabetes #DiabetesRisk #DiabetesAwareness
Smiling person holding a cell phone. “Pre” means now! Take the diabetes risk test today. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT Smiling person holding a cell phone. “Pre” means now! Take the diabetes risk test today. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.
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Recent #rain may have left water pooling in planters, wheelbarrows, birdbaths, or toys – making prime breeding spots for #mosquitoes. Drain anything in your yard that collects water, and get more tips to #FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/mosquito/b… #WIWx #MosquitoControl
Got standing water? Mosquitoes LOVE that. TIP IT. TOSS IT. DRAIN IT! Fight the Bite. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT Got standing water? Mosquitoes LOVE that. TIP IT. TOSS IT. DRAIN IT! Fight the Bite. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.
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Koj puas yog ib tug tswv cuab ntawm FoodShare thiab xiam cov khoom noj khoom haus uas koj tau txais nrog FoodShare cov txiaj ntsig kev pab vim rau qhov muaj hluav taws xob tuag tsis ntev los no? Tej zaum koj yuav muaj peev xwm mus hloov pauv tau: dhs.wi.gov/foodshare/replace…
Koj puas plam cov zaub mov koj yuav los ntawm FoodShare vim yog qhov huab cua phem tsis zoo, cua daj cua dub, los sis kev hluav taws xob tuag tsis ntev dhau los no? NQES TES ZEG NO! Tej zaum koj tuaj

ALT Koj puas plam cov zaub mov koj yuav los ntawm FoodShare vim yog qhov huab cua phem tsis zoo, cua daj cua dub, los sis kev hluav taws xob tuag tsis ntev dhau los no? NQES TES ZEG NO! Tej zaum koj tuaj

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¿Es usted miembro de FoodShare y ha perdido los alimentos que tenía gracias a los beneficios de FoodShare debido a un reciente corte de energía? Es posible que pueda acceder a beneficios de reemplazo: dhs.wi.gov/foodshare/replace…
¿Perdió alimentos que compró con FoodShare de verano debido a eventos meteorológicos extremos, tormentas o cortes de electricidad recientes? ¡ACTUE AHORA! Quizá pueda obtener beneficios de reemplazo.

ALT ¿Perdió alimentos que compró con FoodShare de verano debido a eventos meteorológicos extremos, tormentas o cortes de electricidad recientes? ¡ACTUE AHORA! Quizá pueda obtener beneficios de reemplazo.
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Are you a FoodShare member and lost food you got with your benefits due to storms or a recent power outage? You may be able to get replacement benefits. Don’t wait – you must ask for them within 10 days of food loss. ➡ Learn how: dhs.wi.gov/foodshare/replace…
Did you lose food you bought with FoodShare due to recent extreme weather, storms, or a power outage? ACT NOW! You may be able to get replacement benefits. Let us know within ten days of the food loss

ALT Did you lose food you bought with FoodShare due to recent extreme weather, storms, or a power outage? ACT NOW! You may be able to get replacement benefits. Let us know within ten days of the food loss
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The park is a good place to have fun and burn off energy. But it’s also a good place to find #ticks. Use bug spray every time you head out and check for ticks once you’re home. Get more tips to #FightTheBite on all your outdoor adventures: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-… #ProtectKids
Kids in front of a play structure at a park. Headed to the park? Tip: Do daily tick checks, Use bug spray, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Fight the Bite logo. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Kids in front of a play structure at a park. Headed to the park? Tip: Do daily tick checks, Use bug spray, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Fight the Bite logo. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Attention #soccer fans! The #WorldCup has started, and matches are taking place across the country, in Canada, and in Mexico. With millions of people expected to travel both internationally and around the U.S., follow these tips to cheer on your team safely.
Are you ready for the WORLD CUP? Cheer on your team safely with these tips. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT Are you ready for the WORLD CUP? Cheer on your team safely with these tips. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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Pass the ball, not NOROVIRUS. Norovirus is a disease that causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Wash your hands regularly to prevent the spread. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT Pass the ball, not NOROVIRUS. Norovirus is a disease that causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Wash your hands regularly to prevent the spread. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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Remember, public health is a TEAM SPORT. Watch out for those around you. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT Remember, public health is a TEAM SPORT. Watch out for those around you. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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Hepatitis B can cause lifelong damage to your liver. The best way to prevent that is by getting vaccinated. Talk to your health care provider about vaccination, and learn more about #HepatitisB: dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunizati…
Arm with a BandAid on it. Hepatitis B can cause serious liver damage and cancer. Prevent them with vaccination! Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT Arm with a BandAid on it. Hepatitis B can cause serious liver damage and cancer. Prevent them with vaccination! Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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Help kids sort out what they hear from friends or see on TV before someone hands them a drink. Small talks are how Wisconsin prevents #UnderageDrinking: dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talk… #SmallTalksWI
Parent and child sitting on a dock with fishing poles. Start talking with kids about the risks of underage drinking at age 8. Small Talks WI logo. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Parent and child sitting on a dock with fishing poles. Start talking with kids about the risks of underage drinking at age 8. Small Talks WI logo. Wisconsin DHS logo.
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Tick activity is reaching its peak for the season, and nymphal deer (blacklegged) #ticks are now outnumbering adult ticks in Wisconsin. They can be as small as poppy seeds, which means they can go unnoticed and possibly spread disease. #FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/relea…
Poppy seed muffins with an arrow pointing at a tick the size of a seed. Can you spot the ticks? Learn more: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm. Fight the Bite logo. Wisconsin DHS logo

ALT Poppy seed muffins with an arrow pointing at a tick the size of a seed. Can you spot the ticks? Learn more: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm. Fight the Bite logo. Wisconsin DHS logo
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When it's dangerously hot and humid, it doesn't take long to get sick. If you can, stay in a place that has an air conditioner. If you have to be outdoors, take breaks in the shade, drink lots of water, and be aware of signs illness: dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/he… #HeatSafety #WIWx
Drawing of a person with one side light orange and the other dark orange showing the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. National Weather Service, CDC, Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Drawing of a person with one side light orange and the other dark orange showing the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. National Weather Service, CDC, Wisconsin DHS logo.

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How can we improve the system of #MentalHealth supports for family and/or employment projects? Share input by June 12 that we can use in the future to set requirements for #grants that would support integrated care for #youth and #families: dhs.wisconsin.gov/children/i… #feedback
Family playing outside. Share your thoughts. Youth and Family System of Care. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT Family playing outside. Share your thoughts. Youth and Family System of Care. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.
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Peer-led organizations are invited to apply for #funding to help operate peer recovery centers for people living with a #MentalHealth or co-occurring #SubstanceUse challenge. Apply for one of eight #grants by June 24, 2026: dhs.wisconsin.gov/contracts/… #PeerServices
Funding Opportunity. Peer Recovery Centers. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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Start your caregiving career with free training, certification, and a $500 bonus. Become a Certified Direct Care Professional (#CDCP) or Certified Nurse Aide (#CNA) today! We're looking for caring people of all ages: wiscaregivercareers.com #WisCaregiver #HealthCareCareers
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Watching the #weather? We’re swinging from heat and humidity to stormy skies in the coming days. Make sure you are ready with multiple ways to receive alerts – including a weather radio. Now’s a good time to get one and to get #WIWx health and safety tips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/st…
A weather radio sitting on a white plastic table at a festival campground. Be weather aware. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT A weather radio sitting on a white plastic table at a festival campground. Be weather aware. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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