Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
government agency in the US state of Wisconsin
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 18
What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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W DOHS tracks asthma rates in Rock County while wildfires force canoe evacuations in Boundary Waters.Some support1 report
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Organ donation efforts in Wisconsin are being tracked, focusing on low African American donor rates and registry trends.Some support1 report
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Wisconsin's DHS seeks guidance from CMS regarding state Medicaid programs.Some support2 reports
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In Wisconsin, a bill was passed by Republicans, and the state department is managing the Medicaid program.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Brad Schimel spoke about the ongoing efforts to stop benefits fraud, involving state agencies and federal law enforcement in Wisconsin.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Wisconsin Department of Health Services this week
News at the entities that move Wisconsin Department of Health Services most-
Wisconsin StructuralA coalition operating in Wisconsin promoted an event using an Instagram story on October 19, 2026.Moves Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Medicare StructuralTrump campaigned against Kamala Harris' healthcare plans, while Harris previously supported Medicare for All.Moves Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention StructuralCDC identifies substantial measles outbreaks in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Guatemala.Moves Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Rock County StructuralA measles cluster was reported in Rock County, Wisconsin, leading officials to direct immunization programs.Moves Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Tony Evers StructuralTony Evers signed new legislative maps in Wisconsin while Dianne Hesselbein discussed the party path to majority.Moves Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Control Data Corporation OperationalBoth Control Data Corporation and the World Health Organization are tracking mental health trends.Moves Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Connections
The 13 strongest of 18, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Wisconsin Structural
The department functions as the state's executive arm for public health, administering services and programs under state law.
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Medicare Structural
The state health agency receives operational funding and required approvals from the federal Medicare administration (CMS).
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Foodshare Structural
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is responsible for managing replacement benefits resulting from operational losses incurred by Foodshare.
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Mendota Mental Health Institute Structural
A provides necessary operational services and oversight for B to function reliably.
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Tony Evers Structural
As the executive leader, Tony Evers provides political support, champions the work of, and approves funding for the DHS.
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Fox Valley Shared context
The agency operates within the geographical context of the region, tracking health issues specific to that area.
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CMS Structural
DHS relies on CMS for guidance regarding its operational procedures and standards.
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Control Data Corporation Operational
The two entities are actively involved in coordinating responses to public health outbreaks, encompassing both national and local levels.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Structural
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services seeks national support and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Kirsten Johnson Structural
Kirsten Johnson holds the formal position of Secretary within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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Iowa Operational
WI DHS cooperates functionally with local government officials within the state of Iowa.
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Rock County Structural
The state health agency monitors and relies on the county for local data regarding public health issues, specifically asthma rates.
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Grant County Structural
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services operates within Grant County, confirming public health cases there.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
4 events- W DOHS tracks asthma rates in Rock County while wildfires force canoe evacuations in Boundary Waters.
- Organ donation efforts in Wisconsin are being tracked, focusing on low African American donor rates and registry trends.
- Wisconsin's DHS seeks guidance from CMS regarding state Medicaid programs.
- Brad Schimel spoke about the ongoing efforts to stop benefits fraud, involving state agencies and federal law enforcement in Wisconsin.
July 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
3 events- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is handling public health matters within the state.
- In Wisconsin, a bill was passed by Republicans, and the state department is managing the Medicaid program.
- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is awaiting necessary funding approvals from CMS to continue operations within the state.