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

 Wisconsin, USA
dhs.wisconsin.gov/
Joined May 2011
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Thank you to everyone who dropped off unused or expired meds at yesterday’s Drug #TakeBackDay. Missed it? No worries. With hundreds of permanent #drug drop boxes across Wisconsin, every day can be Drug Take Back Day. ➡ Find a box near you: dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/pe… #DrugTakeBackWI
Illustration of pills falling from a bottle into a cardboard box. Missed Drug Take Back Day? That’s okay! Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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Today is the day! ✔ Bring your unused and expired medications to one of more than 100 #DrugTakeBackDay collection sites across the state. ➡ Safe disposal protects the people around you and your environment: dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/dr…
Illustration of a pill bottle being emptied. Today is Drug Take Back Day – Events Statewide. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Whether you're going to the #WorldSeries with the #Brewers in person at #AmFamField or with friends at a neighborhood pub or watch party, know your limits and have a safe ride home. Remember, #DriveSober or get pulled over.
Police responding to a nighttime traffic accident with flashing lights and orange cones in the street. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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What better way to welcome the #WorldSeries to #Milwaukee and #AmFamField than with a tailgate? Just don't foul off your party with food that's undercooked or that's been left out too long. ➡ Hit it out of the park with our #FoodSafety tips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/…
Group of people around an outdoor grill ahead of a sporting event. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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The #WorldSeries goes through Wisconsin! And whether you're lucky enough to be at the game or you're watching on TV – if you're more focused on covering the run line than watching the #BrewCrew run the bases, @wcpgambling can help. ➡ Call 800-GAMBLE-5 #gambling
Know when the game is playing you. 1-800-GAMBLE-5. Help for problem gambling. Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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Keep dogs healthy and #ticks out of your house with daily tick checks. Those little pests can be hard to see, so be sure to check around your dog's ears, tail, toes, eyelids, and paws. Use tweezers to carefully remove any ticks. #FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-…
Illustration of a dog. Your dogs can bring ticks inside with them. Around the tail. In and around the ears. Around the eyelids. Around the next. Under the front legs. Between the back legs. Between the toes. Tip: Don't forget hard-to-see areas. Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Illustration of a dog. Your dogs can bring ticks inside with them. Around the tail. In and around the ears. Around the eyelids. Around the next. Under the front legs. Between the back legs. Between the toes. Tip: Don't forget hard-to-see areas. Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Spooky season is here, but your career path shouldn’t be the thing giving you chills.​ If you get FoodShare, the FSET (FoodShare Employment and Training) program can help you find what’s next. ➡ Find work you’ll enjoy, with people who value you: dhs.wisconsin.gov/fset
Person opening the door of a commercial truck, about to get in. Pave a path for your future. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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The countdown is on! Just a few days left until #DrugTakeBackDay. Are you prepared to join us? ➡ Clear the medicine cabinet of all unused and expired medications – and find a collection site near you: dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/dr…
Illustration of pills being dumped from a bottle into a box. Drug Take Back Day. This Saturday. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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We may be approaching Halloween and the holiday season – but ticks are still with us. #FightTheBite: 📷 Use bug spray 📷 Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes 📷 Do daily tick checks after being outside Get more prevention tips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/about…
Tick talk: Frequently asked questions about ticks Tick talk: Fight the Bite! Wisconsin DHS logo.

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#FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/about…
2 Where will a tick bite me? I'll bite anywhere you have exposed skin, but pay extra attention to hidden places like armpits, behind knees, groin, scalp, and behind ears. Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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#FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/about…
3 Which tick has a white spot on its back? I'm the lone star tick! I can transmit diseases like Ehrlichiosis and Alpha-gal syndrome – an allergy to red meat! Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT 3 Which tick has a white spot on its back? I'm the lone star tick! I can transmit diseases like Ehrlichiosis and Alpha-gal syndrome – an allergy to red meat! Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Planning to get outdoors and feel the fall season? Before you head out, head to our website for the newest tick surveillance report! It’s a great tool to help you stay informed and protect yourself against tick bites and disease. ➡ #FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/wisco…
Tick report takeaways. Wondering what the current tick activity is in Wisconsin? Check out our tick report! dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/wisconsin.htm Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Tick report takeaways. Wondering what the current tick activity is in Wisconsin? Check out our tick report! dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/wisconsin.htm Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Join us for “Know Your Roots: Understanding Family History and Chronic Disease” to explore why family medical histories matter and how these insights can inform care today and support healthier generations tomorrow. Register now: dhswi.zoomgov.com/meeting/re…
Smiling family sitting on a couch. 2026 Chronic Disease Prevention Program Partner Call. Know your roots: Understanding family history and chronic disease. 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Smiling family sitting on a couch. 2026 Chronic Disease Prevention Program Partner Call. Know your roots: Understanding family history and chronic disease. 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Get information about #SubstanceUse services. Get connected to a community resource specialist at the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline ➡ Call 211 or 833-944-4673 ➡ Text a ZIP code to 898211 #Help #Hope
Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline: Free and Confidential

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Apply now for #funding that ensures #parents as peer professionals can engage families across the state and help enhance systems of care for mental health and substance use concerns. ➡️ The deadline is October 28, 2026: dhs.wisconsin.gov/contracts/… #PeerServices #WorkforceDevelopment
Funding opportunity. Parent Professional Led Workforce Development. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Whether you’re getting ready to graduate or looking to move to the next stage of your career, #DHSWI has #jobs to fit your needs. Our #HealthCareCareers come with excellent benefits, and some positions offer a sign-on bonus: dhs.wisconsin.gov/thrive #HealthCareJobs
Find a career where you can thrive. dhs.wi.gov/thrive Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Things may have changed since last year! Make sure your #Medicare plan is still right for you. Counselors are available, at no charge, to provide personalized assistance through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): ➡ dhs.wi.gov/medicare-help ➡ 800-242-1060
Illustration of person looking through binoculars. Look. Is your Medicare plan changing. Medicare open enrollment. Oct 15 - Dec 7. Medicare.gov

ALT Illustration of person looking through binoculars. Look. Is your Medicare plan changing. Medicare open enrollment. Oct 15 - Dec 7. Medicare.gov
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Ready to operate Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, or PATH for people experiencing or at imminent risk of #homelessness and who have a serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders? Apply for #funding by October 22, 2026: dhs.wisconsin.gov/contracts/… #grants
Funding opportunity – Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Program. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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✔️Find overall state respiratory activity, hospitalization data, and much more on our #DHSWI respiratory data webpages. ✔ Checking them throughout the season can help keep you informed and healthy: dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/re… #RespiratoryVirusSeason
Illustration of a computer and a magnifying glass. Questions about respiratory virus activity in Wisconsin? Check out our dashboards! dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/respiratory-data.htm. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Illustration of a computer and a magnifying glass. Questions about respiratory virus activity in Wisconsin? Check out our dashboards! dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/respiratory-data.htm. Wisconsin DHS logo.
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