DHS Search Results
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Oral Health Program: Donated Dental Services Program
… linked to a permanent disability, chronic illness, or advanced age (65 and over). How can someone access DDS? All the information pertaining to the applicant's need is based on a … -
COVID-19: Businesses, Employers, and Workers
… facilities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s List N disinfectant When can someone recovering from COVID-19 return to work? Employees who test positive for COVID-19 or has … -
FoodShare: Wisconsin QUEST Card
… it to start using it. Once you do that, the temporary card will be deactivated. Can I ask someone to pick up a temporary card for me? Only you and the people who are formally listed in … -
Ammonia
… with caution. Do not mix ammonia-containing solutions with household bleach. Call 911 if someone has gotten ammonia in their mouth or on their skin. Who regulates ammonia in Wisconsin? … -
ForwardHealth: MyACCESS Mobile App FAQs
… about your benefits. Social Security number or case PIN. How do I create an ACCESS account for someone I’m helping to use the app? The account must be set up using the information of the … -
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Use Antibiotics Safely
… be as effective over time and different illnesses may need different antibiotics. Do not take someone else's antibiotics. The antibiotic may not work for your illness and may interfere with … -
Typhus Fever
… in infected, dried flea poop. Murine typhus cannot be spread from one person to another. Once someone has had murine typhus, that person will not become re-infected after they recover. Due to … -
Using Health IT to Improve the Health Care Experience
… monitor their health. Over a third have downloaded or shared their health information with someone else, such as a provider or caregiver. Save time and get the information you need when … health. Over a third of individuals have downloaded or shared their health information with someone else , such as a provider or caregiver, in the past year. The outcome of empowering … -
Rabies
… Quarantine Requirements for Dogs or Cats that have Bitten a Person If your cat or dog bites someone - what you need to know Wisconsin state law (SS 95.21) requires that any dog or cat … -
Client Rights: Your Right to Confidential Treatment
… Spend up to nine months in jail. Disclosing HIV status: Civil penalties For giving out someone’s HIV status without knowing it, the facility will pay: Actual damages. Attorney fees. Example damages up to $2,000. For giving out someone’s HIV status on purpose, the facility will pay: Actual damages. Attorney fees. Example damages up to $50,000. Disclosing HIV status: Criminal penalties For giving out someone’s HIV status without knowing it—and it causes them harm—the facility will: Pay up to … -
Vital Records: In-Person Research
… in the search area. They must be always kept behind the genealogy counter. Will there be someone to help me with my search? Staff members are available to answer questions and give you a … -
DHS Identifies Second Case of Monkeypox in a Wisconsin Resident
… the country shows that the virus is spreading mostly through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox. We urge all Wisconsinites to stay vigilant and contact a doctor if you … medications can be used to prevent and treat monkeypox. People who had known exposure to someone with monkeypox should talk with a doctor or nurse to learn if they are eligible to receive a vaccine. This includes people who were specifically identified as someone who had close or intimate in-person contact with someone with the characteristic … -
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
… Mycobacterium lepromatosis. The bacteria grow very slowly, and it can take up to 20 years for someone to develop any symptoms. Leprosy can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the … it likely spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Someone must have close contact with someone with untreated leprosy for many months to catch the disease. Leprosy does not spread … -
Crisis Services
… without the help of trained professionals. A mental health crisis does not always mean someone is a danger to themselves or others. Learn the signs of a mental health crisis In a … a mental health crisis, there are many services and supports available to you whether you need someone to talk to, you need someone to respond, or you need a place to be. To learn more about what is available to you, … -
Family Health Section: Contacts
… are common during this time and there is no shame in seeking help. If you would like someone to talk to, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-TLC-MAMA … -
Gambling Disorder
… Although no substance is ingested, the problem gambler gets the same effect from gambling as someone else might get from taking a drug or drinking alcohol. The gambling alters the person’s … professional. If you answered no to all of these questions , it is unlikely that you or someone you know is suffering from a gambling problem. If you answered yes to one or two of these questions , you or someone you know may be at risk for developing a problem with gambling. Gambling should be fun … -
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services Identifies the First Case of Monkeypox in a Wisconsin Resident
… medications can be used to prevent and treat monkeypox. People who had known exposure to someone with monkeypox should talk with a doctor or nurse to learn if they are eligible to receive a vaccine. This includes people who were specifically identified as someone who had close or intimate in-person contact with someone with the characteristic monkeypox rash or someone with a probable or confirmed monkeypox … -
HIV: Is PrEP for Me?
… substantial risk for getting HIV. People who may be at substantial risk for getting HIV are: Someone who has sex with a partner who has HIV. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men who engage in condomless anal sex with someone whose HIV status is unknown. Transgender women who engage in condomless anal sex with someone whose HIV status is unknown. People who share injection drug use equipment with someone … -
Crisis Services: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
… the person receives a required emergency law enforcement and medical response. NOTE: If you or someone you know is in imminent danger, call 911, not 988. Frequently asked questions There are … mental health, or substance use crisis. You can also contact 988 if you're concerned about someone. 988 is confidential and free to all Wisconsin residents. 988, 24/7 call, text, chat. … to your social media page or feed. Use the text above the image to complete the post. Need someone to talk to? Call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Learn more about this … -
Mental Health: Healthy Living
… their resources and coping abilities, their mental health could be impacted. For example, if someone is working long hours, caring for an ill relative, or experiencing economic hardship they … an expert to engage in conversations about mental health. Just a few small words – like asking someone how they’re feeling – can make a huge difference. Whether someone is ready to have that conversation with you or not, most people will appreciate your care …