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Adult Protective Services: Identity Theft
… call them. Aside from protecting yourself, this is also a good way for the bank to know that someone is targeting their account holders. Never give out your bank account or Social Security number over the phone. Hang up immediately if you get a phone call from someone asking for your: Social security number Date of birth Credit card number Bank account … -
Client Rights: Admitting Minors to Outpatient Treatment
… admission with the court. Wis. Stat. § 51.138(3) Wis. Stat. § 51.14(3)(a) The child, or someone acting on their behalf, may petition the mental health review officer to review a … treatment. Find more information What is judicial review? Within 21 days, the child, or someone acting on their behalf, may file a petition for a court to review the parent’s or … -
People at Higher Risk for Communicable Disease
… or cerebrovascular disease Substance use disorders What does it mean to get "severely ill?" Someone who gets severely ill may need hospitalization or a ventilator to help them breathe. They may even die. Actions you can take If you, or someone you are close to, are at higher risk for getting severely ill from a communicable … -
Dementia Care Specialist Program: Replication Resources
… families navigate the challenges posed to those living with dementia or providing care for someone. Additional information and resources will be added as it is published. Resources Aging … -
Client Rights: Guardianship
… questions about the rights of people receiving services. We can help if you’re the guardian of someone receiving services for: Developmental disability Mental health Substance use Email the … -
Mpox (Monkeypox): Vaccine Information
… likely to have been recently exposed to mpox, even if they have not had documented exposure to someone with confirmed mpox. JYNNEOS Who can get the JYNNEOS vaccine? The Department of Health … continues to work directly with LTHDs to supply vaccine for people who had a known exposure to someone with mpox and Wisconsinites who meet the eligibility criteria. The JYNNEOS vaccine is … being prioritized for those most at risk for severe disease. People who are known contacts of someone with mpox or who have another high-risk exposure remain the highest priority. Vaccine is … -
DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Celebrate the Holidays Safely
… like Pfizer or Moderna. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, or were in close contact with someone with COVID-19, please get tested. Avoid attending gatherings if you are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, or were in close contact with someone with COVID-19. Wear a well-fitted mask over your nose and mouth if you are in a public … you are traveling with are fully vaccinated. If you have symptoms or have close contact with someone who has COVID-19, be sure to use a trusted testing provider to get tested. Along with … -
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
… carries them throughout life. They normally do not cause disease, but can cause infections in someone whose immune system is weakened or can infect other parts of the body from the intestinal … -
Change in Policy for Gap Filling Eligibility Determinations - Amended 2/16/2018
… IM workers must complete gap filling eligibility determinations if it is apparent that someone who is ineligible due to excess monthly income would be eligible under gap filling rules, … -
CLTS Council: Members
… Council. Please see the current membership roster for a list of Council members. If you or someone you know is interested in applying to be a member of the Council, please see the … -
Dose of Reality: Safer Use/Harm Reduction
… Opioids can harm you. That's why we are sharing safer use tips to reduce the harms you or someone you love may experience when using opioids. While these tips won’t eliminate all dangers … an opioid overdose if you know what to do and you act in time. Whether you use opioids, love someone who does, or just care about the people in your community, it’s important to be prepared if you encounter someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose. Carrying NARCAN® can save lives. NARCAN® is the … -
Rise in COVID-19 Cases Calls for Increased Precautions to Protect Health Statewide
… vaccines and booster doses. Get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or were exposed to someone with COVID-19. Stay home if you are sick or test positive for COVID-19 , and talk to a … treatments. People who have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive, or were exposed to someone with COVID-19 should continue to follow isolation and quarantine recommendations. Wearing … -
COVID-19: You Stop the Spread
… you have COVID-19. Get tested for COVID-19 If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or were exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should get tested. Find a testing site. Seek treatment for COVID-19 … or not they feel sick, reduces your risk of getting sick. If possible, avoid being around someone with COVID-19 until they have ended their isolation period. Take additional precautions, … -
About Active TB Disease and Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
… TB infection never develop active TB disease. TB is not spread by: Touching an object that someone infected with TB has touched Shaking someone's hand Sharing food or drink Sharing toothbrushes Kissing What are the signs and … you do if you are exposed to active TB disease? If you believe you may have been exposed to someone with active TB disease, contact your doctor or local health department. They will help … -
Peer Recovery Center Opens in Menomonie
… is that positive outcomes from mental health concerns are more likely when people talk with someone who has firsthand recovery experience. Peer recovery centers offer alternatives to … phone for all state residents through what’s known as a warmline, a service that offers people someone to talk to before a challenge becomes a behavioral health emergency. The warmline is … -
Free Fentanyl Test Strips Now Available Statewide
… drug contains fentanyl. A tiny amount – as little as two grains of salt – is enough to kill someone. With information from the test, a person can take steps to reduce their risk of an … is available on the DHS website. There is no limit on the number of fentanyl test strips that someone can receive through this program. Participating organizations have access to an unlimited … -
MIS-C: About
… that the child or their caregivers may not know they had COVID-19 or were in contact with someone who had COVID-19. This is why it is possible for a child to develop MIS-C even if they … out to their health care provider to learn about other helpful accommodations. Treatment When someone is diagnosed with MIS-C, they must be hospitalized in order to get proper medical care … -
Wausau Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility Now Open
… right for them—a true safety net that can serve everyone, everywhere, every time by providing someone to talk to, someone to respond, and a place to go. To achieve this goal, DHS is investing more than $16 … -
Medicaid Contacts
… HMO (health maintenance organization) HMO enrollment specialist: 800-291-2002 HMO ombudsman (someone who can help you understand HMOs): 800-760-0001 Health care providers If you’re a health … -
Client Rights: DHS 94 Grievance Procedure Model
… that providers can use during the grievance process. This applies to adults and children—or someone on their behalf—who are receiving services for mental health, developmental disability, …
Last revised April 1, 2023