Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Wisconsin is seeing increases in infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms. These organisms can spread quickly across settings, especially health care facilities. As a provider, learn what you can do to slow the spread of resistant organisms at https://lnkd.in/gJmZqZZT #WIAAW24 #USAAW24?

Governor Evers has proclaimed November 18–24 Wisconsin Antibiotic Awareness Week! Antibiotics save lives but they can cause side effects that contribute to antibiotic resistance if prescribed when unneeded. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8Yi5x8m. #WIAAW24 #USAAW24 #BeAntibioticsAware?

Interested in implementing a statewide Addiction Medicine Consultation Line that will assist clinicians in providing enhanced care and referral support to patients with substance use issues? Apply for grant funding by December 5: https://lnkd.in/gsHXjAeY #grants #funding

We are seeking applications for #grant funding that will be used to develop and operate a peer-run respite for veterans. Apply by November 12, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gmWEtMwj

Have you heard about HealthCheck, the Medicaid health care benefit for people under 21? Along with routine health exams and special appointments, it also covers services and items Medicaid usually doesn’t cover. The goal is to prevent illnesses and find and treat health issues early. Learn more at dhs.wi.gov/healthcheck?

Want to find out if dental is the right career for you? Connection Opportunities allows students to matched with dental professionals for discussing dental careers or job shadowing experiences. All dental professions are encouraged to participate in the program. Learn more about Connection Opportunities and how to sign up at?https://lnkd.in/g7wDZdZr #NationalMentoringDay #DentalCareers #OralHealth

"While most Wisconsinites are protecting their children with vaccines, we are below where we need to be to protect our state against preventable outbreaks. Vaccines are proven to be one of the safest and most effective ways each of us can prevent serious illness and death due to diseases.” See data from the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report: https://lnkd.in/gB6zS4r5 *If you or your child aren't up to date on you MMR vaccines, talk to your health care provider.?

We want to celebrate #InfectionPreventionWeek with a sincere #ThankYou to Infection Preventionists working in health care facilities across #Wisconsin. Find tips on what you can do to make sure patients receive safe and quality health care: https://lnkd.in/gjjDDmK4 #WeAreFirstline #IIPW

Ready to develop and operate a youth crisis stabilization facility? Apply for grant #funding by November 18, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gN_57dP2?#MentalHealth #grants

This International Infection #Prevention Week, we asked #Wisconsin Healthcare-Associated Infections Preventionists what they enjoy about their profession. Check out what they had to say. Need infection prevention assistance? Find it at https://lnkd.in/g4gKBJS9 #IIPW #Healthcare #Hospital #Clinic #Dentist