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American Academy of Pediatrics Commends the Administration for Bold Action on Flavored E-Cigarettes
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) commends the Administration for its announcement today that it intends to "clear the market" of all flavored e-cigarettes, including of menthol and mint flavors. The move comes as e-cigarette ... READ MORE
Forecasted Funding Opportunities in Adolescent Health
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Adolescent Health Program will be announcing two separate funding opportunities this fall. The first is the Sexual Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), funded by the Rape Prevention and Education ... READ MORE
Governor and First Lady Pledge Support for Early Childhood
At the recent Governor's Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) meeting held in Madison, Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers pledged ongoing support for investment in the social and emotional needs of young children, ... READ MORE
DHS Receives $1.8 million Grant to Expand Maternal Mortality Review Team Efforts
Goals include preventing pregnancy complications and death, and reducing disparities in health care The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today it will receive a 5-year, $1.8 million grant from the Centers for Disease ... READ MORE
Registration Open: Wisconsin Medical Dental Integration Project (WI-MDI)
The WI-MDI project is currently recruiting health system teams who are interested in adding a dental hygienist to a medical care team. The learning collaborative starts October 2019. To learn more about the project and ... READ MORE
Vaccines Recommended During Pregnancy – WI DHS Update
Since 2012, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommend use of Tdap vaccine during every pregnancy. This is also endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ACIP has recommended influenza ... READ MORE
Statewide Effort Aims to Enroll More Families in the WIC Program
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program celebrates "WICsconsin Enrollment Week," August 19-23 during National Breastfeeding Awareness Month The Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the Wisconsin Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program ... READ MORE
Public Charge Final Rule: AAP Opposition
A Message from AAP President Kyle Yasuda, MD, FAAP Yesterday, the Administration issued a regulation that will further exacerbate the fear and uncertainty of immigrant families by threatening separation if they access certain vital services ... READ MORE
Wisconsin PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System)
PRAMS, the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System(link is external), is an ongoing survey of new mothers conducted jointly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(link is external) and state health departments. In each ... READ MORE
How to Give My Baby the Best Start in Life
Breastfeeding is an important way parents can give their babies a healthy start in life. In this video, Dr. Lanre Falusi outlines some of the benefits of breastfeeding, and encourages parents to talk with their ... READ MORE
Modifications to the Newborn Screening Procedure for Extended Hospital Stays
A message from the Department of Health Services and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene: We would like to let you know that modifications to the newborn screening procedure for extended hospital stays will become ... READ MORE
DHS urges Wisconsinites to avoid vaping and e-cigarettes
New Cases Identified in Investigation of Lung Disease Among Teens and Young Adults Who Reported Vaping The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received 11 cases of teenagers and young adults hospitalized with severe ... READ MORE
Henry L. Barnett Award – Deadline for Nominations is September 30, 2019
Harry L. Barnett Award Qualifications and Nominations Procedure This award was established in 1990 as the "Kidney Award", but the name was changed in 1994 to the Henry L. Barnett Award to recognize the ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
Updated CDC Measles Infection and Control CDC published updated interim guidance for measles infection and control in health care settings. Please note, that the Wisconsin Immunization Program recommends that all healthcare providers have evidence of ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
Heplisav-B During February 2018 the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended Heplisav-B, a single antigen hepatitis B vaccine, administered as a 2-dose series (0, 1 month) for use in persons aged 18 years and older. ... READ MORE
AAP Leaders at the Border: Advocacy Update on Immigrant Child Health
Recent news headlines describing unsafe conditions that immigrant children are being exposed to at our southern border have alarmed us as they have many AAP members. Today, I will be at the border with AAP ... READ MORE
2nd Edition of “Wisconsin’s Blueprint for Children”
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has released the 2nd Edition of its 2019 Wisconsin Blueprint for Children. Download the 2019 June Blueprint for Children 2nd Edition The Blueprint outlines priorities and ... READ MORE
Suspect Measles? Isolate. Test. Report. Vaccinate.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has published a guide for medical personnel who suspect measles, including clinical protocols and state resources. Resources Wisconsin State Lab of Hygine (WSLH) - http://www.slh.wisc.edu/ Contact WSLH Customer Service ... READ MORE
Newborns and Infants Exposed to Opioids and their Mothers: Call for Focus Group and Interview Participants
CALL FOR FOCUS GROUP AND INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) seeks to improve the quality of care for newborns and infants prenatally exposed to opioids and their mothers. In support of this ... READ MORE
House Passage of American Dream and Promise Act of 2019: AAP Statement
The following is from a statement on 6/4/2019 from the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would offer long overdue stability ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
Important-Measles Update Webcast On May 21, 2019, CDC’s Emergency Preparedness and Response held a webinar called “Most Measles Cases in 25 Years: Is This the End of Measles Elimination in the United States.” This webinar ... READ MORE
DHS: Take Action to Prevent Tick and Mosquito Bites
With the unofficial start of summer behind us, many Wisconsin residents are looking ahead to warmer weather and all the resources our state has to offer. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
CDC Letter To Health Care Providers-Adult MMR Vaccination CDC has a new “Dear Provider” letter to help clarify recommendations for adult MMR vaccination and assessing immunity. The letter addresses the following important points in more ... READ MORE
Child Health Groups Express Concern Over Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Numbers
Leading children's health and medical organizations are sounding the alarm; new data show that the number of children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) nationwide fell by about 840,000 in 2018. ... READ MORE
Measles Vaccination Clinics Opened by Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin has opened appointments for measles vaccination at 23 of its primary care locations. Whether a child currently has a Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin primary care doctor or not, families can go ... READ MORE
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