Public Health Madison & Dane County

10/08/2026

💦When was the last time you tested your well water?
Experts recommend that you test your water for bacteria and nitrate at least once a year. Regular testing is important because many contaminants don’t change how your water looks, smells, or tastes! Learn more at publichealthmdc.com/watertesting

10/08/2026

Bird flu is back on our radar after four birds in Dane County tested positive for the virus. We’re also in the middle of bird migratory season, so you might be seeing more birds than usual. Remember: if you find a sick or injured bird, leave it alone.

Read our blog post to learn why this is so important: https://tinyurl.com/yjhhnwt8

10/08/2026

We still have four more school vaccination clinics this month! This is a great opportunity to get your kids up to date.

Get all the details and make an appointment:
https://publichealthmdc.com/schoolclinics

10/08/2026

From Clean Lakes Alliance: "Join us for Clean Lakes 101 On Tap on Wednesday, October 14, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Learn how Public Health Madison & Dane County monitors water quality at 27 beaches, uses field observations and lab results to inform beach closures, and tracks the sources of bacteria that can impact recreational waters."

Join us to learn how Public Health Madison & Dane County monitors beach water quality, informs closures, and tracks bacteria sources.

10/07/2026

If you’re a FoodShare shopper, you can get more bang for your buck by using the Double Dollars program!

The Double Dollars program offers FoodShare shoppers a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $20 per market day, at participating farmers’ markets. These tokens can be used towards the purchase of fruits and vegetables. The funds spent by shoppers directly support vendors, who are fully reimbursed for every Double Dollar redeemed.

Learn more and find a participating market: https://www.cacscw.org/services/nutrition-and-health/double-dollars/

10/06/2026

Las ratas y ratones en su hogar no solo son una molestia, sino que también pueden causar daños a la propiedad y transmitir enfermedades. Puede prevenir estos problemas en su vecindario asegurándose de que su propiedad no sea un buen lugar para los roedores.

Aquí le decimos cómo: https://tinyurl.com/7j77nav7

10/06/2026

Rats and mice in your home aren’t just a nuisance, they can cause property damage and spread disease. You can prevent these problems in your neighborhood by making sure your property is not rodent-friendly.

Here’s how: https://tinyurl.com/3bh33bs6

10/05/2026

It's hunting season right now for ticks. They're looking for one last meal before winter. 😬So, we're keeping our tick check stations up through October to guide you through a tick check. Find them at:
➡️Indian Lake Dog Park (entrance): 8382 WI-19, Cross Plains
➡️Pheasant Branch Conservancy (Pheasant Branch Road entrance): 4864 Pheasant Branch Rd, Middleton
➡️Elver Park (main entrance): 1250 McKenna Blvd., Madison

Learn more about the stations in the comments ⬇️

Thanks to and for their partnership on this project!

10/02/2026

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we’re talking about early detection. When diagnosed in an early, localized stage, the 5-year survival rate for breast cancer is over 99%.

Early detection can save lives. Don’t delay your regular screenings.

Find info about the programs available to help in the comments ⬇️

10/02/2026

Let’s make some noise for our Disease Intervention Specialists! 📣 🎶

We have more than a dozen trained professionals working on disease intervention in our community. This means they’re responding to outbreaks, identifying infections, and connecting our neighbors to resources. Their work helps prevent the spread of illness in our community.

Thank you to the dedicated staffers helping us keep our community healthy!