Dodge County Public Health

02/16/2026

Another exposure alert to tell you about.
▶ We ask anyone who was at the Holiday Inn Express on High Crossing in Madison Friday, February 6, to watch for symptoms.
▶ We urge everyone to check your vaccination status on the Wisconsin Immunization Registry: dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/wir.htm

There's a new community measles exposure alert in Madison.
This is not related to the confirmed case we reported last week.
An out-of-state traveler who stayed the night at a Madison hotel later tested positive for measles.
Here is the information about where people may have been exposed:

Holiday Inn Express
5150 High Crossing Blvd., Madison, WI
Friday, February 6 from 12:01am to 12:00pm

Read the news release: https://tinyurl.com/5bzeu3aw
Learn more about measles: publichealthmdc.com/measles

02/16/2026

Join us on Thursday, March 5, for a morning dedicated to local wellness. We’re bringing together experts from Marshfield Clinic Health System, Noble Community Clinics, and WIC to offer free services at The Gathering Source.
🎯 ​What’s happening:
​Free health screenings (Vision, Blood Pressure, Fall Risk)
​Car seat safety checks
​Nutrition tips and needs assessments
​📍 Location: W7115 State RD 16-60, Juneau
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

02/15/2026

Lifestyle change programs like National Diabetes Prevention Program help you change certain lifestyle habits to feel better and improve your health. Program participants can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%. Learn more about how these programs can work for you at https://bit.ly/4rgKcJ7

02/13/2026

No matter where you burn fuel, you create carbon monoxide. Gas-burning tools, furnaces, generators, vehicles, and snowmobiles included. At work? At home? In enclosed space? In a poorly ventilated corner? Wherever carbon monoxide builds up, it can make you sick. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bne27X

02/11/2026

Radon causes lung cancer, even in people who don’t smoke. Give your loved ones a radon test kit this Valentine’s Day! Dodge County Public Health is still offering FREE radon test kits! 🤩
Learn more: https://bit.ly/488JyDy

02/10/2026

We still have openings!
Bridging Brighter Smiles will be at the Dodge County Public Health office to perform dental check-ups on WIC participants from 9am to 4pm on February 13. Call Amy at 262-896-9891 to make an appointment 🦷

02/10/2026

Why wonder if you are at risk? Take the one-minute risk test online and talk to your medical provider about what you can do today to reduce your likelihood of diabetes. Take the confidential test at https://bit.ly/4bmWtao

02/09/2026

Does your valentine drink water from a private well? Show them some love by helping them get their water tested. Dodge County Public Health offers FREE well water test kits.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LHt1BH

02/09/2026

DHS, the City of Milwaukee Health Department, and Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services are investigating a case of in a person who traveled through Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Walworth County. We ask Wisconsinites who were at the airport after 10:30 on the evening of January 29 to watch for symptoms and we urge everyone to check their vaccine status: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/020626.htm

02/08/2026

The Packers’ season may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can let down our guard. Every game is a good one to practice food safety, even with these not-so-inspiring teams in the Super Bowl. https://bit.ly/3Emqj0m

02/07/2026

Older folks and people with mobility issues have a tougher time in the cold, especially if they live alone. When it’s cold, check in on them! Learn more: https://bit.ly/48spLAY