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 Wisconsin, USA
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Spooky season is here, but your career path shouldn’t be the thing giving you chills.​ If you get FoodShare, the FSET (FoodShare Employment and Training) program can help you find what’s next. ➡ Find work you’ll enjoy, with people who value you: dhs.wisconsin.gov/fset
Person opening the door of a commercial truck, about to get in. Pave a path for your future. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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The countdown is on! Just a few days left until #DrugTakeBackDay. Are you prepared to join us? ➡ Clear the medicine cabinet of all unused and expired medications – and find a collection site near you: dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/dr…
Illustration of pills being dumped from a bottle into a box. Drug Take Back Day. This Saturday. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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We may be approaching Halloween and the holiday season – but ticks are still with us. #FightTheBite: 📷 Use bug spray 📷 Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes 📷 Do daily tick checks after being outside Get more prevention tips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/about…
Tick talk: Frequently asked questions about ticks Tick talk: Fight the Bite! Wisconsin DHS logo.

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#FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/about…
2 Where will a tick bite me? I'll bite anywhere you have exposed skin, but pay extra attention to hidden places like armpits, behind knees, groin, scalp, and behind ears. Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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#FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/about…
3 Which tick has a white spot on its back? I'm the lone star tick! I can transmit diseases like Ehrlichiosis and Alpha-gal syndrome – an allergy to red meat! Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT 3 Which tick has a white spot on its back? I'm the lone star tick! I can transmit diseases like Ehrlichiosis and Alpha-gal syndrome – an allergy to red meat! Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Planning to get outdoors and feel the fall season? Before you head out, head to our website for the newest tick surveillance report! It’s a great tool to help you stay informed and protect yourself against tick bites and disease. ➡ #FightTheBite: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/wisco…
Tick report takeaways. Wondering what the current tick activity is in Wisconsin? Check out our tick report! dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/wisconsin.htm Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Tick report takeaways. Wondering what the current tick activity is in Wisconsin? Check out our tick report! dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/wisconsin.htm Fight the Bite. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Join us for “Know Your Roots: Understanding Family History and Chronic Disease” to explore why family medical histories matter and how these insights can inform care today and support healthier generations tomorrow. Register now: dhswi.zoomgov.com/meeting/re…
Smiling family sitting on a couch. 2026 Chronic Disease Prevention Program Partner Call. Know your roots: Understanding family history and chronic disease. 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Smiling family sitting on a couch. 2026 Chronic Disease Prevention Program Partner Call. Know your roots: Understanding family history and chronic disease. 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Get information about #SubstanceUse services. Get connected to a community resource specialist at the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline ➡ Call 211 or 833-944-4673 ➡ Text a ZIP code to 898211 #Help #Hope
Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline: Free and Confidential

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Apply now for #funding that ensures #parents as peer professionals can engage families across the state and help enhance systems of care for mental health and substance use concerns. ➡️ The deadline is October 28, 2026: dhs.wisconsin.gov/contracts/… #PeerServices #WorkforceDevelopment
Funding opportunity. Parent Professional Led Workforce Development. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Whether you’re getting ready to graduate or looking to move to the next stage of your career, #DHSWI has #jobs to fit your needs. Our #HealthCareCareers come with excellent benefits, and some positions offer a sign-on bonus: dhs.wisconsin.gov/thrive #HealthCareJobs
Find a career where you can thrive. dhs.wi.gov/thrive Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Things may have changed since last year! Make sure your #Medicare plan is still right for you. Counselors are available, at no charge, to provide personalized assistance through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): ➡ dhs.wi.gov/medicare-help ➡ 800-242-1060
Illustration of person looking through binoculars. Look. Is your Medicare plan changing. Medicare open enrollment. Oct 15 - Dec 7. Medicare.gov

ALT Illustration of person looking through binoculars. Look. Is your Medicare plan changing. Medicare open enrollment. Oct 15 - Dec 7. Medicare.gov

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Ready to operate Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, or PATH for people experiencing or at imminent risk of #homelessness and who have a serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders? Apply for #funding by October 22, 2026: dhs.wisconsin.gov/contracts/… #grants
Funding opportunity – Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Program. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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✔️Find overall state respiratory activity, hospitalization data, and much more on our #DHSWI respiratory data webpages. ✔ Checking them throughout the season can help keep you informed and healthy: dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/re… #RespiratoryVirusSeason
Illustration of a computer and a magnifying glass. Questions about respiratory virus activity in Wisconsin? Check out our dashboards! dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/respiratory-data.htm. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Illustration of a computer and a magnifying glass. Questions about respiratory virus activity in Wisconsin? Check out our dashboards! dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/respiratory-data.htm. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Big plans this weekend? Enjoy! And see if you can squeeze in a few minutes to collect any unused or expired medications to drop off at #DrugTakeBackDay next weekend. Keeping them out of the wrong hands could save a life: dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/dr…
Illustration of pills being emptied from a bottle. Drug Take Back Day. October 24, 2026. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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About 200,000 Wisconsinites have severe eye issues or are blind, and most use a white cane or guide dog to help get around. This #WhiteCaneSafetyDay, learn about the importance of the white cane, the different types, and how to get needed support: dhs.wisconsin.gov/obvi/white…
A white cane on a black mat. White cane safety day. October 15th. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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Small acts can make a big impact when it comes to preventing and reducing #SubstanceUse. We can all have #RealTalksWI with our loved ones and secure and safely dispose of medications at a #DrugTakeBackDay or permanent collection site. It all helps: dhs.wisconsin.gov/real-talks…
Two adults talking. Real Talks Wisconsin. Wisconsin DHS logo. Wisconsin DOJ logo.

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Small talks with kids over time about the impacts of #SubstanceUse are more effective than one big talk. ➡ Hear why, then get talk tips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talk… #SmallTalksWI
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With hundreds of cases of #measles in our state this year – make sure you have the facts. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. ➡ Learn more: dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunizati… ➡ Stay up to date: dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/… ➡ See if you need a booster: dhs.wisconsin.gov/publicatio…
Measles. Get the facts. How contagious is measles? Learn more: DHS.WISCONSIN.GOV/IMMUNIZATION/MEASLES.HTM Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT Measles. Get the facts. How contagious is measles? Learn more: DHS.WISCONSIN.GOV/IMMUNIZATION/MEASLES.HTM Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

Measles. Get the facts. Measles is so contagious that if one person gets it, 9 of 10 people around them may also become infected if they are not protected. LEARN MORE: DHS.WISCONSIN.GOV/IMMUNIZATION/MEASLES.HTM Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

ALT Measles. Get the facts. Measles is so contagious that if one person gets it, 9 of 10 people around them may also become infected if they are not protected. LEARN MORE: DHS.WISCONSIN.GOV/IMMUNIZATION/MEASLES.HTM Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo.

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Pumpkin spice may be nice. But getting ghosted? Not so much. If you’re tired of applying for #jobs and hearing nothing, the FSET (FoodShare Employment and Training) program may be just what you need. ➡ Find your career: dhs.wisconsin.gov/fset
Two smiling people shaking hands in an office. Get the skills to pay the bills. Wisconsin DHS logo.

ALT Two smiling people shaking hands in an office. Get the skills to pay the bills. Wisconsin DHS logo.

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