Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemWisconsin Department of Health Services
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals0
Total Beds351
Commercial/Acute Beds0
HeadquartersMadison, WI
Websitedhs.wisconsin.gov

Hospitals by Type

Psychiatric
2 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

50%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 1
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Winnebago Mental Health InstitutePsychiatric315YesNo
Mendota Mental Health InstitutePsychiatric 36NoNo

Recent News

Jun 16, 2025
According to reports, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced on Monday that underage sales of tobacco and vape products decreased in 2024. Data from the annual Synar Survey showed a decline in the retailer violation rate, falling from 13.6% in 2023 to 11.8% in 2024.
Jun 15, 2025
A recent report released this week indicates that the building currently housing the Department of Health Services in downtown Madison is expected to be vacated by the end of 2025. The move is reportedly on track according to the details in the report.
Jun 13, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has stated that the implementation of Medicaid work requirements would result in an estimated annual cost of $74.2 million for Wisconsin taxpayers. Additionally, the DHS indicated that these requirements would place 63,000 state residents at a high risk of losing their health coverage.
Jun 11, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced its intent to award a contract to Medical Transportation Management, Inc. (MTM) to manage non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services for members of Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus programs. MTM is set to replace the current NEMT manager, LogistiCare. DHS will now enter contract negotiations with MTM to determine the implementation date for the transition of services. The announcement emphasizes that there are no immediate changes for members, who should continue to contact LogistiCare for NEMT reservations until further notice. This decision represents a significant change in the state's contractual relationship for crucial transportation services for its Medicaid population. [9]
Jun 08, 2025
A coalition reportedly urged the Wisconsin Department of Health Services last week to modify its policies. The coalition is advocating for expanded access to all opioid overdose reversal drugs that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Executive Leadership

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