Public Health Madison and Dane County
Public Policy OfficesWisconsin, United States51-200 Employees
Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) is a public health agency based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on shaping policies and the environment to protect and improve community health. Its guiding purpose centers on promoting healthy people and healthy places and on collaborating with communities to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well-being of everyone. The organization pursues its mission through work in environmental health, community health, operations, health equity, and policy, with an emphasis on policy, systems, and environmental changes to address root causes of disease. PHMDC serves residents of Dane County and partners with schools, healthcare providers, and local organizations to meet public health needs. It operates a range of programs and initiatives, including vaccination efforts, disease surveillance, and equity-focused interventions. In early 2026, the agency announced a collaboration with the Madison Metropolitan School District and local providers to host a free measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination clinic in response to a measles case.