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Dane County program aimed at high Black infant mortality

WEBDespite the gains for people served through the program, the Black infant mortality rate in the county was 12.9 deaths per 1,000 births in 2021-2023, according to …

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Nearly 10% of hospital jobs in Wisconsin vacant, report says

WEBMar 11, 2024. Nearly 10% of Wisconsin hospital jobs are vacant, almost double the rate from early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a workforce shortage that remains critical as an …

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Kamala Harris to visit La Crosse, Wisconsin on Monday

WEBMitchell Schmidt | Wisconsin State Journal. 7 hrs ago. Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Wisconsin next week to “continue fighting for workers, supporting …

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Wisconsin vying to be one of nation's elite tech hubs

WEBWisconsin’s biohealth industry, named one of 31 regional tech hubs by the Biden administration in October, plans to apply this week for the next phase: to become …

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Salmonella outbreak linked to Trader Joe's fresh basil

WEBThe organic basil was sold in 2.5-ounce, clamshell-style containers under the name Infinite Herbs at Trader Joe's in 29 states. The store has pulled the product from …

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As COVID-19 worsens nursing shortage, Madison hospitals, …

WEBFaculty shortage. For nursing schools, the increased salaries working nurses have commanded during the pandemic make finding faculty even more of a challenge. …

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Uncertainties put health care in Wisconsin on the watch list

WEBCombination of ills keeps health care in Wisconsin on the watch list. Feb 5, 2024. Health care in Wisconsin is suffering from a serious case of “long COVID.”. Not so much the …

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Madison nonprofit for Black men's health opens dental clinic

WEBDec 8, 2023. A Madison nonprofit with two free medical clinics and an education center aimed at improving the health of Black men is opening a third clinic, for free dental care. “It’s the next, gradual progression of what we’re trying to do to keep Black men healthy in our community,” said Aaron Perry, founder and CEO of Rebalanced

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Group Health partners with UW and Meriter clinics, adds mental …

WEBUnder a new partnership with UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter, members will be able to go to 12 more UW clinics and seven at Meriter. About 300 doctors and other …

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UW Health, Meriter to build rehab hospital in Fitchburg

WEBUW, Meriter and Lifepoint plan to build a 40-bed rehab hospital at the southwest corner of Lacy Road and Highway 14, about 2½ miles northeast of …

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UW Baraboo to get $390K from Sauk Co. in 2025 and 2026

WEBThe Sauk County Board has approved $390,000 in funding for UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County in each of the next two years in an effort to keep the campus …

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Madison HMO cyberattack impacts more than 500,000 people

WEBA cyberattack on Change Healthcare has led to widespread disruptions in pharmacies across the United States. A cyberattack reported by Madison-based Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin in January affected 533,809 people, the HMO told federal regulators this week, and the stolen data may include Social Security …

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SSM Health to build clinic in Verona

WEBMar 5, 2024. SSM Health plans to build a clinic in Verona, expected to open in 2026 on the southwestern corner of highways 18-151 and 69. It's the latest of several medical facility …

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Meriter will keep unit that eases hospital admissions

WEBA temporary patient holding unit opened in July at UnityPoint Health-Meriter, which monitors patients waiting for open beds, is being made permanent, Meriter said …

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Fish looking like the superfood we all need

WEBThat would be fish that has good fat, loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. The omega-3 content of fish varies widely. Cold-water, fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, …

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Orthopedic surgeons plan surgery center in Madison

WEBThe surgeons opened Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin in Madison in February. They are doing procedures at Beloit Memorial Hospital, Edgerton …

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Fish looking like the superfood we all need

WEBVegetables like eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini; and, Fruits such as grapes, oranges, strawberries, blueberries and pineapple. My spin: When …

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How Wisconsin ranks first in deadly, wrong-way crashes

WEBThe data NTHSA provided to the Wisconsin State Journal, which the agency said is the most complete and recent available, includes wrong-way crashes on all kinds …

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Sauk County ignores opposition to selling health care site

WEBSauk County Board ignores opposition to selling health care site -- Carole Flint. I attended the March 28 Sauk County Board meeting and listened to several people …

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Tony Evers approves $15M for western Wisconsin hospitals

WEBFeb 29, 2024. Western Wisconsin hospitals are in line to receive $15 million in state funding to support health care access under a bill signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Tony …

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Transgender surgery, now more accessible in Wisconsin, lets …

WEBLeah Porter, a transgender woman from Madison, had two surgeries last year as part of her transition to a female identity. Surgery is a medical option for more transgender people …

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Dr. Zorba Paster: A better diet could help combat illness

WEBSo let’s dig into some fascinating recently published research that may help you with your choices this year. After all, you are what you eat. A study out of the British …

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Fish looking like the superfood we all need

WEBUnprocessed or minimally processed foods such as fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, chicken, beans, grains, nuts, milk — you get the picture. Foods that are processed with culinary ingredients, including butter, oil, sugar, salt and other things we use to cook and season foods. This would be something like if you poached fish or sauteed it in

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Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend; here's how to see it

WEBWASHINGTON — The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly. The Lyrids occur every …

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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital opens in Fitchburg

WEBA for-profit company based in Birmingham, Alabama, has opened a 56-bed hospital in Fitchburg to serve patients recovering from illnesses and injuries. Encompass Health …

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Storr transferring to Kansas

WEBApr 18, 2024. Guard AJ Storr announced Thursday he is transferring from Wisconsin to Kansas. Mary Altaffer, AP File. ASSOCIATED PRESS. AJ Storr is …

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Packers 2024 NFL Draft: Offensive line depth to be addressed

WEBGreen Bay Packers place kicker Anders Carlson (17) kicks a field goal from the hold of Daniel Whelan (19) during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff …

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