MMR, chickenpox vaccination campaign complete at Fort McCoy
The Task Force McCoy Operation Allies Welcome team announced Wednesday that they have completed a measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox vaccination…
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Cardiac arrest survivor: “Listen to your body”
Since the 2021 Madison Heart Walk is this weekend, many people are thinking about heart…
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Families wanted for studies in childhood asthma and allergies
These are reportedly the most common chronic diseases in children.…
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Barry Alvarez to join Dean Health as spokesperson
“I am excited to partner with Dean Health Plan, a community health plan that makes members its No. 1 priority,” Alvarez said in the release. “I…
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Delta variant drives surge in child COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin
As the fourth coronavirus surge grips hospitals around the country, health experts say kids are making up a large portion of infections.…
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Rockford-based SwedishAmerican Health System to officially join UW Health
Following six years as a division of UW Health, SwedishAmerican in Rockford will now be an official part of the UW Health…
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Madison alders announce resolution in support of UW Health nurses’ union
A Department of Workforce Development study shows that Wisconsin will see 10,000 vacant nursing positions by the end of the decade.…
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UW Health launches collaborative clinic for sickle cell disease patients
The goal is for physicians and other medical professionals to be able to coordinate care for sickle cell disease patients from diagnosis to end of…
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Evers commits to reducing drug deaths on Overdose Awareness Day
6,845 Wisconsinites died of drug overdoses from 2014 to 2020. The majority of those, 5,338, were opioid…
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UW Hospital receives award for heart attack care for 10th straight year
The American College of Cardiology awarded UW Hospital with its NCDR Chest Paint – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award Friday, marking…
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