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Wisconsin ranks 22nd among states for health

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 11, 2023 | Population Health, Public Health, Research, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin ranked 22nd among states for health, down a spot from last year, according to an annual ranking released by United Health Foundation last week.

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More research on PFAS forthcoming

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 8, 2023 | Infrastructure, Legislature, Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Future research on “forever chemicals” should further illuminate their impact on health, speakers said at a virtual Wisconsin Health News panel this week.

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Evers signs health-related bills

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 7, 2023 | Legislature, Mental Health, Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, State budget, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers signed into law dozens of bills Wednesday, including legislation that would enter Wisconsin into interstate compacts that make it easier for physician assistants, professional counselors, audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice across state lines.

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Wimberger expresses support for PFAS ban

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 6, 2023 | Legislature, Population Health, Public Health, Research, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The senator behind major legislation targeting “forever chemicals” says there is likely support in the Republican-controlled Legislature for a ban on their use, as long as the proposal has a glide path for companies to transition to the new regulations.

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Family Health La Clinica expands

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 3, 2023 | Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Family Health La Clinica is pursuing its largest capital projects yet.

Planned Parenthood begins offering PrEP, PEP

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 27, 2023 | LGBTQ+, Population Health, Public Health, Reproductive Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is now prescribing medications for those at risk of HIV exposure, the family planning provider said Thursday.

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DHS urges syphilis screening, testing

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 11, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

State health officials are urging healthcare providers to step up syphilis screening and testing, especially during pregnancy, after cases of the sexually transmitted infection rose 19 percent between 2021 and 2022.

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Medical Examining Board ranks 8th in the nation for disciplinary action

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 2, 2023 | Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The state’s Medical Examining Board was eighth in the nation for taking action to protect citizens from physicians who injure or endanger patients, according to a recent ranking.

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Falls prevention should be prioritized, says report

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 19, 2023 | Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories, Uncategorized | 0 |

Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in the state, and the number that emergency medical services providers are responding to is increasing at “an accelerated pace,” according to a study released by the Department of Health Services last week.

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MCW awards maternal, child health equity dollars

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 21, 2023 | COVID-19 Update, Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Medical College of Wisconsin will provide $2.8 million in federal COVID-19 relief dollars to 10 organizations for maternal and child health equity projects.

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Report reveals disparities in diabetes management

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 15, 2023 | Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Patients with diabetes in urban and rural underserved areas face disparities when it comes to managing their condition compared to those in more advantaged urban areas, according to a recent report from a partnership of healthcare research groups. Those with diabetes and heart issues experienced even greater challenges.

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Evers asks FDA for more info on response to chemotherapy drug shortages

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 25, 2023 | Federal Government, Legislature, Pharmacy, Population Health, Prescription Drugs, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers is asking the Food and Drug Administration for more information on how it's responding to a national shortage of chemotherapy medications.

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