Amid calls for action and mass protests after the killing of George Floyd and others by the police, COVID-19 has taken a disproportionate toll on African American communities. Connecting both is systemic racism, which many experts consider one of society's biggest public health threats. At a Wisconsin Health News live, virtual event on Thursday, June […]

COVID-19 turned the healthcare system upside down, while further exposing the state’s significant healthcare disparities. A panel of healthcare executives will discuss the early lessons they’ve so far learned from the crisis, and how they are continuing to respond to a virus that doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. Panelists: Medical College of […]

When COVID-19 cases started mounting in the spring, Exact Sciences quickly shifted gears. Known for its colon cancer screening test, the Madison-based company played a key role in building out the state’s testing capacity. During a Wisconsin Health News virtual newsmaker event on Aug. 13, Conroy will talk about the testing partnership, as well as […]

From contact tracing to overseeing the safety of school and businesses, local health departments have played an outsized role in combating the COVID-19 crisis. During a Wisconsin Health News Panel Series event, leaders from departments from across the state will provide perspective on how they are responding to the pandemic, as well as what steps […]

The COVID-19 crisis has transformed how healthcare is delivered. What changes are here to stay? How are hospitals responding to inequities further exacerbated by the crisis? What does the pandemic mean for healthcare costs?A panel of hospital and health system CEOs will address these questions and more at the 2020 Wisconsin Health News Hospital CEO […]

COVID-19 is surging in Wisconsin. Hospitals are filling up, businesses are closing and residents are becoming fatigued. A Wisconsin Health News panel will discuss the impact of the recent uptick and examine what's next for the Badger State. Panelists: Eric Borgerding, Wisconsin Hospital Association CEO Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Chief Medical Officer for Communicable Disease, Department […]

Wisconsin could soon be receiving its first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk will provide an update on what the state is doing to get ready, and the challenges that remain. This live, virtual event is free. Event Details: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 12:20 p.m. […]

Schools across Wisconsin shifted to virtual learning in the spring of 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic started its initial spread. Since then, many have attempted to reopen, while the state’s largest school districts have mostly stayed closed. With COVID-19 still at some of its highest levels since the pandemic began, health officials are starting to […]

As lawmakers return to Madison, healthcare issues are certain to remain front and center. What steps will the Legislature take to address the COVID-19 pandemic? What health issues will make it into the next budget? What else will lawmakers prioritize? A bipartisan panel of legislators will tackle these questions and more during a Feb. 9 […]

A coalition of law enforcement, healthcare providers and counties recently released a framework on how to reform the state’s complex mental health crisis system. That includes a focus in changing the emergency detention process, which can sometimes lead to law enforcement transporting those in crisis across the state if there aren’t available psychiatric beds. A […]