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Amid national student mental health crisis, UHS expands …

WEBA look at UW. The 2022 Healthy Minds Survey, administered April 2022, provided insights on the intersection of mental health and student success.Of the …

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Study calls attention to cancer disparities in marginalized …

WEBMarginalized communities are often excluded from medical research and denied accessible healthcare, resulting in health disparities across the United States — …

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MPD opens death investigation after MFD retrieves …

WEBThe Madison Police Department opened a death investigation after the Madison Fire Department retrieved a female from Lake Mendota around 4:30 a.m. …

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Healthcare disparities felt by Wisconsin Native American …

WEBIn Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill’s State of the Tribes Address April 9, he called for lawmakers to eliminate Native American high school mascots, enact …

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New partnership allocates grants to maternal and infant …

WEBThe University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health announced $1.5 million in grants that will be allocated to partnerships addressing maternal and child …

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Evers vetoes mental health bill, reduces access to out-of …

WEBGov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill March 29 that could have permitted Wisconsin residents to utilize out-of-state mental health services, according to his veto message. …

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The Wig Lady: Bringing style, confidence to cancer patients

WEBStephanie Schutz’s long, winding path through the hair care industry prepared her for her unique passion — fitting wigs for cancer patients. Stephanie Schutz stands …

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UW studies, teaches mental health care for incarcerated …

WEBIt is important to educate others about the challenges incarcerated populations may face, Ph.D. student at the University of Wisconsin Incarceration and Mental Health …

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Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness supports Black …

WEBThe Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness works to empower a new generation of Black women — efforts which have been especially visible throughout the …

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40th annual Eating Disorder Awareness Week targets stigma, …

WEBEating Disorders Awareness Week, which was created to raise awareness and offer support resources, started Monday, according to the Office of the Assistant …

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UW School of Medicine, Public Health dean discusses legacy, …

WEBThe University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Dean Robert N. Golden announced Tuesday that he will step down from his position as dean …

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New funding proposal would help address veteran mental health …

WEBFortunately, Evers’ new budget measure will help diminish the stigma surrounding mental health for veterans. The bill includes a $1 million check annually to …

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Balancing acts: Student-athletes navigate mental health challenges …

WEBAs the stadium lights cast a hypnotic glow across the soccer field, Aidan McConnell played amidst the flurry of activity, her mind grappling with the weight of …

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Wisconsin life expectancy declines amid flawed healthcare system

WEBIn 2020, life expectancy in Wisconsin dropped by 1.6 years, a trend reflected across the whole United States, where life expectancy dropped .9 years, according to …

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Juul settlement funds supplement nicotine recovery efforts for …

WEBThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services awarded $830,000 in Vaping Prevention and Treatment Initiative grants to 13 organizations across the state. The …

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Food deserts in Wisconsin result in short term solutions, public …

WEBFood insecurity and food deserts continue to affect people throughout the state, and in high proportions in Madison and Milwaukee. One in 14 Wisconsinites …

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Climate change negatively affects Wisconsin residents’ health

WEBPatz and colleagues at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa recently published a study in which they conducted a systematic review and found 70,000 scientific papers …

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Wisconsin must expand Medicaid, regulation of prescription drug …

WEBExpanding BadgerCare would draw in $2 billion in federal funds and extend healthcare to 90,000 Wisconsinites, according to a press release from Protect Our Care. …

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