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Greenfield and West Allis establish Southwest Suburban Health

WEBGreenfield / West Allis, Wis (WAUK) – The cities of Greenfield and West Allis have announced the creation of the Southwest Suburban Health Department, …

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Addressing the Unique Health Care Needs of the LGBTQ

WEBMADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week serves as a reminder of the different challenges encountered by the LGBTQ+ community in …

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Improve brain health during Brain Awareness Week

WEBThe Brain Center of Wisconsin lists what they call the “Pillars of Brain Health:”. Quality fuel & nutrition. Physical exercise. Restorative sleep. Cognitive …

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City-country mortality gap widens amid persistent holes in rural …

WEBThe research analyzed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention death data from two three-year periods — 1999 through 2001 and 2017 through 2019. In 1999, …

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End of Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Households Threatens

WEBSource: Canva End of Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Households Threatens Telehealth Access A program that helps provide high-speed internet to low …

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Study Identifies 5 Risk Factors Responsible for over 50 Precent of

WEBWAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – New research releases modifiable risk factors for heart disease, advice on ways to prevent it before it’s too late. Most people don’t know …

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Congress likely to kick the can on covid-era telehealth policies

WEBCongress likely to kick the can on covid-era telehealth policies. With an end-of-year deadline and a presidential election approaching, payment rules that fueled rapid …

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Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances Eligible to Enroll in VA …

WEBBy accelerating the PACT Act eligibility timeline, Veterans can enroll in health care beginning March 5, 2024. This is up to eight years earlier than what was written into …

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Nearly 1 in 4 adults dumped from Medicaid are now uninsured, …

WEBEnrollment in Medicaid and CHIP grew to a record of nearly 94.5 million in April of last year. Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year …

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First micro-hospital opens in Bellevue

WEBGREEN BAY, WI – (WGBW) – The area’s first micro-hospital opened to the public Monday in Bellevue. Green Bay ER & Hospital run by Nutex Health, Inc. is a 21 …

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants to offer health coverage, …

WEBProposed legislation would enable the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to provide health care coverage to members outside traditional insurance regulations. …

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HSHS Announces Hospital Closures in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls

WEBIn a press release on Monday, the organization announced that HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls …

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Governor Tony Evers Talks Healthcare Closures in Eau Claire

WEBWisconsin Governor Tony Evers was in Eau Claire on Monday to call on state republicans to release emergency healthcare funding. In the wake of the …

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Evers signs executive order creating healthcare workforce task force

WEBAPPLETON, Wis. (Civic Media) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order on Monday that officially creates a task force for the state’s healthcare …

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Lt. Gov visits Wausau to promote the creation of the Task Force on …

WEBThe visit from Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez on Monday highlighted Gov. Evers creation of the Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce. She visited the Medical …

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Aspirus responds to Chippewa Valley health care needs

WEBAspirus responds to Chippewa Valley health care needs. February 13, 2024 7:06 AM CDT. By: . Brittney Merlot

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Aspirus Merrill Hospital Embarks on a $40 Million Renovation and

WEBWAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – Aspirus announced a transformative renovation addressing the growing health care needs in Merrill and the surrounding areas. The …

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Eau Claire Health Department Offering Well Testing Discounts

WEBBacteria and nitrate testing can be bundled for $34, a steep discount from its original $50. Tests for bacteria, nitrate, and metals like lead, copper, and iron can be …

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City of Appleton Launches Community Concerns Survey

WEBAPPLETON, WI – (WISS/WGBW) – Residents of Appleton have the opportunity to express their opinions on a variety of topics including healthcare, …

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