Author: Elizabeth Casolo

Public health, community leaders share takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 20, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories |

Three community and public health leaders reflected on what they learned — and continue to learn — from the COVID-19 pandemic at a recent University of Wisconsin-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs panel.

OB-GYN residencies partner with out-of-state programs to provide abortion training

Mar 14, 2023 | Abortion, Education, Hospitals, Reproductive Health, Top Stories |

Wisconsin OB-GYN residency programs are forging connections with out-of-state medical schools to meet accreditation requirements and ensure residents have a comprehensive family planning education.

Lawmakers block meningitis, chickenpox requirements for students

Mar 10, 2023 | DHS, Education, Population Health, Prescription Drugs, Public Health, Top Stories, Vaccines |

Republican lawmakers have shut down a Department of Health Services rule mandating meningitis vaccines and chickenpox disclosures from a healthcare professional for K-12 students.

UnityPoint Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services seek merger

Mar 2, 2023 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

UnityPoint Health, which runs Meriter Hospital in Madison, and New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services have signed a letter of intent to join forces, the health systems announced Thursday.