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CDC advocates for measles vaccination ahead of spring travel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizes the importance of vaccination as the most effective protection against measles.

By Madison Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

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UW Health invites community gratitude for National Doctors' Day

UW Health is inviting the community to express gratitude to its physicians in celebration of National Doctors’ Day.

By Madison Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

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Stoughton Health opens expanded Oregon Clinic with new facilities

By Madison Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Stoughton Health has announced the grand opening of its expanded Oregon Clinic at 990 Janesville Street.

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UW Health psychologist addresses mental health challenges faced by young athletes

By Madison Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Participation in sports offers young athletes numerous benefits, but it can also lead to stress and anxiety.

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UW Health expands AI use for better patient-provider interactions

By Madison Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

UW Health is set to expand its use of artificial intelligence technology, aiming to quadruple the number of care providers using an ambient listening tool by mid-2025.

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Lt. Governor Rodriguez discusses healthcare workforce with Stoughton Health

By Madison Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

Stoughton Health recently hosted Lt.

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Stoughton Health donates blood pressure kits to E.D. Locke Public Library

By Madison Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

Stoughton Health has provided blood pressure monitoring kits to the E.D. Locke Public Library in McFarland.

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UW Health hosts open house showcasing cutting-edge cancer research

By Madison Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

Tour an advanced cancer research facility and engage with experts at the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center's upcoming Open House.

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Colon cancer patient advocates self after successful trial participation

By Madison Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

Scott Strege's journey from a metastatic colon cancer diagnosis to recovery highlights the significance of self-advocacy and clinical trials in cancer treatment.

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Innovative immune cell therapies aim to tackle solid tumor challenges

By Madison Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

Modified immune cell therapies have shown significant promise in treating blood and lymphatic system cancers, but their effectiveness against solid tumors remains a challenge. Dr. Zhubin Gahvari, a researcher at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center,...

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American Family Children's Hospital plans major expansion for pediatric intensive care

By Madison Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, is set to expand its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and introduce a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) to meet increasing demand.

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UW Health University Hospital tops Wisconsin in Newsweek ranking

By Madison Reporter | Mar 5, 2025

UW Health has been recognized once again in Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals list.

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Daylight saving impacts teen sleep; expert advises gradual adjustment

By Madison Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

Daylight saving time begins this weekend, requiring clocks to be set forward by one hour.

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Stoughton Health's Tina DeGroot receives national preceptor award

By Madison Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists has awarded Tina DeGroot, PhD, APRN, the Preceptor of the Year Award.

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Badger Challenge registration opens; moves to UW Health Eastpark Medical Center

By Madison Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

The Badger Challenge, an annual event aimed at supporting cancer research and treatment initiatives, is now open for registration.

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Child diagnosed with rare genetic disorder after 14-year search

By Madison Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

Imagine having a child who seems healthy at birth, only to face unexplained developmental challenges as they grow.

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Caring Canines brings comfort to children at American Family Children's Hospital

By Madison Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

Thanks to community support, the volunteer program Caring Canines at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, has been thriving for two years.

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UW Health opens new family medicine clinic in Janesville

By Madison Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

UW Health is set to enhance primary care services in south central Wisconsin with the opening of a new family medicine clinic in Janesville.

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Understanding causes and treatments for bladder incontinence

By Madison Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

Bladder incontinence, characterized by a loss of bladder control, affects many individuals, disrupting daily activities such as shopping or exercising. Dr. Christine Heisler, a urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon at UW Health,...