University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Health Systems

Madison Hospitals, Public Health Concerned About Possible ‘Twindemic’

“We’re terrified of the possibility of a twindemic, as we call it, as travel picks up again and as we see loosening of restrictions around the country,” said Dr. James Conway, UW Health pediatrician and GHI Associate Director of Health Sciences.

Investigating the link between ‘COVID toes’ and the virus

GHI Associate Director James Conway joins team investigating “COVID-toes.”

Global Health Tuesdays begin October 27

December 1: Researcher Peter Halfmann from the Influenza Research Institute discusses virus research in the age of Ebola and COVID-19 in this Global Health Tuesday webinar.

Flu shots urged to avoid ‘twindemic’ during COVID-19 pandemic

“We’re terrified of a ‘twindemic,” says GHI Associate Director James Conway.

Madison hospitals, public health concerned about possible ‘twindemic’

GHI Associate Director James Conway urges flu shots to avoid outbreaks during COVID-19 pandemic.

What experts say about how to interpret COVID-19 data like positive cases, deaths and hospitalizations — and what to avoid

Ajay Sethi is a member of the GHI Advisory Committee.

The wildcard in UW-Madison’s reopening plan: Student behavior

Pandemic preparedness and response under a different president

Written by John E. Lange, a member of the GHI Board of Visitors.

Simpler COVID-19 test could provide results in hours from saliva

Health-Oriented Transportation Innovation Scholars conclude program with unique case studies

From streetcars in Milwaukee and aging buses in Madison, to cleaner air and better bikes, the 2019-2020 Health-Oriented Transportation (HOT) Innovation Scholars brought local perspectives to international issues of transportation and health upon completion of their coursework and final projects. The HOT scholarship program, offered through the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) and …