University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Health Systems

A triple threat

When the CARES Act expired July 25, so did protections for many renters. While state regulators have extended a moratorium on utility shut-offs until September, eviction notices can now be filed and evictions can begin starting Aug. 24. According to analysis by the COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project, Congress’ failure to extend a pandemic-related eviction moratorium places more than …

UW–Madison establishes free, campus-wide COVID-19 testing to support campus reopening

The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene are coming together in support of University of Wisconsin–Madison efforts to provide free COVID-19 testing to the entire campus community. The goal is to identify infections, isolate and care for those who are sick, and limit the spread of the disease as campus moves forward with a modified re-opening plan.

A pediatrician offers tips for talking with teens about COVID-19

Children and teens may need extra support from caregivers as they react to and work through the unique changes and challenges of life during an outbreak. This is especially true as COVID-19 cases across the country and communities create, implement and adjust restrictions.

Global Health Institute hosts webinar series on health equity in the wake of COVID-19

AUGUST 20: Bringing together diverse voices from across the health spectrum, including researchers, care providers, population health experts and policy makers, GHI’s COVID & Equity webinar series continues with “Lessons from Abroad: From Ebola to COVID.”

Share your perspective on climate change strategies with the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change

You are encouraged to share your perspectives on climate change strategies for the state with the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change.

Coughing visualization illustrates the benefits of wearing a good mask

While experts underscore that wearing a mask is effective in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19, not all masks — or the materials with which they’re made — contain virus particles equally.

Human Activity Contributes to Apparent Increase in Diseases from Animals

GHI Advisory Committee Member Tony Goldberg discusses with Spectrum News 1.

COVID questions: Dog parks, work from home, future of cities

Your questions about COVID-19 answered by UW-Madison experts.

Coronavirus: Pandemic Causes Kids To Miss Vaccinations

According to the CDC, children across the nation have fallen behind on routine vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. GHI Director James Conway informs us about steps the health community is taking to get ahead of the issue before students return to school in the fall.

Showing pro-diversity feelings are the norm makes individuals more tolerant

Showing people how their peers feel about diversity in their community can make their actions more inclusive, make members of marginalized groups feel more like they belong, and even help close racial achievement gaps in education, according to a new study.