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COVID-19 model quatifies impact of region-specific social distancing orders
New UW-Madison study quantifies impact of social distancing on COVID-19 caseload.
UW expert debunks flu myths
GHI Associate Director James Conway, M.D., busts seven common flu myths.
Campus blood drive to benefit COVID-19 convalescent plasma program in Madison and across the country
Students asked to participate in the Badgers Give Back Blood Drive will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 27-29.
Madison is home to one of the world’s top virologists
Professor Yoshihiro Kawaok, a member of the GHI Advisory Committee, a is studying COVID-19 in his posts at UW-Madison and the University of Tokyo.
A warmer, wetter Wisconsin caused by climate change will have severe health impacts, report says
The Wisconsin Examiner takes a look at a new report showing the effects of climate change on health in Wisconsin.
As COVID-10 cases rise, Wisconsin health care leaders sound the alarm
Heath care leaders in Wisconsin are warning that if new cases of COVID-19 continue to climb, hospitals may become overwhelmed. They’re urging people to stay home, wear masks, and not gather with people outside their household.
Dane County Health Council and partners announce Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance to lead local birth equity efforts
The Dane County Health Council and its community partner the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness launched the Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County to improve the birth outcomes of Black mothers and babies in Dane County.
Mussel-bola’ Could Be Spreading. Maybe Now You’ll Pay Attention
GHI’s Tony Goldberg shares evidence about a virus connection to mussel die-offs with the New York Times.
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.
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
New GHI Planetary Health Scholar helping to organize PPE production, COVID response in developing countries
Rebecca Alcock is an incoming PhD student in industrial and systems engineering as well as a GHI Planetary Health Scholar.
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 …
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. …
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.”
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank announces new action against racism
“I pledge to increase our efforts to make the changes needed at our university. I hope you will join me.”