Category: News
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Mass freshwater mussel die-offs linked to new virus
Until now, no one has been able to pin down why the world’s wild, freshwater mussels—often unnoticed and underappreciated engineers of stream and river health—are facing massive, unexpected die-offs. In…
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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.
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Pandemic preparedness and response under a different president
Written by John E. Lange, a member of the GHI Board of Visitors.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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."
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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.
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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…
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Human Activity Contributes to Apparent Increase in Diseases from Animals
GHI Advisory Committee Member Tony Goldberg discusses with Spectrum News 1.
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COVID questions: Dog parks, work from home, future of cities
Your questions about COVID-19 answered by UW-Madison experts.