University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Planetary Health

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.

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.