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Assessing geographic access to primary care across the urban-rural spectrum in Wisconsin: A space-time geography approvach
Access to primary care providers is a central component of health and preventive health care, and is associated with health indicators such as hospitalizations, mortality and morbidity. Geographic access—availability of a provider within a reasonable distance—is an important aspect of access, and has been identified as a major barrier to health promotion in rural areas…
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Protecting the health and well-being of communities in a changing climate
GHI Director Jonathan Patz sets the stage for the National Academies of Science meeting on climate and health.
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Zika and pregnancy: The latest insights
Katy Antony, M.D., a UW Health maternal-fetal medicine specialist, will discuss the latest facts about Zika virus and how it can affect pregnancy. Learn how Zika is spreading, where outbreaks are occurring and how to protect yourself. Topics will include: Symptoms of Zika Effects of Zika on unborn babies Areas where Zika outbreaks are occurring…
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2017 Global Health Symposium
Check out photos from the 2017 Global Health Symposium.
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Water and refugees in the spotlight at Global Health Symposium
Check out photos from the 2017 Global Health Symposium.