Listen: Regulatory Rollbacks and Federal Layoffs Threaten America’s Food Supply
LISTEN: The Trump administration cut stricter rules for what’s considered a safe amount of salmonella on the chicken you buy at the grocery store. Stephanie…
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Olivia Bent Portfolio
My IDEAS project. I’m a student at the University of Virginia and an intern at the Force for Health. During my internship, I created a…
Music and Alzheimer’s Memory Match!
Alzheimer’s is a condition that causes cognitive decline and memory loss. Research has demonstrated that music therapy can improve Alzheimer’s patients’ mood, cognition, and memory…
My August Perspective: Watching the Safety Nets Unravel
Dr. Rob’s Medical Perspective: Filling the Gaps When Essential Services Fade When Safety Nets Unravel: People have to climb by themselves and need the empathy…
Dr. Rob’s Medical Perspective: When Public Media Goes Silent – The Hidden Health Costs
Information as a Lifeline Public media, including NPR and community stations, has long been more than just background noise—it’s a lifeline for trusted information. When…
Interoperable Patient Records: Its about time
Dr. Rob’s Perspective: Patients—Finally in the Driver’s Seat on Their Health Data Its my data and its mine if I want it! By Dr. Rob Image is…
DHS Confirms First Cases of Measles in Wisconsin This Year
DHS Confirms First Cases of Measles in Wisconsin This Year The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have conf…
New DHS Data Show School Year Vaccination Rates Held Steady for 2024-2025 School Year
New DHS Data Show School Year Vaccination Rates Held Steady for 2024-2025 School Year As parents and caregivers start back-to-school prep, the Wiscons…
First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity Found in Wisconsin This Year
First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity Found in Wisconsin This Year The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first West N…
Auto Warming Kills
Be a Force for Health: Prevent a Tragedy and Act Quickly and Respond Quick safety reminder on hot-car hazards and simple ways to stay protected…