Gov. Evers calls for legislative action to curb youth vaping
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Sunday he wants state lawmakers to pass a package of bills aimed at curbing youth vaping and educating the public about vaping’s potential…
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Baby strollers recalled for fall risk
Baby strollers sold at Target and on Amazon are…
The flu vaccine isn’t a good match for the strain going around
Officials said the flu vaccine isn’t a good match…
Wisconsin Assembly sends pair of Lyme disease bills to Evers
The state Assembly has approved two bills…
Sandwiches sold in Wisconsin recalled for possible listeria
Sandwiches sold in Wisconsin are being recalled…
Folic acid linked to lowering birth defects in babies
With January representing National Birth Defects…
Medical Monday: Stop touching your face!
Let’s face it. It’s easy to get sick this time of…
Healthy living heroes receive awards
The Healthy Heroes Awards recognized people who help improve the health of the community by encouraging exercise, healthy eating habits and a…
Cancer death rates decrease by 29%
New treatments and declining tobacco use help cancer patients live longer and contributed to a 29% decrease in cancer-related deaths between 1991 and…
Health officials confirm first child flu death in Wisconsin
Health officials have confirmed the state’s first pediatric flu death in Wisconsin this…
Study: Alcohol-related deaths among women on the rise
Alcohol-related deaths have more than doubled in 20 years, and the number of cases involving women is also rising…
Infant death related to whooping cough in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials say the death of an infant has been linked to whooping cough.…
Pharmacies say prescribers bear opioid crisis responsibility
Doctors and other healthcare practitioners who write prescriptions bear ultimate responsibility for improper distribution of opioids to patients, not…
Medical Monday: Embracing Winter
Despite not seeing the deep freeze quite yet, we can all find ways to prepare for the worst winter has to…
Flu hospitalizations spike across Wisconsin with 11 deaths
Wisconsin health officials are urging people to protect themselves as flu numbers spike across the state.…
Flu cases explode in Wisconsin
The flu season is ramping up in…
Gundersen welcomes new head of foundation
The new chief medical foundation officer at the Gundersen Medical Foundation is excited to get started.…