UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Monday, March 16: Weather is impacting clinic hours in Illinois and Wisconsin. uw.health/4bqQIqn 000
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/03/2026When Jenny received her double lung transplant in 1995, doctors said she would be unlikely to live more than five years. Now 30 years later, Jenny’s lung transplant has given her a full life. Read about her incredible success story: uw.health/47ayhVH uwhealth.orgJenny's 'miraculous' 30 years after a double lung transplantJenny Yelczyn isn't big on statistics, but the numbers show that she's still thriving three decades after receiving the gift of life. 030
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Dr. Mahua Dey, a UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center neurosurgeon, is developing cancer vaccines, using a patient’s own tumor cells, to prevent recurrence of glioblastoma. uw.health/3OBpWE7 uw.healthResearcher developing vaccine to stop brain cancer recurrenceDr. Mahua Dey, a UW Health neurosurgeon, is developing cancer vaccines, using a patient’s own tumor cells, to prevent recurrence of glioblastoma. 030
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2026A landmark year for UW Health Transplant Center. Innovation. Expertise. Lifesaving care. As we celebrate 60 years since our first transplant, we’re proud to keep advancing what’s possible for patients and families across Wisconsin and beyond. 042
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 12/02/2026What if two powerful cancer treatments could work better together? At UW Carbone Cancer Center, researcher Dr. Quaovi Sodji is exploring a new way to strengthen cell therapies by pairing them with radiopharmaceuticals, precision radiation designed to seek out cancer cells. uw.health/49PxpGw 020
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 13/01/2026We've launched a new initiative to educate people about living organ donation to motivate more to say “yes” to becoming living organ donors. ➡️ Learn more: uw.health/49HMhYJ 021
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 05/12/2025We’re proud to introduce a new way for patients to access our nationally recognized transplant services. Learn more: uw.health/4oH9Bdr 021
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Construction is under way on University Row Medical Center. The new four-story clinic will include adult and pediatric primary care, urgent care, imaging and laboratory services, rehabilitation and a pharmacy. uw.health/3JUDCYQuwhealth.orgUW Health breaks ground on University Row Medical CenterUW Health has started construction on University Row Medical Center, an expansion of the existing Digestive Health Center at 750 University Row in Madison. 010
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Join us in sharing the facts about HPV vaccination and increasing the number of children protected today against HPV cancers tomorrow. Leading Cancer Centers reinforce the importance of HPV vaccination to prevent cancer: uw.health/46ygfvr 020
Reposted by UW HealthUW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Turning research into real world therapies. In a new Q&A, Dr. Jacques Galipeau explains how @uwhealth.bsky.social's and UW–Madison's Program for Advanced Cell Therapy is developing personalized treatments for conditions like cancer, diabetes and autoimmune disease with vision and urgency.med.wisc.eduDeveloping personalized cell therapies to cure disease - School of Medicine and Public Health 032
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2025When heroes swing by, even window cleaning becomes a magical moment! Thanks to these superheroes for making spirits soar and bringing extra cheer to our patients and families at American Family Children's Hospital. 🦸♂️🦸♀️✨ 011
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Missed our Cap Times IdeaFest panel? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Catch Dr. Christian Capitini, Dr. Doug McNeel and Dr. Becky Richards as they dive into the latest breakthroughs in immunotherapy. Watch the full panel discussion here: uw.health/48lHUlOyoutu.beImmunotherapy at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center | Cap Times Idea Fest 2025YouTube video by The Capital Times 000
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Join us for a FREE thought-provoking panel discussion at this year's @captimes.com Idea Fest at Memorial Union. On September 10, Acting director Christian Capitini, researchers Doug McNeel and Becky Richards talk about the latest in immunotherapy. uw.health/45y5R7N 032
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Hepzato delivers chemotherapy directly into the liver for patients with metastatic uveal melanoma — reducing side effects and expanding options. Carbone Cancer Center is the only site in Wisconsin offering this new FDA-approved therapy. 🔗 uw.health/3HyLmyA 000
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 08/08/2025A transplanted kidney from his sister gave Shawn a new lease on life. And thanks to a clinical trial at @uwmadison.bsky.social, he’s also able to live without the need for anti-rejection medications. Discover how we're helping redefine what’s possible for transplant patients: uw.health/4m1uCyYuw.healthA new kidney — free of daily meds 020
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 04/08/202514 years at #1! University of Wisconsin Hospitals has once again been named the #1 hospital in Wisconsin by U. S. News and World Report. From advanced clinical care to cutting-edge research, UW Health continues to lead the way! www.uwhealth.org/news/univers... 162
Reposted by UW HealthWisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025🧠 🌍 Today we’re celebrating World Brain Day 2025! This year’s theme is “Brain Health for All Ages.” Visit adrc.wisc.edu/prevention for evidence-based tips on how certain lifestyle changes can delay the onset or reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.adrc.wisc.eduPrevention | Alzheimer's Disease Research CenterAlzheimer’s disease affects people across economic, educational, social, racial, and gender lines. Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, but who and when it strikes is unpredictable... 052
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 04/06/2025We celebrate our 2025 Physician Excellence Award recipients who represent some of our most skilled and dedicated physicians! These awards recognize exceptional skills in clinical practice, educating the next generation of physicians and leadership. 130
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 02/04/2025For 36 years, the UW Health Heart Transplant Program has been a leader in heart transplantation and is among the 15% of programs nationwide to achieve the milestone of 1,000 heart transplants.uwhealth.orgA heart full of loveIn early 2025, Kortney Zblewski became the 1,000th person to receive a heart transplant through the UW Health Transplant Center, in addition to new lungs. 050
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Ambient listening technology helps by recording and transcribing conversations during appointments, so providers can spend more time listening and less time typing. 010
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Be one of the first 500 guests to receive a free thermal tote, explore 20+ interactive displays, take behind-the-scenes lab tours and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Breast Cancer Research Advisory Network. Plus, meet Bucky Badger! Learn more: www.uwhealth.org/events/carbo... 010
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/03/2025We are expanding our PICU at American Family Children's Hospital! About 60% of our current PICU beds are filled by children receiving cardiac care. The expansion will include a dedicated cardiac intensive care unit to meet the increasing demand for highly specialized heart procedures and care.uwhealth.orgAmerican Family Children’s Hospital to expand PICU, add CICUTo meet growing demand for care, American Family Children’s Hospital is expanding its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and adding a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. 020
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Coach Matt LaFleur of the @greenbaypackers.bsky.social met with Dr. Christian Capitini, acting director of UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center. We're grateful to Coach and his wife Bre for their support of the Garding Against Cancer initiative, focused on innovative #CancerResearch and patient care. 061
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Forty-six days after River was admitted to American Family Children’s Hospital, he went home with a hero’s sendoff from the 263 people who helped during his recovery. “Everybody was rooting for River,” says Dr. Adam Brinkman, medical director of pediatric trauma care.wmtv15news.comFamily of Madison school shooting survivor credits doctors, faith for son’s amazing recoveryThe family of a 14-year-old school shooting survivor thanks God every day that’s he’s alive, nearly three months after a student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School. 011
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2025We are proud to be serving the Janesville community. Our new clinic is now open near I-90 and E. Racine St. More info: uw.health/4b7rInN 000
Reposted by UW HealthElizabeth Lindquist @elindquist.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Quality Hematology Oncology Updates presentations today from Dr. Mardini and other @uwhealth.bsky.social providers here in #Rockford. www.wifr.com/2025/02/22/u...wifr.comUW Health conference encourages collaboration between healthcare specialtiesThe goals of the Hematology Oncology Updates for Medical Professionals conference are to create partnerships between healthcare providers across different specialties and discuss the latest advancemen... 031
Reposted by UW Health Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Prehospital and emergency care providers at all levels are invited to our next Emergency Education Night Webinar: "Essential Pediatric Trauma Care" with Dr. Allie Hurst, medical director for pediatric critical care transport. Wed. 2/19 at 6 p.m. CT. Register: www.uwhealth.org/emergency-ed... 041
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 13/02/2025A study of 2,610 Wisconsin high school football players found that wearing soft-shell helmet covers during practice had no effect on the rates of sports-related concussions.med.wisc.eduFootball helmet covers do not reduce concussions for high school players - School of Medicine and Public Health 120
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 13/02/2025A first-in-human clinical trial at UW School of Medicine and Public Health explores a novel cell therapy for Sjögren’s disease, targeting irreversible salivary gland damage. This innovative approach aims to move beyond symptom management toward restoring function.med.wisc.eduExperimental cell therapy trial treats first Sjögren’s disease patient - School of Medicine and Public Health 010
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/02/2025From one UW to another, we're excited to have @fredhutch.bsky.social join the @bigtencrc.bsky.social! 030
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Our CHAMPs program is grateful for the partnership with the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. From general wellness appointments to required vaccines, @uwvetmed.bsky.social provides care to all four of our working dogs, helping them stay healthy, happy and ready to work with our pediatric patients. 151
Reposted by UW Health Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Prehospital and emergency care providers at all levels are invited to our next Emergency Education Night Webinar: "Essential Pediatric Trauma Care" with Dr. Allie Hurst, medical director for pediatric critical care transport. Wed. 2/19 at 6 p.m. CT. Register: uwhealth.webex.com/webappng/sit... 021
Reposted by UW HealthUniversity of Wisconsin Department of Radiology @uwiscradiology.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Michael Hartung, MD's educational endeavors extend far beyond the walls of the university! He recently launched a CME course, "Abdominal CT Essentials", which offers video lessons on-demand, worldwide! 🌎 Learn more about his global education efforts: ow.ly/17ml50UM03G @drmhartung.bsky.socialow.lyMichael Hartung lends expertise to RadiopaediaMichael Hartung, MD collaborated with Radiopaedia to launch a continuing medical education course, Abdominal CT Essentials, which covers abdominal CT protocols, search pattern, acute abdomen and cance... 131
Reposted by UW HealthInstitute for Diversity Science @idswisc.bsky.social · 23/01/2025IDS Affiliate Monica Patel is an oncologist at the University of Wisconsin’s Carbone Cancer Center. Her work highlights the need for increased diversity in cancer clinical trials. Read more ➡️ ids.wisc.edu/2025/01/23/p...ids.wisc.eduPatel’s Research Highlights Need for Increased Diversity in Cancer StudiesCancer can impact anyone, but in the United States, marginalized groups have higher rates of cancer and cancer-related mortality than White Americans. The reasons behind these disparities are complex.... 021
Reposted by UW HealthInstitute for Diversity Science @idswisc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Hear from @ldwilliamsonphd.bsky.social about her research looking at community concerns and mistrust to help build better public health messaging. youtu.be/VIIYduNlsqI?...youtu.beLillie Williamson: Translating Community Concerns into Effective Public Health MessagingYouTube video by Institute for Diversity Science 021
Reposted by UW HealthWARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation) @warfnews.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Harry Steenbock's discovery of vitamin D fortification was a pivotal moment in public health. This innovation, which helped eradicate rickets, laid the groundwork for a century of WARF's support for transformative research. #WARF100 www.warf.org/about-warf/historywarf.orgThe Discovery That Inspired a FoundationThe Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) was established by an enterprising university scientist in need of an innovative solution. 011
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Most people think of skin cancer when they hear #melanoma, but a rare subtype called #uvealmelanoma can also develop in the eye. Medical oncologist Vincent Ma introduced a new treatment for uveal melanoma that has metastasized to the liver, the most common location for this disease to recur.uwhealth.orgUW Health introduces treatment for rare form of melanomaHepzato is used to treat uveal melanoma when it spreads to the liver. The rare melanoma subtype develops in the eye and frequently spreads to the liver. 030
Reposted by UW Health Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Take your basic point-of-care ultrasound skills to the next level 📈 Focus on POCUS: Next Level March 7, 2025 | Madison, WI CME credit available, course limited to 12 participants affiliated with @uwhealth.bsky.social. Learn more and register: ce.icep.wisc.edu/2025-focus-p... 021
Reposted by UW Health Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Dr. Joshua Gauger always wanted to be a doctor, but it wasn't until his first rotation in the emergency department during medical school that he knew he had truly found his passion. “We have the best job in medicine. Do it with heart,” he says. Read more: emed.wisc.edu/news/explori... 011
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Enhance your trauma care expertise at our trauma symposium in Rockford (or attend virtually). Featuring experts covering topics from neurosurgical, orthopedic and obstetric trauma to mass casualty response. Register: ce.icep.wisc.edu/trauma-sympo... 012
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 06/01/2025"From a strictly cancer perspective, there is no safe amount of alcohol," says Dr. Noelle LoConte, UW Health medical oncologist.time.comEven Small Amounts of Alcohol Can Cause Cancer, Surgeon General SaysThe top U.S. health official is calling for all alcoholic beverages to carry a warning label about cancer risk. 020
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 31/12/2024Science shows that habits, rather than motivation and self-control, are best for situations that require repeated actions, like eating or being active. So instead of a #resolution, share what new habit you are hoping to form in 2025? #NewYearsEve 030
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Planning for the holidays with someone living in #dementia? Dr. Alexis Eastman shares best practices for holiday travel and family gatherings.beingpatient.com5 Best Practices for Holidays Planning: A Dementia Care Expert’s GuidePlanning for the holidays with someone living in dementia? Dr. Alexis Eastman shares best practices for holiday travel and family gatherings. 062
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Patients on the east side of #Madison and the surrounding communities will now have faster access to a higher level of critical care.uwhealth.orgEast Madison Hospital earns Level IV Trauma Center designationUW Health East Madison Hospital was certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in October 2024. 031
Reposted by UW HealthUW–Madison Science @uwmadscience.bsky.social · 11/12/2024The 2024 WARF Innovation Awards go to early cancer detection and a process to break down "forever chemicals," #UWMadison research developments with some great potential impact. www.warf.org/news/2024-wa...warf.org2024 WARF Innovation Award winners take on cancer detection, forever chemicalsA simplified cancer screening process and a new way to break down ‘forever chemicals’ have taken top honors from WARF. 1102
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 25/11/2024This holiday season, Vanessa and Leo are cherishing their greatest gift— a healthy, happy baby girl, Lyla Rose. They are thankful for the expert care and teamwork that helped them overcome the extraordinary challenge of lupus and a rare heart condition. Their story: uw.health/4137loF 020
Reposted by UW Health Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 21/11/2024The UW Health emergency department is leveling up opioid misuse prevention efforts among teens and adolescents with innovative mobile gaming 🎮📱 emed.wisc.edu/news/uw-opio...emed.wisc.eduUW levels up opioid misuse prevention among teens, adolescents with innovative mobile gamingDr. Allie Hurst will serve as the lead site investigator for a study testing MedSMA℞T Mobile in pediatric emergency care settings... 141
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Dr. Dipesh Navsaria says good, old-fashioned print books are what's best for sharing with young children. "They help with fine motor skills, like turning the page, and we’ve learned that books on screens can draw a child’s attention away from the experience of the book itself." #bookskyuwhealth.orgUW Health Kids expert helps craft literacy promotion policyDr. Dipesh Navsaria was part of a group that updated the American Academy of Pediatrics' message to pediatricians and parents regarding child literacy. 021
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Genomic testing shows that each tumor has a unique combination of molecular changes. For some patients, oncologists can identify the alteration that is the main “driver” of their cancer growth. New treatments are being developed that turn off those drivers and stop cancer from spreading.uwhealth.orgDiane back to traveling thanks to new lung cancer therapyAfter miraculously regaining her strength in hospice care, Diane's search for new treatment options led her to Dr. Nataliya Uboha. 030
UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 14/11/2024“Recent evidence from international, civilian and military studies have demonstrated that the provision of blood products within the first hour of injury significantly impacts the survival of these patients,” says Dr. Ryan Newberry, UW Health Med Flight physician. #HEMSkyuwhealth.orgUW Health Med Flight switches to whole blood for emergency responseUW Health Med Flight doctors and nurses have a new tool to help save a person in the moments following a traumatic injury: Type O whole blood. Learn more 031