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The integrated health system of #UWMadison. We provide expertise and quality care to patients and families throughout Wisconsin, northern Illinois and beyond.

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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Monday, March 16: Weather is impacting clinic hours in Illinois and Wisconsin. uw.health/4bqQIqn
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
When 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
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Jenny's 'miraculous' 30 years after a double lung transplant
Jenny Yelczyn isn't big on statistics, but the numbers show that she's still thriving three decades after receiving the gift of life.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Dr. 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
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Researcher developing vaccine to stop brain cancer recurrence
Dr. Mahua Dey, a UW Health neurosurgeon, is developing cancer vaccines, using a patient’s own tumor cells, to prevent recurrence of glioblastoma.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
A 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.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
What 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
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We'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
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
We’re proud to introduce a new way for patients to access our nationally recognized transplant services. Learn more: uw.health/4oH9Bdr
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Construction 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/3JUDCYQ
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UW Health breaks ground on University Row Medical Center
UW Health has started construction on University Row Medical Center, an expansion of the existing Digestive Health Center at 750 University Row in Madison.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Join 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
HPV vaccination prevents cancer. Graphic with three icons emphasizing that the vaccine is safe, effective, and long-lasting. Text encourages to 'Get vaccinated. Share the facts. Learn more.'
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Turning 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.
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Developing personalized cell therapies to cure disease - School of Medicine and Public Health
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
When 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. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️✨
Adult and baby interacting with a person dressed as Deadpool through a glass window.Child in a superhero-themed headband interacts with a person dressed as Black Panther through a glass window, with other costumed characters visible in the background.Group of four individuals in playful costumes, including superhero outfits, posing indoors with smiling expressions.Batman and Spider-Man costumes worn by individuals rappelling down the side of a modern building.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Missed 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/48lHUlO
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Immunotherapy at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center | Cap Times Idea Fest 2025
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Join 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
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Hepzato 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
Paul, a patient treated with Hepzato, stands in front of his RV in a park setting.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
A 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/4m1uCyY
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A new kidney — free of daily meds
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
14 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...
Wisconsin's #1 hospital 14 years running.
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Wisconsin 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.
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Prevention | Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Alzheimer’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...
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
We 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.
Pictured: Front row (left to right), Dr. Daniel O’Connell, Dr. Allie Hurst, Dr. Tabassum Kennedy, Dr. Sarah McAchran, Dr. Jacquelyn Adams. Middle row (left to right), Dr. Jeremy Smith, Dr. Janet Legare, Dr. Nabeel Zafar, Dr. Laura Huffman. Back row (left to right): Dr. John Dollerschell, Dr. Ankush Bhatia, Dr. Brian Patterson, Dr. Andrew Coyle. Not pictured: Dr. James Stein
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
For 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.
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A heart full of love
In 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.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Ambient listening technology helps by recording and transcribing conversations during appointments, so providers can spend more time listening and less time typing.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Be 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...
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
We 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.
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American Family Children’s Hospital to expand PICU, add CICU
To meet growing demand for care, American Family Children’s Hospital is expanding its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and adding a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Coach 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.
Matt LaFleur stands next to Dr. Christian Capitini
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Forty-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.
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Family of Madison school shooting survivor credits doctors, faith for son’s amazing recovery
The 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.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
We 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
The UW Health Janesville clinic will offer primary care, laboratory and x-ray. 
Located at 500 Midland Ct, Janesville, WI. Call (608) 916-2600.
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Elizabeth Lindquist @elindquist.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Quality Hematology Oncology Updates presentations today from Dr. Mardini and other @uwhealth.bsky.social providers here in #Rockford. www.wifr.com/2025/02/22/u...
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UW Health conference encourages collaboration between healthcare specialties
The 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...
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Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Prehospital 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...
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
A 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.
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Football helmet covers do not reduce concussions for high school players - School of Medicine and Public Health
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
A 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.
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Experimental cell therapy trial treats first Sjögren’s disease patient - School of Medicine and Public Health
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
From one UW to another, we're excited to have @fredhutch.bsky.social join the @bigtencrc.bsky.social!
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Our 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.
Two people kneel on the floor beside a golden retriever, smiling at the camera in a veterinary examination room.A golden retriever wearing a harness is lying on a tiled floor in an vet office setting.Two veterinarian techs in scrubs performing a check-up on a relaxed golden retriever lying on the floor.
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Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Prehospital 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...
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University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology @uwiscradiology.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Michael 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.social
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Michael Hartung lends expertise to Radiopaedia
Michael 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...
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Institute for Diversity Science @idswisc.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
IDS 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...
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Patel’s Research Highlights Need for Increased Diversity in Cancer Studies
Cancer 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....
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Institute for Diversity Science @idswisc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Hear from @ldwilliamsonphd.bsky.social about her research looking at community concerns and mistrust to help build better public health messaging. youtu.be/VIIYduNlsqI?...
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Lillie Williamson: Translating Community Concerns into Effective Public Health Messaging
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WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation) @warfnews.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Harry 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/history
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The Discovery That Inspired a Foundation
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) was established by an enterprising university scientist in need of an innovative solution.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Most 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.
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UW Health introduces treatment for rare form of melanoma
Hepzato 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.
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Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Take 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...
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Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Dr. 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...
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Enhance 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...
Trauma symposium
Thursday, January 30, 2025
8 am - 4 pm
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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.
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Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Can Cause Cancer, Surgeon General Says
The top U.S. health official is calling for all alcoholic beverages to carry a warning label about cancer risk.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Science 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
A graph showing the 3 parts of how habits form

Cue
What triggers the behavior
Example: a notification on your phone

Routine
An action or behavior
Example: Drinking water after you see the notification

Reward
What the behavior does for you
Example: Having more energy when you are hydrated
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Planning for the holidays with someone living in #dementia? Dr. Alexis Eastman shares best practices for holiday travel and family gatherings.
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5 Best Practices for Holidays Planning: A Dementia Care Expert’s Guide
Planning for the holidays with someone living in dementia? Dr. Alexis Eastman shares best practices for holiday travel and family gatherings.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Patients on the east side of #Madison and the surrounding communities will now have faster access to a higher level of critical care.
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East Madison Hospital earns Level IV Trauma Center designation
UW Health East Madison Hospital was certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in October 2024.
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UW–Madison Science @uwmadscience.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
The 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...
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2024 WARF Innovation Award winners take on cancer detection, forever chemicals
A simplified cancer screening process and a new way to break down ‘forever chemicals’ have taken top honors from WARF.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This 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
Vanessa holds newborn Lyla in the hospital bed shortly after her birth.Leo reaches over Vanessa holding newborn Lyla in the hospital bed.
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Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The 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...
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UW levels up opioid misuse prevention among teens, adolescents with innovative mobile gaming
Dr. Allie Hurst will serve as the lead site investigator for a study testing MedSMA℞T Mobile in pediatric emergency care settings...
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Dr. 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." #booksky
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UW Health Kids expert helps craft literacy promotion policy
Dr. Dipesh Navsaria was part of a group that updated the American Academy of Pediatrics' message to pediatricians and parents regarding child literacy.
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UW Health @uwhealth.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Genomic 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.
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Diane back to traveling thanks to new lung cancer therapy
After miraculously regaining her strength in hospice care, Diane's search for new treatment options led her to Dr. Nataliya Uboha.
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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. #HEMSky
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UW Health Med Flight switches to whole blood for emergency response
UW 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
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