Wisconsin News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 28, 2024 - Highlights the Rural Physician Associate Program, a University of Minnesota Medical School program placing students in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin communities. Discusses the benefits of rural placements including later recruitment for rural communities and more hands-on experience.
Source: The Minnesota Daily
Sep 20, 2024 - Highlights the experience of a rural Wisconsin woman receiving cancer care far from home. Discuss challenges such as navigating cancer treatment prep and long travel times, scheduling multiple appointments, and being disconnected from social networks. Also discusses the benefits of a strong social network offering assistance with housework, meals, and transportation while receiving treatment.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Sep 11, 2024 - Discusses efforts by the Ho-Chunk Nation's Department of
Agriculture to support a strong local food system by
drawing on traditional knowledge and cultural practices.
Highlights programs that support Indigenous farmers and
increase access to fresh produce in tribal communities.
Source: WUWM
Sep 11, 2024 - Presents overview of a project led by the Marshfield Clinic Health System to install naloxone boxes in rural communities across Wisconsin. Notes that the project was funded by a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Includes an interview with project leadership on how locations were selected, partnerships with schools, program impacts, navigating stigma, and additional harm reduction initiatives.
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio
Sep 6, 2024 - Describes a drug overdose prevention program in rural Wisconsin. NaloxBoxes offer access to naloxone and are available at schools and community institutions around Wisconsin.
Last Updated: 10/29/2024