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Delivering Better Pain Relief for Cancer Patients

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:00:00 CDT

The Cancer Pain Program at UW Carbone Cancer Center uses a team approach to reduce acute or chronic pain in cancer patients. This program offers early pain management treatment which helps manage pain and other cancer-related symptoms before they bec...

Dr. Mark Burkard Awarded Avon Funds to Study Survivors with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Why are some patients able to live for many years after their breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body? Dr. Mark Burkard, a UW Carbone Cancer Center expert in metastatic breast cancer, will try to identify reasons for exceptional long...

Swimming for a Cure

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Mary Gooze is many things: a retired teacher, healthy living advocate, accomplished writer, wife and mother, amongst many others. In 2014, when she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), she pooled together her many roles into one. Now, G...

UW Health, UnityPoint Health, UnityPoint Health-Meriter Finalize Deeper Partnership

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Madison, Wisconsin - After a little more than a year of planning and negotiation, UW Health and UnityPoint Health – Meriter are establishing a new business relationship that closely links the state’s largest academic medical center w...

UW Health Offers Huntington's Disease Clinic at The American Center

Wed, 5 Jul 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Madison, Wisconsin - The first Huntington's disease clinic at UW Health at The American Center is set for Wednesday, July 12, and is expected to bring patients and their families from around the state. Earlier this year, the University of Wiscon...

Donate to the Diaper Drive: Aug. 1-31

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Did you know a baby uses about 3,000 diapers in the first year? For some families, this cost can be overwhelming. You can help support families in need of diapers through the annual Diaper Drive, held by the University of Wisconsin Department of...

UW Health Launches New Activity Registration System

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

People interested in registering online for a wide variety of UW Health activities, from Sports Performance, Fitness Center and Center for Wellness program offerings to emergency education classes, can do so quickly and securely via UW Health's ...

UW Health Receives Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Focus on Energy, a statewide program that empowers the people and businesses of Wisconsin to make smart energy decisions with enduring economic benefits, presented UW Health with the 2017 Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award on May 24. “I...

Get and Grow Your Grit - The Psychology of Mental Toughness

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

When it comes to pursuing our goals in life, what matters most? It’s easy to assume talent, or maybe intelligence. Luck probably figures in there, too. But in reality, it’s none of those – or perhaps it’s all of those co...

Do Some Foods Live Up to Their Hype?

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

If you follow certain food bloggers on Instagram, or even just walk down the supplement aisle at the grocery store, chances are you’ve seen maca, açai, protein powder or a variety of nutritional supplements. Often they are intended to be...

Forget Exercise - Just Get Moving

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Talking about the benefits of exercise is really a concept that’s worn out.That’s not something you’d expect to hear from two people whose careers are dedicated to helping individuals improve and maintain their health. But that&rsqu...

What You Need to Know About Low Testosterone

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Flip through a men’s magazine or the sports channels on TV and you’re likely to see an advertisement about “low T” and how it can be the culprit behind a number of health ailments. But the truth about low testosterone is more ...

Understanding Your Cholesterol and How to Lower It

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

A quick blood test reveals the trio of numbers indicating your cholesterol status. But even if the doctor declares your cholesterol levels to be OK, you could still be at risk for heart disease, which is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States....

UW Health Receives Two National Awards for Achievements in Sustainability

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Madison, Wisconsin - In recognition for successful programs to reduce its environmental impact, UW Health received two significant awards from Practice Greenhealth, the nation's leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health...

Partnering to Share Stories of Hope and Resiliency

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Love Wisconsin, a new and increasingly popular online storytelling project, is partnering with UW Health this summer to bring you personal, inspiring stories of health, crisis, care, and resiliency. Love Wisconsin’s vision is to promote co...

UW Health Will Fight Hunger on Two Fronts This Summer

Wed, 7 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

MADISON, Wis. - UW Health is set to launch two new initiatives this summer to combat hunger in the area.On June 13, UW Health will become the first health-care organization in Dane County to introduce screening for food insecurity for patients of all...

Andy North and Friends Raise $1.05 Million for UW Carbone Cancer Center

Mon, 5 Jun 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Madison, Wis. – Professional golfer Andy North and his friends raised more than $1 million for the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center at a dinner and golf tournament this week. The figure includes money raised at an event at Wis...

Notice to Our Patients Regarding Email Incident at UW Health

Fri, 26 May 2017 12:00:00 CDT

UW Health is committed to protecting the security and confidentiality of our patients’ information. Regrettably, this notice concerns an incident involving some of that information. On March 28, 2017, we learned that on March 16, 201...

UW Health Notifies Patients of Email Incident

Fri, 26 May 2017 12:00:00 CDT

UW Health announced today that it is sending letters to a group of patients about an incident involving an employee’s email account. The incident, which took place on March 16 this year, was discovered by UW Health on March 28, 2017. An un...

UW-Madison School of Nursing and American Family Children's Hospital Welcome First Pediatric Nurse Scholar

Tue, 23 May 2017 12:00:00 CDT

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing and the American Family Children’s Hospital are pleased to welcome Anne Ersig, PhD, RN, as the organizations’ first jointly appointed pediatric nurse scholar. In this new, shared posit...

Fitting Exercise Into Your Workday

Wed, 17 May 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Your workday is already busy – do you really need to squeeze in one more task? Diane Scherschel, Wellness program manager at UW Health at The American Center, explains that it’s probably the best time to do so.Being active during the day ...

Acupuncture for Athletes

Mon, 15 May 2017 12:00:00 CDT

A Wisconsin race walker kept one part of her pre-race routine secret: her regular acupuncture visits. “She and her trainer both thought that was a big part of her winning, and they didn’t want people to know so she wouldn’t lose her...

Bouncing Back from Burnout

Mon, 15 May 2017 12:00:00 CDT

It seems like everyone is always busy. Ask how someone is doing – “Busy!” is usually the reply. Try to get extended family together for a visit, and it can be nearly impossible to find a free weekend in common. With so many differen...

Construction Closes Road Near University Hospital

Fri, 12 May 2017 12:00:00 CDT

Madison, Wisconsin - University Avenue at Grand Avenue will be closed due to construction work From 7am on Monday, May 15 to Friday, May 26. Patients, families and employees should use University Bay Drive from University Avenue/Campus...

Keeping Skin Safe in the Summer

Fri, 12 May 2017 12:00:00 CDT

It's important to protect your skin year-round (yes, even in Wisconsin). But with warmer weather and longer days, summer's the time to be extra vigilant about skin safety. UW Health dermatologist Dr. Apple Bodemer, who has a sub-specialty in Int...