For the ninth year in a row, University of Wisconsin Hospitals, including University Hospital and UW Health at the American Center, have been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals.”
July 29, 2020
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Research
The superheroes in these comics were inspired by real scientists
In 2015, she and two friends — Khoa Tran and Kelly Montgomery — founded an online publishing company called JKX Comics. At the time, all three were pursuing PhDs in science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Each knew how tough it can be to explain research and to engage students in its details.
New UW study looking to prevent COVID-19 infections in healthcare workers
Researchers at UW are trying to figure out if certain antiseptic solutions can help protect frontline workers from contracting COVID-19.
Campus life
Survey: Majority of UW staff uncomfortable to return to campus
A survey of staff at UW-Madison shows an overwhelming majority are uncomfortable returning to work on campus this fall.
Health
Doctors across Wisconsin discuss ongoing challenges of battling COVID-19
“I’ve had a couple patients recently who have dealt with delayed diagnosis because how things have played out during the pandemic,” said Madison family physician Dr. Jeff Huebner. “They had health insurance but it was an example of delayed diagnosis for, in both cases, cancer because people aren’t coming in.” Huebner, who is also a clinical assistant professor at the UW-Madison School of Medicine, said doctors are especially worried about what will happen in the coming months.
Athletics
In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Badgers volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield pushes for move to spring play
It’s time for college volleyball to think spring, University of Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield said Tuesday.
UW Experts in the News
Momentum building among Wisconsin Democrats calling for statewide mask order
Earlier this month, Patrick Remington, a UW-Madison emeritus professor and former chief medical officer for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention in the state Division of Health, said the legal question behind a statewide mask mandate would come down to the court’s interpretation of “reasonable and necessary.”
UW-Madison Related
‘A bad plan made poorly’: UW staff, students criticize ‘vague’ reopening plan
With five weeks left in summer break before the start of fall classes, hundreds of University of Wisconsin-Madison students, graduate workers and academic staff say they are uncomfortable returning to campus, citing confusion about reopening policies and lack of clear communication from administrators.