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BIPOC Youth Mental Health Conference to highlight needs of Dane County students Nov. 7 at the Center for Black Excellence

The BIPOC Mental Health Coalition will host its first youth mental health conference on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Center for Black Excellence and Culture in South Madison, bringing together young people, families and community professionals to address mental health challenges facing Black, Indigenous...

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Waiting months for a doctor’s appointment? Experts offer advice

Reading Time: 6 minutes Click here to read highlights from the story Wait times for medical visits are common statewide as the health care labor force shrinks and the population is older than the national average. However, people don’t have to settle for long wait times. Wisconsin Watch spoke to...

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Waiting months for a doctor’s appointment? Experts offer advice

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch Have you ever called to schedule a medical appointment and learned the next opening is months away? Back in July, we asked readers how long they’ve waited to see a doctor. Responses poured in from across the state. One reader in Mount Pleasant told us she waited 10...

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Packers see key receiver return from injury during Thursday night battle

The Packers announced Christian Watson had been taken to the hospital for precautionary testing on Thursday night. Here's the latest on his status.

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Menopause changes your mouth. Most women have no idea.

Delta Dental Insurance Company reports that 83% of women over 40 in menopause are unaware of its oral health symptoms, like dry mouth and tooth sensitivity, affecting confidence.

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The real cost of a car accident: Medical bills and what's covered

CarInsurance.com reports that car accidents can lead to substantial costs, including medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, and higher insurance premiums.

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Milwaukee VA hospital receives $156.1 million in federal funding for fiscal 2026 upgrades

Health Care Milwaukee VA hospital receives $156.1 million in federal funding for fiscal 2026 upgrades By Hunter Turpin Oct 29, 2026 11:33 am Share EmailFacebookXLinkedinCopy URL Credit: Google Maps The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Subscribe to BizTimes Daily – Local news about the people,...

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Oscar nominee Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide at 95

Barbara Barrie, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1979 coming-of-age film "Breaking Away," has died. She was 95.

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