AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Funding: The Medical College of Wisconsin received a $50 million gift for a precision medicine institute, while a new $3.5 million oral-health program is coming to Wisconsin Rapids. Three Chippewa Valley nonprofits also won more than $175,000 for clinic and dental care. Infectious Disease: Highly pathogenic bird flu was confirmed in a Barron County commercial poultry flock. Probable measles cases were reported in Rock County, and Dane County health officials urged residents to get vaccinated as flu activity rises early. Mental Health: Journey Mental Health Center says Dane County contracts leave it facing a projected $400,000 shortfall for mandated crisis and community-support services. Waunakee schools have joined a national lawsuit alleging social media harms students’ mental health. Prevention and Wellness: Gov. Tony Evers announced two grant programs to support safe, clean drinking water statewide. UW-La Crosse is also planning an Indigenous Medicine Garden for healing and education in spring 2027.
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