Giving Back in Our Community

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After treatment for heart disease at UW Health, Dan White is making an effort to give back and make a difference. This is Dan at the 2008 Heart Walk with his care team—Dr. Nancy Sweitzer and Rachel Otremba.

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A Message from the “Funk Out Cancer” Folks: Cancer, Get the Funk Out of Here

By: Courtney Larsen | Wednesday Nov 18, 2009

In anticipation of its November 20 show at the Majestic Theater in Madison, The Funk Out Cancer Army has something to say to its foe. Read More

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Egyptian Mummies Had Clogged Arteries? UW Doc Explains

By: Aaron Conklin, Sr. Media Specialist, UW Health | Wednesday Nov 18, 2009

UW Health preventive cardiologist Dr. Jon Keevil talks about the recent findings that show Egyptian mummies had heart disease. Read More

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Staff Support for Tour de Touchdown

By: Greg Bostrom | Tuesday Nov 17, 2009

As I’ve told others before, with all the support we’ve received from the staff, we really feel like we’re part of one big American Family Children’s Hospital community. Let me share with you some of the kind words we’ve received. Read More

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Your Support for Tour de Touchdown

By: Greg Bostrom | Tuesday Nov 17, 2009

There's been a remarkable outpouring of goodwill from you as we ready to ride to Evanston. I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the encouragement and share a couple of your stories. Read More

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UW Health Physicians Respond to New Mammogram Guidelines

By: Dr. Gale Sisney and Dr. Amye Tevaarwerk | Monday Nov 16, 2009

Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued revised mammogram guidelines. But, the new guidelines are potentially confusing as they are not appropriate for all women and could result in a major step backward in women's healthcare. Read More