The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced that individuals age 16 and older with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, March 29. This eligibility group includes individuals with medical conditions associated with an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Based on...
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One of five finalists withdraws from UW-Whitewater provost bid
One of five finalists for provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has withdrawn her candidacy for the job. UW-Whitewater announced that Dr. Lavonne Cornell-Swanson gave no reason for her decision to drop out of consideration for the position. Currently the associate provost for faculty...
Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition addresses youth access to tobacco
The Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition is working on a number of initiatives in the community to ensure youth do not have access to tobacco and e-cigarette products. According to the most recent statewide survey, the use of e-cigarettes is rising sharply among youth even though the use of combustible...
Selle selected as finalist for Midwest high school pitch competition
By Kim McDarison Maren Selle, a freshman at Fort Atkinson High School, is one of seven finalists selected to compete in the “University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Midwest High School Pitch” competition. The event will be held virtually. Seven student teams from throughout Wisconsin and Illinois have been selected to compete, according...
COVID-19 vaccine assistance hotline available
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that in addition to the numerous resources available on the DHS COVID-19 vaccine page, Wisconsinites can now call 844-684-1064 (toll-free) for personal assistance with their vaccine-related questions. “Learning about the vaccine, trying to find a location, and registering for a COVID-19 vaccine...