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“Do not regret growing older,” said Mark Twain. “It is a privilege denied to many.” While we’re not entirely sure Mark Twain is the author of this adage, the truth in the statement still rings clear: aging is not a disease to be fought, but a stage of life to appreciate and possibly even enjoy....

May is the American Stroke Association’s (ASA) American Stroke Month. Often unrecognized and untreated, strokes can have devastating consequences: Each year, nearly 800,000 stroke patients join the 9.4 million adults (20 years old or older) in the United States who have had a stroke and are living with its effects. Of those 800,000 patients, over...

In the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic, National Drug Take Back Day stands as a beacon of hope, fostering community engagement, and promoting responsible disposal of prescription drugs. This biannual event, held across the United States, serves as a vital initiative in combating the opioid epidemic and ensuring the safety of our communities. How...

On the Mission page of the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) website, President and CEO, Shawn Griffin, MD, declares “At URAC, we seek to inspire health organizations and communities to deliver a higher level of care.” The page goes on to say that URAC knows “equity and inclusion can be improved. It’s our intention to...

MetaStar has a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, or HRSA, to work with a coalition in Sauk County to reduce opioid overdoses. As part of MetaStar’s grant funding, the team worked with a local agency to create a position for a jail re-entry coordinator. This position was created because for people with...