MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the state is seeking volunteers to support Wisconsin's healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Active and retired healthcare professionals and those who wish to help in non-clinical support positions are encouraged to sign up to volunteer through the Wisconsin Emergency Assistance Volunteer Registry … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces COVID-19 Volunteer Program
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Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Close 40 State Parks, Forests, and Recreational Areas
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources to close several state parks to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites. Due to unprecedented crowds, litter, vandalism and out of an abundance of caution to protect public health and safety and help flatten the curve, the following Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Recreational … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Close 40 State Parks, Forests, and Recreational Areas
Governor Evers Announces Resilient Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm announced the new Resilient Wisconsin initiative today to provide tools and resources to Wisconsinites dealing with stress and mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are announcing Resilient Wisconsin today, in the middle of this pandemic, because building … [Read more...] about Governor Evers Announces Resilient Wisconsin
Wisconsin Encourages Patients and Providers to Use Telehealth Options for Health Care Visits During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
While keeping people distanced from each other during the current public health emergency is critical to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the people of Wisconsin still require health care – related to COVID-19 or not. Using computers, tablets, cell phones, and other technology to conduct health care visits at a distance, known as telehealth, can help people get care in a way … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Encourages Patients and Providers to Use Telehealth Options for Health Care Visits During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Northside Elementary African Ensemble Performs at State of Education Address at the Capitol
The Northside Elementary African Ensemble performed two pieces at the annual State of Education address held at the Capitol on September 19th, 2020. The group opened the event playing "Sunyani", and concluded the program with "Drum with a Passion." The Ensemble is under the direction of Sarah Hass-Bodell, Music Teacher at Northside Elementary. The State of Education … [Read more...] about Northside Elementary African Ensemble Performs at State of Education Address at the Capitol