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Health care advocates said too often medical patients in Connecticut who are eligible for financial aid to help cover the cost of their care are not informed of the benefits available to them. All hospitals in the state have some kind of policy offering discounted, even free medical care, but disparities persist in who is informed of the benefits and the documentation required. Maanasa Kona, assistant research professor in the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University, said even eligible patients can end up saddled with medical debt, leading them to avoid needed medical care in the future. .
Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the country when it comes to a range of health measuring sticks, and local public health officials said more resources could help them address certain gaps. The rankings are from an annual report by the United Health Foundation, which had ranked Wisconsin 21st last year. Some of the state s strengths include a low prevalence of nonmedical drug use and encouraging results for physical activity. .
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Where to find COVID vaccine slots (4/7/2021)
All Wisconsinites 16 and older became eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on Monday. While supplies are limited, there are numerous local vaccination sites where Wisconsin residents have a shot at snagging an appointment.
At one of those sites, the Buffalo County Public Health Department’s drive-through clinic in Alma, demand was high, Interim Health Officer Dave Rynders reported. “We’ve filled every slot so far,” he said. By calling or signing up online, citizens can join a waiting list (see details below). From there, it’s first come, first served, he said.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced the new eligibility rules last week, encouraging Wisconsinites to seek out vaccination appointments while acknowledging “it won’t all happen at once.” Evers said, “Remember, supply is still limited, so please be patient and be kind to our vaccine providers. Believe me, they want to get you signed up and