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WHA Information Center (WHAIC) is increasing its analytical services. WHAIC has the capability to answer questions and support business decisions through data mining, and independent review of methods, analyses and presentation quickly and efficiently - providing users with a set of actionable data that has been tailored specifically for an organization's needs and for the area of interest.
WHAIC has ready access to the hospital and ambulatory surgery center discharge data sets and the State of Wisconsin RN Nursing Workforce database. In addition to analytics, please check out all Data Products available from the WHAIC.
In light of the federal government ending mandatory hospital COVID data reporting, the daily updates of the WHA COVID-19 Situational Awareness Dashboard will be suspended, effective April 30, 2024. WHA plans to maintain the dashboard in its current state as of April 30, 2024, allowing stakeholders to access historical data and trends, but it will not be updated going forward.
For access to dashboards containing ongoing COVID-19 data elements, please visit the DHS website.
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March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
For more than 20 years, March has been recognized as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), multiple sclerosis is, “an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system disrupting communication between the brain and other parts of the body.” The NIH also states that many believe MS is an autoimmune disease—meaning that the body launches a defense attack against its own cells.
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February is American Heart Month
February is known as American Heart Month, bringing awareness to cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
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Winter Sports Injuries
Winter in Wisconsin allows many opportunities to get outdoors and be active. While enjoying the wonders that this time of year has to offer, it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers that come with winter activities.
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States.