Anti-trans policies targeting youth pave the way for future anti-LGBTQ+ bills, according to the ACLU. The anti-trans policies and debates lead to negative mental health
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Barriers to gender-affirming care harm trans Dane County residents
Though Dane County has positioned itself as more open and accepting of transgender residents than other parts of the state, barriers to gender-affirming care in
Planned Parenthood’s resumption of abortions in Wisconsin — and a look at where the law stands
In September 2023, Planned Parenthood in Madison and Milwaukee began providing abortions for the first time in 15 months. Within 24 hours of opening appointments,
How Wisconsin nonprofits are fighting for abortion rights
Through collaborations with neighboring states and reproductive justice advocacy in local communities, Wisconsin nonprofit groups are working to protect abortion care following the resumption of
Abortion services have resumed in Madison. Where does Wisconsin stand?
In September, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced that abortion services would resume at their health centers in Madison and Milwaukee. Until then, abortion had been
Addressing mental health challenges with diverse approaches for community solutions
In Dane County, a community of 563,951 people, one in four adults grapple with mental illness each year, according to data provided by mental health
More city and county funding means expansion of Madison’s CARES program
Behavioral health emergency assistance may soon be a 911 call away for more residents of Madison and Dane County. Earlier this month, the Dane County
Inside the red doors
Thirty-seven thousand Wisconsinites will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Gilda’s Club Madison works to ensure none of them face their diagnoses alone. Gilda’s Club
When advocacy connects women’s health and policy decision making, it will change the dynamic
Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health advocates for optimal health care for women, especially when it comes to their reproductive health, by helping them become effective
‘It makes me feel empowered’ Local wellness group focuses on Black men’s mental health
FITCHBURG – A local wellness group called “I Am Balanced Wellness” is creating a safe space for Black men in the community through weekly conversations
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