NIU Today - Visual Disabilities students head north to visit Wisconsin School for the Blind Eleven students in NIU’s program in Visual Disabilities gained close-up exposure this fall to a career option they might never had considered. Molly Pasley, assistant professor in the Department of Special and Early Education, drove the group to the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WSBVI) in Janesville. A state-operated school, WSBVI offers...

NIU Visual Disabilities students visited the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to observe Braille, mobility, and life skills classes. Source: #NIUToday

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Remote Alzheimer's testing: At-home blood tests can accurately detect key biomarkers A new international study has demonstrated that Alzheimer's disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to laboratories without refrigeration or prior processing.

Remote finger‑prick blood tests can accurately detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers from home, helping expand research and access to testing. Source: #MedicalXpress

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Type 2 diabetes raises the risk of Parkinson’s, dementia, and death, but after PD diagnosis, the risk flattens except in people under 70. Source: #Parkinsonism

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Wisconsin Medicaid expected to spend $213M over state budget Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson said the agency is projecting the shortfall in state funding based on recent enrollment and spending data.

Wisconsin #Medicaid is projected to exceed its current budget by about $213M, driven by higher enrollment, long‑term care use, and rising drug/mental health costs. Source: #WPR

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Community health fair connects residents to services A group that advocates for people with disabilities hosted its annual health and wellness fair in Bismarck.

A community health fair in Bismarck saw participation double, connecting residents with health screenings, benefits support, and counseling resources. Source: #KFYRTV

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Targeting the immune system could prevent future heart attacks, clinical trial suggests Cambridge researchers have discovered that an existing therapy which boosts protective immune cells in people who recently had heart attacks reduces blood vessel inflammation and may reduce the likelihood of future heart attacks.

A small trial suggests immune therapy may reduce vessel inflammation and prevent repeat heart attacks; none of the treated patients had another attack over two years. Source: #MedicalXpress

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Department of Health releases updated flu numbers in Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)--The Minnesota Department of Health released the latest flu numbers on Thursday. Officials say there have been so far 2,946 hospitalizations reported for the season around the state,

#Minnesota health officials report 2,946 #flu hospitalizations this season, with spikes after Christmas. 176 school and 57 long-term care outbreaks have also been confirmed. Source: #VoiceOfAlexandria

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Minnesota breaks with CDC, will follow medical experts on childhood vaccine guidance The departure from federal guidelines will “help save lives and prevent infectious diseases”, according to state health officials.

#Minnesota is rejecting the CDC’s scaled-back childhood vaccine guidance and will follow medical experts instead. Health officials say the change protects against disease and reduces confusion. Source: #BringMeTheNews

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Student-Run Cafes And Shops Give Teenagers Real-World Job Skills Stores are popping up in schools to teach students with disabilities skills for daily living, work and social situations and to give general education students a leg up in college and the workforce.

Student‑run cafes and shops in schools are teaching teens, including students with disabilities, real‑world work, daily living, and social skills as they prepare for college and careers. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Wisconsin disability services organization to lay off 56 employees RACINE, Wis. (WFRV) – A disability service and support organization in Wisconsin has announced plans to reduce its workforce as part of a restructuring effort aimed at long-term financial sta…

Lakeside Curative Services says it will permanently eliminate 56 positions by March 2026. Other community services will continue. Source: #WeAreGreenBay

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Lawmaker's View: Minnesota's trust exploited, session rife with challenges From the column: "In the 2026 legislative session, I will continue advocating for true independent oversight to address more than $2 billion in documented fraud."

Rep. Zeleznikar says Minnesota's 2026 session expanded government too quickly and lacked accountability. Cites underfunded audits, unmet care needs, and trust fund concerns. Source: #DuluthNewsTribune

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Minnesota’s 511 system offers real‑time traffic, road, weather, and construction updates via phone (dial 511), website, or app. Source: #StarNews

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Barriers to Employment: An Overview | Minnesota Council On Disability My name is Sumukha Terakanambi, and I am a Policy Consultant with the Minnesota Council on Disability. For the last few years, my goal has been to gain full-time employment as a disability and…

Many Minnesotans with disabilities still face barriers to work, from limited transportation and denied accommodations to benefits that discourage employment. Structural change is needed. Source: #MinnesotaCouncilOnDisability

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Impact Of Medicaid Expansion On HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Coverage, 2012–23 | Health Affairs Journal Although its availability has grown during the past decade, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) remains underused in the US. We evaluated the impact of Medicaid expansion on state-level PrEP prescribing outcomes, using HIV surveillance data from all fifty states and Washington, D.C., from the period 201...

#Medicaid expansion didn't raise overall #PrEP coverage, but it did boost access where #HIV risk is higher. Biggest gains: white men ages 25–34. Racial gaps persist. Source: #HealthAffairs

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When Dehumanization Becomes Policy When the most powerful person in the world uses dehumanizing language, it is never just rhetoric. It is instruction. In late November, Donald Trump

A CounterPunch piece says when leaders use dehumanizing language and protections are hollowed out, “dignity becomes conditional” and exclusion can become structural. Source: #CounterPunch

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Scientists discover why mental disorders so often overlap A massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By analyzing genetic data from more than six million people, researchers uncovered deep genetic connections across 14 psychiatric conditions, showing that many disorders share common biological roots. Instead of existing in isolation, these conditions fall into five overlapping families, helping explain why depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders so frequently occur together.

A global study of 6 million people shows many psychiatric disorders share deep biological roots, grouping into five overlapping clusters. Source: #ScienceDaily

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Kroger lowers cost of produce and memberships for SNAP, WIC, Medicaid shoppers Kroger expands its food service program by offering discounted memberships and 20% off to customers with proof of government assistance.

Kroger’s new Verified Savings Program offers #SNAP, #WIC and #Medicaid recipients 20% off fruits & vegetables and half‑off membership benefits through Jan. 31, 2026. Source: #HoustonChronicle

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Wisconsin awarded $200M for rural health care, part of Trump megabill Wisconsin plans to use the first-year award of $200 million to kickstart its plans to bolster its rural health workforce and invest in new tech.

#Wisconsin will receive $203.7 M from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program in 2026 to expand care access, workforce support, digital infrastructure, and coordinated services in rural counties. Source: #MilwaukeeJournalSentinel

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Disability as a result of health and social disorders - role of prejudice and discrimination - PubMed Persons with disabilities require significant support in developing their independence. In order to increase their participation in social life and prevent discrimination by able-bodied members of the society, comprehensive rehabilitation of disabled persons and public education should be conducted …

A scientific review finds that prejudice and discrimination have real health and social consequences for people with disabilities and calls for comprehensive rehabilitation and public education. Source: #PubMed

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Even one drink a day may raise mouth cancer risk New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just one standard drink a day is linked to a roughly 50% higher risk of mouth cancer, with the greatest danger tied to locally brewed alcohol. When alcohol use overlaps with chewing tobacco, the effect becomes especially severe, potentially explaining nearly two-thirds of all cases nationwide.

A new study links even one daily drink to a 50% higher risk of mouth cancer. The risk is worse when combined with chewing tobacco. Source: #ScienceDaily

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Liver Cancer Risk Drops Post-HCV Treatment in HIV Cases People coinfected with HIV and hepatitis C virus remain at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma within 6 years of starting direct-acting antivirals, though the probability declines over time.

Liver cancer risk declines over time in people with HIV after hepatitis C cure with direct‑acting antivirals, though some risk persists, especially with advanced liver scarring. Source: #Medscape

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Wisconsinites share their thoughts on recent grocery prices Wisconsinites share their thoughts on recent grocery prices and how it's effecting their daily shopping habbits.

Wisconsinites share how rising grocery costs are affecting their shopping habits, from switching brands to cutting back on fresh items, even as inflation trends lower. Source: #MilwaukeeJournalSentinel

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New SNAP Food Restrictions in 2026: 18 States to Ban Soda, Candy, and Junk Food Starting in January 2026, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will undergo a significant policy shift in 18 states, where new rules will

As of January 1st, 18 states began restricting #SNAP benefits from buying soda, candy, energy drinks and similar low‑nutritional foods under #USDA waivers. Source: #DXTAdaptado

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WHO prequalifies 2 COVID-19 rapid tests The WHO prequalification confirms that the products meet WHO standards for quality, safety, and performance.

#WHO has officially prequalified two #COVID19 rapid tests for the first time, allowing broader use beyond emergency listings. These tests can expand global access to fast, reliable screening. Source: #CIDRAP

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Charlie’s Place, a coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, closing FARGO (KFGO) - Charlie's Place, a south Fargo coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, an...

Charlie’s Place, a #Fargo coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, is closing early this month due to financial challenges. Source: #KFGO

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Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue

A U.S. appeals court ruled that #Medicaid funding cuts to #PlannedParenthood in 22 states can take effect while lawsuits proceed. The case centers on a provision barring reimbursements to providers who offer abortion services. Source: #ABCNews

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Law enforcement data and Medicaid fraud: 2025 year in review • Minnesota Reformer I moved from Boston to St. Paul in August not knowing what to expect, having talked to the Reformer team a few times and heard tales of the Twin Cities’ “underratedness.” My only experience with the place was a conference in March when the ground was covered with snow and I mostly stayed in th...

Minnesota’s 2025 year in review looked at law enforcement use of data and growing #Medicaid fraud investigations. Agencies worked to identify improper claims while grappling with broader questions about oversight. Source: #MinnesotaReformer

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Opinion | Innovation without literacy is impossible "When it comes to the most foundational skill required for full participation in civic and economic life — the ability to read — Minnesota is no longer leading," Deb Mallin writes.

Despite the #Minnesota #READAct aiming to improve early literacy, statewide reading scores remain stagnant. Educators say implementation is underway, but results are slow. Source: #StarTribune

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