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VIDEO - Given the current pace of vaccination in Wisconsin, it will take some time for the vaccine to take hold in the state,” said Wisconsin Hospital Association President and CEO Eric Borgerding. “Regardless of the political debates taking place in Madison, masks and other mitigation behaviors are critical factors in our COVID-19 fight.”

The American Hospital Association is partnering with the American Medical Association and the American Nurses Association to urge the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when their opportunity arises. The effort includes a public service announcement emphasizing the safety and effectiveness of authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the effort to defeat the virus.

The 3 Ws - “Five Reasons to Wear a Mask Even After You’re Vaccinated"

Wisconsin must remain vigilant in practicing safe behaviors to ensure we continue to curtail the spread of the virus

Rural Health Providers Had Worried About Dry Ice, Ultra Cold Storage

Doctors Urge Vigilance As Vaccine Rollout Is Expected To Take Months. - By Shamane Mills, WPR

New Stop the COVID Spread! coalition message draws upon experiences of overwhelmed health care workforce

After another election, it’s clear that Wisconsin has some political differences. But fighting the spread of COVID-19 is something we can all agree on. See the new bipartisan message from Speaker Vos, Congressman Pocan and the #STOPtheCOVIDspread coalition, and be safe, Wisconsin!

This is Andrea, an ICU nurse at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison, talking about the hardest part of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Signed by thousands of us in Wisconsin healthcare and being published statewide. "Wisconsin, we love you. Many of us grew up here, others chose to live here. We all work to serve you. We will do anything we can to take care of you. You are our neighbors and our family."

A truly excellent interview with David Hartberg, Vernon Memorial Healthcare CEO and RWHC President. (David’s interview is from minute 2:26 to 15:60) David hits it out of the park as he explains what our rural hospitals are now facing and how they are responding. (Radio Broadcast)

(CBS News video) Our very own Tim Size sits down with CBS News, advocating for equal rural access to the vaccines. While two major drug companies await approval from the FDA on their coronavirus vaccines, behind the scenes, they're drawing up plans to store, ship and distribute the doses. "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson shares how vaccine companies face some icy challenges.

More people than ever are hospitalized with COVID-19. Health-care workers can’t go on like this.

(WORT Radio) A Public Affair - Today on the show, we take a close look at the pandemic’s impact on rural hospitals and healthcare with journalist Lyle Muller of IowaWatch and Tim Size, executive director of Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative.