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It is important for adults to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations for several reasons: ·      Protection from previous vaccinations wears off. ·      As you get older, you’re at risk for different diseases. ·      Parts of your life, including your job, travel habits, health conditions, or lifestyle, may put you at risk for disease. Wisconsin Department of Health Services provides information and resources to stay up to date on vaccinations. https://lnkd.in/gvE8t5ha Not sure of your vaccination history? Access your records on the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR), https://lnkd.in/gTNtzJM6

🧩 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🧩 Today, we celebrate the incredible people who are truly the glue that holds everything together — the essential pieces of the puzzle that keep our organizations connected, efficient, and moving forward. You are more than just a support system — you are central to our success. To all the amazing admin professionals out there: thank you for everything you do. Today and every day, we appreciate you. 💙 #AdminProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #Teamwork #PuzzlePiece #OfficeHeroes #Gratitude

🧠💻 Human mistakes cause more data breaches than you might think! While most healthcare organizations focus on tech solutions to protect electronic personal health information (ePHI), research shows human mistakes are often the weak link. From carelessness to phishing scams, people—not just programs—can open the door to security risks. ✅ Want to learn more? Read the latest blog posted by the MetaStar program, Behavioral Health (BH) Connect: https://lnkd.in/gPJJ3j-n 📩 Are you a Wisconsin behavioral health provider serving Medicaid-enrolled individuals? BH Connect is here to help! Contact a project specialist today for support with risk mitigation or preventing potential breaches: https://lnkd.in/gYg7VURV

The high five – the universal form of celebration. Celebrate achievements – big or small – with coworkers, friends, and family today. It is part of MetaStar’s culture to include time for high fives during meetings and gatherings. It is a time to show gratitude, celebrate achievements, and recognize our colleagues’ hard work. #NationalHighFiveDay #celebrate #gratitude

Green grass growing, tulips peeking, and birds chirping – it’s finally spring! Get outside and take in the sights and sounds. #WalkingWednesday

Are your healthcare decisions known and understood by your family and friends? Today is National Healthcare Decision Day, a reminder to discuss your wishes. Don’t know where to start? This guide from the IHI's The Conversation Project can help. https://lnkd.in/ghFYBiU #NHDD #TalkAboutIt

MetaStar’s long-term care project specialists Jenna Heim and Penny Clary recently served as judges for the Wisconsin HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference in the categories of: Health Careers, Healthy Living, Public Health, and Biomedical Debate. HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a global student-led organization dedicated to offering a distinctive program focused on leadership development, motivation, and recognition for middle school, high school, postsecondary, and collegiate students enrolled in health and biomedical sciences.

Some days bring more stress than others. Building positive habits to manage it can make a big difference. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) suggests five simple steps to help you stress less: ·      Embrace it. ·      Get organized. ·      Sleep on it. ·      Expect change. ·      Make your morning. You can read more about each of these tips in this article: https://lnkd.in/eN89fCjq Take time this month to build healthier, more resilient routines.

💙💚National Donate Life Blue & Green Day raises awareness about how important it is to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor. Show your support by wearing blue and green, confirming your donor registration, and encouraging others to consider becoming donors so they can help save lives, too! Find information about #DonateLife, including living donations, at https://donatelife.net/ #BlueGreenDay #LetLifeSing #DonateLifeMonth

Excessive alcohol use puts Wisconsin residents and communities at risk for immediate and long-term risks. Find out how you can reduce the risks and improve your health. A recent conversation with Mia Croyle, a project specialist at MetaStar, gives some insight on ways to reduce alcohol use and change the culture around alcohol in the state. https://lnkd.in/gb2JaNhW