Community Economic Development
Division of Extension
Broadband, telehealth, and data systems are helping rural healthcare providers collaborate in new ways. This case study highlights a network model that expands access to care while preserving community-based healthcare services.
Even when broadband is available at home, many residents still lack a private place to access virtual healthcare. Learn how libraries are adapting trusted community spaces to support telehealth access and improve connections to care.
How can communities support mental health when distance, stigma, and time make care difficult to access? This case study explores how Wisconsin’s Farmer Wellness Program combines trusted relationships, telehealth, and peer support to strengthen rural well-being.
Bringing care home can improve outcomes and reduce barriers to access. Learn how UW Health and Meriter Hospital used remote monitoring, flexible connectivity, and community partnerships to dramatically increase postpartum follow-up care while reducing hospital readmissions.
Healthier Communities, Stronger Economies | Reliable broadband can help communities expand healthcare access, improve quality of care, and support population health. Explore examples of how connectivity is enabling new approaches to rural health and community well-being.
Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the preliminary Wisconsin BEAD Awardees Map, upcoming webinar on BEAD 2025 changes, updates from the Wisconsin Broadband Office and NTIA, and other resources.
Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the preliminary Wisconsin BEAD Awardees Map, upcoming webinar on BEAD 2025 changes, updates from the Wisconsin Broadband Office and NTIA, and other resources.
Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the preliminary Wisconsin BEAD Awardees Map, upcoming webinar on BEAD 2025 changes, updates from the Wisconsin Broadband Office and NTIA, and other resources.
Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the preliminary Wisconsin BEAD Awardees Map, upcoming webinar on BEAD 2025 changes, updates from the Wisconsin Broadband Office and NTIA, and other resources.
Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the preliminary Wisconsin BEAD Awardees Map, upcoming webinar on BEAD 2025 changes, updates from the Wisconsin Broadband Office and NTIA, and other resources.
Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the preliminary Wisconsin BEAD Awardees Map, upcoming webinar on BEAD 2025 changes, updates from the Wisconsin Broadband Office and NTIA, and other resources.
Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the newly approved BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2, Letter of Intent Period webinar and deadlines, funding opportunity webinar, RDOF defaults, engagement and endorsement, and other resources.
