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UW Health's University Row Clinic To Open In 2026

A four-story UW Health clinic nearly three times the size of UW's Digestive Health Center on Madison's West Side is expected to open next to that facility in early 2026, according to plans going before city officials for approval beginning this month.

The University Row Clinic, which UW Health announced a year ago, will include specialty care, primary care, urgent care and other services, including a lab and a pharmacy, documents filed with the city say. The 180,000-square-foot clinic will be located just south of the Digestive Health Center, which opened in 2013 at 750 University Row, near University Avenue and Whitney Way.

After soaring during the COVID-19 pandemic, about 1.5 million Americans have been dropped from Medicaid in April and May.

Meanwhile, UW Health's $438 million, seven-story, 469,000-square-foot Eastpark Medical Center continues to be built on Madison's Far East Side in the American Center Business Park east of Interstate 39-90-94 and north of Highway 151. That clinic, near UW Health's 56-bed East Madison Hospital, which opened in 2015, also will feature specialty care, including proton therapy for some types of cancer. It is expected to open in fall 2024.

The projects are aimed at better serving local and regional patients, said Dr. Peter Newcomer, UW Health's chief operating officer.

"By locating advanced specialty care, imaging, therapies and lab services in a shared space, we can deliver highly coordinated, personalized and accessible care," Newcomer said in a statement. "We will have the ability to consolidate programs and optimize facilities to the highest and best use, minimize operational cost and remove aged facilities from our system, creating clinical space that is efficient and effective across the board."

The University Row Clinic will replace the UW Health West Towne Clinic on Mineral Point Road, which will be closed and sold upon the new clinic's opening, UW Health spokesperson Sara Benzel said. She said a cost estimate for the University Row Clinic was not available.

Along with the clinic, which will face the University Row side street off of University Avenue, the project includes an 830-stall, 3½-story parking structure that will be partly underground. Half of the structure will have a green roof and the other half will have solar panels, according to an informational presentation before the Urban Design Commission in March.

The project is scheduled to go before the same commission for approval Wednesday, followed by the Plan Commission July 10 and the City Council July 25. Pending approval, site preparation is expected to begin this fall, with construction starting next spring, Benzel said.

Ald. Kristen Slack, 19th District, who represents the area, said she hasn't heard of any opposition to the project. She said the design team has incorporated many environmentally friendly elements. "It feels like they really tried to attend to sustainable building choices," she said.

Paul Lenhart, CEO of Krupp General Contractors, is heading up the project. The developer eventually also plans a four-story, 100-unit housing complex on the property, according to the plans.

8 tips for healthy grilling 8 tips for healthy grilling

As soon as it is warm enough for shorts and sandals, many of us start firing up the grill. Sure, it makes a hot day even hotter, but that's part of the fun of this time-honored summer tradition.

Maybe you can't get enough carne asada, you boast of your barbecue skills, or you're committed to an annual Fourth of July cookout. Whatever your menu, a summertime grill session is a glorious way to celebrate the season.

But it's not all sunshine and fun when it comes to barbecued goodies: Grilling can pose real health risks. Epidemiologic studies have linked cooking meats at high temperatures with an increased risk of pancreatic, prostate, stomach, and colorectal cancers. The culprits associated with this risk include heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

HCAs form when animal proteins are cooked with high heat, typically above 428 degrees F; they can also occur when roasting meat for a long time or pan-frying at elevated temperatures.

PAHs are created when fat and juices from meats drip onto charcoal or open flames, causing smoke and flares. They can also appear when smoking, frying, or deep-frying.

Various factors, including cooking temperatures, cooking method, type of protein, and duration of cooking time, create different types of HCAs. But this doesn't mean you need to ditch the grill or that the occasional burger will put you into an early grave. Experience Life has assembled these grilling tips to help reduce the risks of carcinogens in your food at your next cookout.

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The smoky flavors that charcoal infuses into grilled meats are undeniably delicious, but cooking with gas is the healthier option. The simple reason? Charcoal burns hotter, and cooking with high heat is where the danger lies. Gas grills are also easier to control, so you can fret less about over- or undercooking your meat.

2) Keep it clean

Proper care of your grill extends its life and ensures you'll be happily grilling away for years to come. But there are also health benefits to keeping your grill and tools clean.

Charred pieces of food build up on grill grates, drip pans, and burners. Cleaning every part as thoroughly as you can helps remove food debris and prevent smoke, ash, and flare-ups — all of which can cause carcinogens to wind up on your food.

Another benefit of a clean grill? A lower risk of foodborne illnesses. No one wants steak with a side of salmonella.

3) Grill more plants

Satisfy your cravings for chargrilled eats by tossing a handful of mushrooms, peppers, and zucchini onto the grill. HCAs and PAHs don't form when grilling vegetables.

You can swap out a T-bone for a cauliflower steak. Or thread segments of corn on the cob, eggplant, and onions (or anything you like) onto a skewer with chunks of tenderloin or chicken for a clever way to grill more vegetables without forgoing your favorite cuts of meat.

You can also mix things up by grilling fruits (try these grilled peaches topped with almond cream to start). The sugars in fruit caramelize beautifully on the grill, providing a rich counterpoint that elevates the flavors on your plate — especially when paired with spice. Grilled fruits make for gourmet ingredients in summery cocktails and mocktails too.

Eating more plants in general is ideal for supporting a healthy diet.

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We'd all do better to limit our intake of processed meats. While staples like hot dogs and sausages often lead the lineup at backyard barbecues, some researchers have linked processed meats with an increased risk of cancer.

The solution? Stick with fresh cuts of red meat, like steaks and ribs, or opt for poultry or seafood. Grilling poultry and fish at high temperatures can create some carcinogens, but the harmful toxins don't form to the same degree as in red meat. Heart-healthy salmon, trout, mackerel, and other fatty fish are excellent choices for the grill.

5) Trim the fat

Slicing excess fat from meat means there's less fat to drip down onto coals or open flames, resulting in less smoke and flares — and, in turn, fewer carcinogens.

Choosing lean proteins is another simple, smart trick for avoiding carcinogen formation.

6) Marinate the meat

Allowing proteins to marinate infuses them with flavor; acids and enzymes in ingredients like yogurt, citrus, and ginger tenderize the meat. More important, some marinades can help significantly reduce the formation of HCAs when grilling.

Experimenting with marinades packed with herbs and spices is a marvelous way to flex your culinary creativity while reaping the benefits of the antioxidants and polyphenols found in fragrant ingredients like rosemary, sage, clove, and cinnamon.

Canva 7) Try a new tool

Instead of laying proteins directly on the grill grate, cook them in a cast-iron skillet on your grill top. Using cast-iron cookware boasts a trove of benefits: A properly seasoned cast-iron skillet is essentially nonstick and free from dubious chemicals and coatings, and it's a great vessel for cooking smaller cuts of meat, delicate fish, and chopped veggies.

On the grill, the skillet forms a barrier between your food and the rising smoke, potentially lowering the carcinogenic risk.

Stainless steel flattop grills are another option. Because they're flame-free, you needn't worry about flares and fat dripping onto the coals. Flattop grills have the added benefit of heating food evenly and offering foolproof temperature control. Just mind the amount of oil you use — you won't need nearly as much with a flattop as you would with a grated grill.

8) Avoid charring

Charring causes HCAs to form on animal proteins, whether you're barbecuing, grilling, or flame broiling. So, think twice before grilling that rib-eye until it's blackened or well-done. A general rule of thumb: Cook low and slow.

This story was produced by Experience Life and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.

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East-side Franchise Now Open On The West Side, Too

Seven months after opening Wichita's first Prime IV Hydration & Wellness in Cambridge Market at 21st and Webb Road, Lacey and Cody Beard have opened their second one, this time on the west side in Hampton Lakes.

That's just north of 37th North and Maize Road.

"We spent a lot of time looking on North Ridge and North Maize Road," Cody Beard said.

He said they like their address at 4041 N. Maize Road for its visibility, parking and for how easy it is to get in and out.

Prime IV is a medical spa that focuses on IV therapy, which gives clients vitamins and minerals intravenously.

The two businesses employ nine nurses and a pharmacy tech.

The nurses discuss health goals with customers, who can choose from a menu of therapies that focus on such things as hydration, illness prevention and weight loss.

There are a couple levels of monthly memberships, which range from $159 to $299 for various treatments.

Treatments also include massage chairs and oxygen therapy on the side for what Beard called a spalike experience.

The Beards also are Avon franchisees.

As people who try to live healthy lifestyles themselves, they say Prime IV is a good fit for them as well.

Beard said there are 140 members at the east-side Prime IV.

"That's really been the support that's allowed us to open up this location," he said of the west side. "It's going really well."

Beard said he was raised on the west side, so he's excited to open a Prime IV there.

"There's nothing to sell. . . . People come in and have the experience and see the way it helps them."

Cleveland Police: Woman Runs Over Father Of Her Children Early Sunday Morning, Killing Him

The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating after a 34-year-old woman allegedly ran over the father of her children and crashed a car into a home on the city's East Side.

According to authorities, it happened early Sunday, around 3:20 a.M., in the 3900 block of East 155th Street.

Officers responded to the location for a man hit by a car and pinned underneath it. Cleveland firefighters lifted the car off the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the man as 35-year-old Jamale Thompson of Cleveland.

Police didn't provide any details on how the crash occurred.

The woman's name hasn't been released as she has not been charged.

The matter has been referred to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office to determine the next steps and possible charges.

No further information was released.

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