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Ssm Health: Time Outside Can Change Your Perspective

SSM Health: Time outside can boost immune system, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes

In the 608: Noodles on State St. celebrating 25 years

In the 608: Celebrate National Pet Day this weekend with Dane County Humane Society

In the 608: Sustain Dane launching new recycling program

In the 608: Inside look at CrossFit MadTown

In the 608: Taking you back in time with a look at Groovy Wood Studios

Josh Spreiter,

April 5, 2021 4:23 AM

As people walk into the Groovy Woods Studios, they are taken back in time.

In the 608: Support local restaurants this Easter weekend

Josh Spreiter,

April 2, 2021 4:28 AM

Local businesses are once again preparing for a busy weekend of sales amid the pandemic. That has many area restaurants finding ways of adapting to meet the needs of their customers.

In the 608: Old fashioned voted "quarantini" of choice by Wisconsinites

Josh Spreiter,

March 31, 2021 4:30 AM

A new survey shows the old fashioned cocktail has been voted Wisconsin's at-home “quarantini” of choice over the last year.

In the 608: Local doctor honored for his work during pandemic

Josh Spreiter,

March 30, 2021 5:26 AM

Dr. Kyle Martin is the Medical Director of Emergency Services at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. He started there back in 2005.

SSM Health nurse practitioner talks vitamins for kids

Chris Reece,

March 29, 2021 7:25 AM

It’s quite common for adults to supplement their diet with extra vitamins, but the habit sometimes has parents asking if they should be doing the same for their children.

In the 608: Local tortilla company getting statewide recognition

Josh Spreiter,

March 29, 2021 5:33 AM

A local company that started right here in the 608 is getting some big recognition.

In the 608: How a Waunakee gym is supporting a local food pantry

Josh Spreiter,

March 26, 2021 4:51 AM

A local fitness studio is wrapping up a fundraiser this week. Orange Shoe Personal Fitness of Waunakee is raising money for the Waunakee Food Pantry.

Middleton Common Council approves resolution on gun violence, implores governments to take action

In the 608: Middleton competing in "Strongest Town Contest"

Josh Spreiter,

March 25, 2021 4:44 AM

The competition is a way of celebrating communities across the country striving to build fiscal resilience and prosperity.

In the 608: How Vitruvian Farms is supporting local communities

Josh Spreiter,

March 24, 2021 4:08 AM

At Vitruvian Farms, most of the food is grown and consumed within a fifteen mile radius. According to the owners, most of the vegetables are harvested, washed, and delivered in one day. This means that the food tastes better and lasts longer because it is fresher.

In the 608: Monona woman helping to support dog-friendly businesses

Josh Spreiter,

March 23, 2021 5:33 AM

Allison Stoffel runs Copper Ridge Dog Training, named after dog, Copper, a golden retriever lab mix. Her hope is to try and make a positive difference in the age of COVID-19.

SSM Health: Sleep Apnea becoming more common in kids and teens

Chris Reece,

March 22, 2021 7:38 AM

It’s something that used to be mostly seen among adults, but has slowly been increasing among kids and teens. What exactly is it? A period of time during sleep where breathing becomes irregular, or pauses all together.

In the 608: How Mount Horeb community is showing support for Rena

Josh Spreiter,

March 22, 2021 4:38 AM

We first introduced you to Mount Horeb native Rena Williams a few weeks ago on News 3 Now This Morning. The 35-year-old has been dancing her way through cancer.

Time for Kids: Recipe for Health Discussion on healthy sleep habits

Site staff,

March 19, 2021 10:49 AM

SSM Health’s Wisconsin Region Chief Nursing Officer Veronica Scott-Fulton and pediatrician Dr. Dan Beardmore join Chris Reece for a discussion on healthy sleep habits as part of News 3 Now and SSM Health’s Time for Kids: Recipe for Health series.