New Cancer Center to open Feb. 7 at Luther Midelfort
Luther Midelfort – Mayo Health System will open the new Albert J. and Judith A. Dunlap Cancer Center to patients on Monday, Feb. 7. Read the full release.
Read MoreMonth: January 2011
Ryan takes on health care, other Obama 'investments' in rebuttal
Jan 26, 2011 | Top Stories |
Delivering the GOP response to President Barack Obama on Tuesday, Janesville Republican Paul Ryan said the nation was on a path toward fiscal calamity, and he pledged his party's commitment to curb government and cut spending. Ryan touted the GOP's vote in the House to repeal the new health care law, saying that law is "accelerating our country toward bankruptcy." (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 1/26)
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Coalition urges policymakers to sustain health care for working families
Jan 26, 2011 | Press Releases |
The Save BadgerCare Coalition is a statewide coalition of public health advocates urging Wisconsin’s policymakers to protect working families by sustaining BadgerCare Plus eligibility standards and benefits at current levels....
Read MoreSen. Erpenbach: Letter to Governor Walker on Sec. Smith
Jan 26, 2011 | Press Releases |
Read Sen. Erpenbach’s letter to Governor Walker on the recent confirmation of DHS Sec. Dennis Smith. 1.25.2010 – Erpenbach – Smith Letter
Read MoreEditorial: Insurance company profits vs. care for all
Jan 26, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Americans are divided over the question of how best to reform a dysfunctional health care system. But the new Republican majority in the House entertains no doubt about what must be done: The for-profit insurance industry must be restored to its “proper” place as the decider of who gets care — and how much they will have to pay, the Capital Times writes in recent editorial. (CAPITAL TIMES, 1/26)
Read MoreEdgerton OKs plans to expand Mercy clinic
Jan 26, 2011 | Hospitals, Top Stories |
A $2 million expansion of Mercy Edgerton Health Center is set to move forward after the city’s plan commission Monday approved a site plan to double the size of the clinic at 217 N. Main St, the Janesville Gazette reports. Mercy Health System has not announced a start date for the expansion, and the city on Tuesday had not approved a building permit for the project. (JANESVILLE GAZETTE, 1/26)
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For a Medicaid Cost-Cutter From Wisconsin, a More Complicated Job in New York
Jan 26, 2011 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |
Two years ago, Gov. James E. Doyle of Wisconsin knew that he instructed his Medicaid director, Jason A. Helgerson, to gather Wisconsin’s hospital executives, labor leaders and others with an interest in the outcome and figure out where the savings would come from. Mr. Helgerson, 39, now has the task of reining in New York’s troubled Medicaid program, the New York Times reports. (NEW YORK TIMES, 1/26)
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La Crosse-Eau Claire area makes national list for hospital care
Jan 26, 2011 | Hospitals, Top Stories |
The La Crosse-Eau Claire area was ranked No. 24 in the country for hospital care in a study released today, the La Crosse Tribune reports. The La Crosse-Eau Claire area was Wisconsin’s top region in the rankings. The La Crosse and Eau Claire areas were considered together in the study done by HealthGrades, an independent health care ratings organization. It is the first-ever list of America’s top 50 cities for hospital care. Milwaukee was ranked 25th and was the only other Wisconsin city to make the list. (LA CROSSE TRIBUNE, 1/26)
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American Cancer Society Announces Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Rock County
Jan 26, 2011 | Press Releases |
The American Cancer Society is announcing the launch of a new event; Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Rock County. The event will be held on October 15 in Janesville. Volunteers and participants are invited to get involved.
Read MoreRep. Pasch: The Arizona Tragedy and Mental Health
Jan 26, 2011 | Press Releases |
In the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Arizona earlier this month, which left fourteen injured –including U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords – and six people dead, Americans have been trying to find some sense or understanding of how such a terrible act could have taken place. As the evidence continues to get sorted out, we must sift through the speculation and blame and consider that there were likely many factors that influenced 22 year old Jared Loughner to shoot the Congresswoman and other community members; we may never know them all. But what we must not do is allow this devastating event to incite more hate and anger and contribute to the already overheated political culture. (PRESS RELEASE, 1/26)
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