Month: June 2013
Report: Act 10 drives down MPS retiree health care, pension costs
Jun 7, 2013 | Top Stories |
Milwaukee Public Schools will be spending about 45% less per-pupil on pension and retiree health care expenses by 2020, according to a report released Thursday that details how MPS has reduced its post-employment benefit obligations. (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 6/7)
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Assembly committee signs off on abortion bills and apology legislation
Jun 6, 2013 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |
The Assembly Health Committee passed two abortion bills Wednesday, as well as legislation that would make health care providers' statements of apology or condolence inadmissible in civil actions or administrative hearings. (WHN, 6/6)
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Providers speak out against ultrasound bill
Jun 6, 2013 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |
A bill requiring women to undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion encountered stiff opposition from health care providers, during an Assembly Health Committee public hearing Wednesday. (WHN, 6/6)
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Lawmakers adopt other changes to DHS budget
Jun 6, 2013 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |
Money to fight tuberculosis in Sheboygan, a study on Family Care expansion, and reduced funding for SeniorCare were among the other Department of Health Services budget provisions approved by the Joint Finance Committee Tuesday. (WHN, 6/5)
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UW grad bikes from Milwaukee to Madison in dad’s honor to raise funds for Parkinson’s
Jun 6, 2013 | Press Releases |
Contact: Hannah Wente Coordinator, APDA Information & Referral Center of Wisconsin 700 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715 Parkinson_assn@ssmhc.com (608)229-7628 MADISON, WI — In 1979 Mike Malchow biked from Shreveport,...
Read MoreMayo Clinic Health System patients can access personal health information online
Jun 6, 2013 | Press Releases |
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Whether it’s getting lab results, reviewing their history of prescribed medications, or checking on their next office visit, Mayo Clinic Health System patients now have access to their personal medical...
Read MoreWBCS to fund three breast cancer researchers
Jun 6, 2013 | Press Releases |
For more information, contact: Maureen Mack (mmack@mcw.edu) Director of Media Relations Cellular: 414-750-5266 Office: 414-955-4744 MCW and Blood Research Institute projects will study disease...
Read MoreU.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Aaron Schock (R-IL) introduce two bills to help americans stay healthy and fit
Jun 6, 2013 | Press Releases |
Contact: Peter Knudsen Phone: 202-225-5506 Peter.knudsen@mail.house.gov Representatives Lead Bipartisan Effort to Promote Health and Empower Local Communities WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock...
Read MoreCentral Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen For the Cure searches for honorary survivor for 2013 Annual Race for the Cure
Jun 6, 2013 | Press Releases |
For More Information, Contact: Tara Schessler (715) 573-4665 Each year, the Central Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure hosts the annual Race for the Cure in downtown Wausau. This year the race will be held on...
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