April 2014 - Page 2 of 8 - Wisconsin Health News

Rogers' Specialist Addresses Anxiety Disorders at National Alliance on Mental Health-Wisconsin

Apr 28, 2014 | Press Releases |

(Oconomowoc, Wis.) David M. Jacobi, Ph.D., a clinical supervisor at Rogers Memorial Hospital, will present a breakout session during the annual conference (May 2-3) of the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)-Wisconsin. Dr. Jacobi’s presentation, “Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders,” will be held on Friday afternoon, May 2, from 3 to 4:15 p.m., at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, Wis.

On the Record with Lon Sprecher, CEO, Dean Health Plan

Apr 25, 2014 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

In a recent interview, Dean Health Plan CEO Lon Sprecher talked about the health plan's growth, the federal health insurance exchange and working out with Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers. (WHN, 4/25)

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Dane County, for now, happy not to be part of Family Care

Apr 24, 2014 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

As the state pushes to add seven northeast counties to the Family Care program, Dane County's health leader says she's happy with her county's current long-term care system. (WHN, 4/24)

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UW Study: Dads bond with baby during “magic moment” of ultrasound

Apr 24, 2014 | Press Releases |

Madison, Wis. — Seeing their babies’ ultrasound images for the first time is a powerful moment for expectant fathers, and could hasten family bonding and provide an opportunity for promoting positive partnering and parenting, according to a new study.

Wisconsin hospitals make major strides in newborn screening

Apr 23, 2014 | Top Stories |

Ellen Gabler of the Journal Sentinel reports: "Wisconsin hospitals have vastly improved how quickly they send newborn screening samples to the state lab, where babies are tested for rare yet deadly disorders.Last month, 98% of newborn screening samples arrived at the state lab within three days of when blood was collected. That's compared to 89% of samples in March 2012." (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 4/23)

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Security Health Plan honored for promoting health literacy

Apr 23, 2014 | Press Releases |

MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has won the 2014 award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Literacy from Wisconsin Literacy, Inc.

New Defibrillator Prevents Sudden Cardiac Arrest without Touching Heart

Apr 23, 2014 | Press Releases |

MADISON, Wis. – Meriter–UnityPoint Health became the first hospital in Wisconsin to implant a subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD), a groundbreaking new device that protects against sudden cardiac arrest without touching the heart.

Governor moves forward with expansion of Family Care to northeast counties

Apr 22, 2014 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker announced Monday a plan to expand Family Care and IRIS to seven additional counties in northeast Wisconsin, including Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menomonie, Oconto and Shawano Counties. The program currently serves 57 of the state's 72 counties. (WHN, 4/22)

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Bay Area Medical Center decision on hold

Apr 22, 2014 | Top Stories |

Gitte Laasby of the Journal Sentinel reports: "Nearly three years after Wisconsin privatized its nonemergency medical transportation service, an audit of complaints likely is on the way." (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 4/22)

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Mental health law spurs worries; changes worked in Dane County

Apr 21, 2014 | Top Stories |

Steve Schultze and Meg Kissinger of the Journal Sentinel report: "Mental health reform legislation would permit a new state board to privatize any or all of the work now done by more than 600 county mental health staffers, the author of the legislation says." (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 4/21)

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