Aspirus: CaRE Foundation has new name

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WAUSAU, Wis. – The Cardiovascular Research & Education (CaRE) Foundation dissolved as an independent corporation and officially became an Aspirus affiliate in December 2011, and now it has a new name.

In conjunction with its formal affiliation with the Aspirus Heart & Vascular Institute, what was previously known as the CaRE Foundation is now named Aspirus Heart & Vascular Institute – Research and Education.

“Now that we are officially a part of Aspirus, it just made sense to update our name to reflect our partnership,” said Tim Logemann, M.D., Medical Director of Aspirus Heart & Vascular Institute – Research and Education. “Aspirus has always been the only organization we have worked with, but our new name and affiliation helps identify us as the research arm of the Aspirus Heart & Vascular Institute.”

Founded in 1996, the CaRE Foundation worked exclusively with Aspirus as the research arm of the Aspirus Heart & Vascular Institute, but functioned as a private organization. The Foundation participates in 20-23 different heart-related clinical trials annually.

Aspirus Heart & Vascular Institute – Research and Education will continue the strong tradition of cardiovascular research and education through participation in trials related to testing and validating medication, advanced technologies and procedures. The new affiliation will allow for future growth and expansion of research and education within the Aspirus Heart & Vascular Institute.

“This full affiliation strengthens our ongoing long-term partnership with Aspirus and allows for enhanced collaboration and improved efficiencies,” said Karen Olson, research coordinator for Aspirus Heart & Vascular Institute – Research and Education. “I look forward to continuing to serve Aspirus and the community in bringing cutting-edge cardiovascular research to north central Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan.”