Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

UW System reviewing mental health services

Jul 15, 2019 | Top Stories |

The University of Wisconsin System said last week that it’s assessing student mental health needs and services.

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Panel debates impact of e-cigarette flavors

Jul 12, 2019 | On The Record, Top Stories |

A Wisconsin Health News panel this week took a look at the role flavoring has played in the rise of vaping among teenagers. Panelists included:

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Wisconsin hospitals rank among top 70 in country

Jul 12, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Three Wisconsin hospitals made the grade in a recently released ranking of the top 70 facilities in the country.

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Democratic candidates talk healthcare at Milwaukee town hall

Jul 12, 2019 | Top Stories |

Four Democratic presidential candidates laid out some of their healthcare priorities Thursday in Milwaukee.

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Bill would require state to develop diabetes plan

Jul 11, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services would have to develop a plan to tackle diabetes in Wisconsin under bipartisan legislation that got a public hearing Wednesday.

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Anesthesiologists want changes to CRNA, dentist collaboration rule

Jul 11, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories |

Anesthesiologists asked for changes to a proposed state rule allowing advanced practice nurse prescribers to enter into collaborative agreements with dentists at a Wednesday public hearing.

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Sterile drug manufacturing plant planned in Pleasant Prairie

Jul 11, 2019 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

Illinois-based Nexus Pharmaceuticals will build a sterile drug manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, according to a Wednesday statement.

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Divine Savior Healthcare plans to affiliate with Aspirus

Jul 11, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Divine Savior Healthcare, a Portage-based healthcare organization with a hospital, clinics and other facilities, has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with Wausau-based Aspirus, according to a Wednesday statement.

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Evers signs step therapy, dialysis bills

Jul 10, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories |

Gov. Tony Evers signed into law two bipartisan healthcare bills Tuesday, including one that allows patients to bypass policies that require them to try cheaper medications before more expensive ones.

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Public health advocates, e-cigarette company back Tobacco 21

Jul 10, 2019 | Top Stories |

Public health advocates and a leading e-cigarette company back increasing the age to buy tobacco and vaping products to 21, although a Republican senator said at a Wisconsin Health News panel Tuesday that he’s unsure whether that could pass the Legislature.

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