Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Report: Wisconsin’s health system ranks 21st in nation

Jun 16, 2022 | Top Stories |

Wisconsin’s health system ranked 21st overall in the nation in the strength of its health system, according to a recent report from the Commonwealth Fund.

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Wisconsin likely to see monkeypox cases, says MCW CEO

Jun 16, 2022 | Top Stories |

Wisconsin is likely to see monkeypox cases, if there aren't already undetected cases in the state, Medical College of Wisconsin CEO Dr. John Raymond said this week.

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Medical Examining Board backs expanding professional assistance program to include mental health

Jun 16, 2022 | Top Stories |

The Medical Examining Board on Wednesday unanimously voted to support expanding a confidential program for those holding credentials issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services to include mental health issues in addition to substance use disorders.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations, case counts fall

Jun 16, 2022 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

COVID-19 hospitalizations and average daily case counts are declining in Wisconsin.

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MCW CEO: COVID-19 trends ‘holding steady’

Jun 15, 2022 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

There’s been a decoupling between COVID-19 cases and severe outcomes, Medical College of Wisconsin CEO Dr. John Raymond said Tuesday.

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Fentanyl fueling record opioid deaths

Jun 15, 2022 | Opioids, Top Stories |

Fueled by a continued surge in fentanyl use, opioid-related deaths set another record in Wisconsin last year, Paul Krupski, director of opioid initiatives for the Department of Health Services said Tuesday, previewing data the department plans to release this fall.

BadgerCare Plus enrollment surpasses 1.1 million

Jun 15, 2022 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

BadgerCare Plus enrollment surpassed 1.1 million last month.

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Meta House eyes expansion

Jun 13, 2022 | Mental Health, Top Stories |

Meta House, a substance use disorder and mental health treatment provider in Milwaukee serving women, is planning to expand, with hopes of doubling the number of patients they currently serve in their residential treatment program.

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Delta Dental commits $1 million to Children’s Wisconsin for dental expansion

Jun 13, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Delta Dental Foundation of Wisconsin is committing $1 million to Children’s Wisconsin to help it expand its dental program, including for kids with special needs.

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Kaul calls on FDA to regulate non-tobacco nicotine products

Jun 13, 2022 | Top Stories |

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reject marketing authorization for all non-tobacco nicotine products.

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