Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

DOJ awards drug trafficking grants

Feb 18, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories |

More money will head to 48 counties to fight drug trafficking, the state's Department of Justice announced Thursday. The grants come from legislation targeting the state's opioid epidemic.

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Raymond talks physician shortages, health disparities

Feb 15, 2019 | Education, On The Record, Top Stories |

The Medical College of Wisconsin's two regional campuses in Wausau and Green Bay are showing promising results, CEO Dr. John Raymond said this week.

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Doctor groups concerned about recent DOJ letters

Feb 15, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories |

Two groups representing Wisconsin doctors warned Thursday that recent federal Department of Justice letters to providers about opioid prescribing could make it harder for some patients to get care.

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Broad coalition supports dental therapy

Feb 15, 2019 | Dental, Legislature, Top Stories |

A broad coalition of groups, including hospitals, insurers and public health officials, said Thursday they support bringing dental therapy to Wisconsin.

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CDC: Surge in e-cigarette use wipes out gains in reducing teen tobacco use

Feb 13, 2019 | Top Stories |

Federal health officials said this week that a surge in e-cigarette use has wiped out recent gains in reducing youth tobacco product use.

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MCW takes aim at social determinants of health

Feb 13, 2019 | Education, Top Stories |

The Medical College of Wisconsin is “resetting” its initiative to address the social determinants of health in Milwaukee, CEO Dr. John Raymond said Tuesday.

Disability Rights Wisconsin supports investment in dental access

Feb 13, 2019 | Press Releases |

Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), the designated Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities, is pleased to support Governor Evers’ Dental Access Initiative. Many Wisconsinites with disabilities experience...

Diverse Group of Companies to Showcase Greater Madison’s Health Innovation Leadership at HIMSS

Feb 11, 2019 | Press Releases |

Region’s status as the HealthTech Capitol on display at industry’s biggest educational program and exhibition MADISON, WI – A diverse, exciting group of Greater Madison healthtech companies will showcase their innovation at the...