Author: Sean Kirkby

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...

Ascension breaks ground on Mount Pleasant facility

Feb 11, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Ascension Wisconsin broke ground on its $42 million medical center in Mount Pleasant Friday.

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More money needed to fight tobacco, says Milwaukee health commissioner

Feb 11, 2019 | Top Stories |

Milwaukee’s chief health officer called for additional funding for tobacco control and prevention efforts Friday.

Nordic goes international

Feb 11, 2019 | Health Tech, Top Stories |

Nordic, a Madison-based health technology consulting firm, has expanded into the international consulting market with its recent acquisition of a Canadian company, according to a recent statement.

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ImageMoverMD raises $4 million

Feb 11, 2019 | Health Tech, Top Stories |

ImageMoverMD raised $4 million during its most recent fundraising round, according to a Friday statement.

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Disability Rights Wisconsin’s new executive director details priorities

Feb 8, 2019 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories |

There's more work to be done to ensure that children with disabilities are getting the services they need, according to Lea Kitz, the new executive director for Disability Rights Wisconsin.

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Osceola Medical Center names new CEO

Feb 8, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Osceola Medical Center has named Matthew Forge its new CEO, according to a Thursday statement. Forge was the chief administrative officer for Essentia Health in Idaho, where he ran two […]

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