Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Drug program backers look forward after judge declines to block cuts

Jan 10, 2018 | Federal Government, Hospitals, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Supporters of a program that offers discounted drugs to participating providers are looking to legislation and appealing a decision by a court that declined to block funding cuts that hit the program at the start of the year.

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Panel: Increased funding, better cooperation key to improving dental access

Jan 10, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Increased funding and more cooperation among stakeholders would help improve access to dental care, according to some panelists at a Wisconsin Health News event Tuesday.

HSHS Sacred Heart parts ways with CEO

Jan 10, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Julie Manas is no longer CEO of Hospital Sisters Health System Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, according to a Tuesday night statement.

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Joint venture aims to build $23 million assisted living campus in Cedarburg

Jan 10, 2018 | Long Term Care, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A real estate firm based in California has entered into a joint-venture relationship with a Minnesota-based management company and a Madison-based developer to build a $23 million, 110-unit independent living, assisted living and memory care campus in Cedarburg. Hamilton House is set to open in 2019.

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SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Janesville to award 2018 community grants

Jan 10, 2018 | Press Releases |

Program seeks non-profit partners in improving population health of Rock County Janesville, WI (January 9, 2018) – SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Janesville is inviting area non-profits to join them in their efforts to improve...

Hospitals get high marks from CMS

Jan 9, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

More Wisconsin hospitals received the highest marks for quality under a recently revamped federal rating system.

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More Wisconsin counties sue opioid manufacturers

Jan 9, 2018 | Opioids, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

More than 80 percent of Wisconsin counties are suing opioid manufacturers for alleged aggressive and fraudulent marketing of painkillers.

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Study: Wisconsin gun deaths rate on the rise

Jan 9, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The rate of gun-related deaths in Wisconsin has increased since the start of the millennium, even though the rates fall below the national average, according to a recent study by Wisconsin researchers.

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Report: Wisconsin has highest infant mortality rate for black women in nation

Jan 9, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Wisconsin has the highest infant mortality rate for black women in the nation, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Local Clinic awarded state association Silver Standards of Excellence Seal

Jan 8, 2018 | Press Releases |

Local Clinic awarded State Association SILVER Standards of Excellence Seal Seal awarded for promoting best practice & maximizing access to quality health care to InHealth Community Wellness Clinic (Boscobel)....