Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division addresses LAB audit

Jan 30, 2017 | Mental Health, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A Milwaukee County official said that an audit about the county's mental healthcare system was a "snapshot in time" and missed some of the advances the county has made.

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Brahm to head Tomah VA

Jan 30, 2017 | Federal Government, Hospitals, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Department of Veterans Affairs has named Victoria Brahm director of the Tomah VA Medical Center, according to a Friday statement.

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With healthcare facing uncertain future, DHS secretary tells lawmakers to ‘have some faith’

Jan 27, 2017 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Department of Health Services Secretary Linda Seemeyer told lawmakers Thursday to "have some faith" when it comes to the potential impact of Republican-led healthcare reform proposals on coverage and funding in the state.

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On the Record with Chad Zadrazil, director of the Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

Jan 27, 2017 | Health Tech, On The Record, Opioids, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A new version of the state's prescription drug monitoring program launched earlier this month.

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Lawmakers revisit CBD oil proposal

Jan 26, 2017 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Lawmakers have re-introduced a modified bill that would allow access to a non-psychoactive compound containing marijuana without a prescription to treat seizures and other conditions.

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MATC to expand nursing program with new grant

Jan 26, 2017 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Milwaukee Area Technical College plans to expand its registered nursing program with help from a $2.3 million grant from the United Health Foundation, the two announced Thursday morning.

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Marshfield Clinic Health System to build Minocqua hospital

Jan 26, 2017 | Hospitals, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Marshfield Clinic Health System plans to build a hospital in Minocqua connected to its current clinic and ambulatory surgery center, the health system announced Wednesday.

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Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County affiliates with UnityPoint Health-Meriter

Jan 25, 2017 | Hospitals, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington has affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Meriter in Madison, according to a Monday statement.

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Baldwin to oppose Price’s confirmation

Jan 25, 2017 | Federal Government, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., said Tuesday she'll oppose Georgia Republican Rep. Tom Price's confirmation as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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