Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

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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Walker seeks changes to Medicaid Purchase Plan program

Jan 24, 2017 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker plans to pursue changes to a Medicaid program serving adults with disabilities in the state budget.

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Democrats circulate resolution to support abortion access

Jan 24, 2017 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Democratic lawmakers asked their colleagues Monday to support a joint resolution ensuring abortion is affordable and accessible in the state.

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Redox closes $9 million in financing

Jan 24, 2017 | Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Redox has closed a $9 million round of financing, the company announced Tuesday morning.

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Providers call for action on mental healthcare workforce shortages

Jan 23, 2017 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Providers and others suggested lawmakers address workforce shortages and make regulatory changes at an Assembly Committee on Mental Health public hearing last week.

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On the Record with Dr. Tim Murray, CEO of Solstice Health

Jan 20, 2017 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Solstice Health bills itself as the first independent and insurance-free direct primary care provider in the state of Wisconsin. It operates two clinics in New Berlin and Oconomowoc, with a third set to open in Mequon. It serves between 600 and 700 patients.