Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Palm departing for Biden administration, Timberlake to take over at DHS

Jan 18, 2021 | Coronavirus, Top Stories |

Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm is leaving Wisconsin for Washington D.C., where she will serve as deputy secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Tony Evers’ office announced Monday. He named Karen Timberlake, who led DHS under Gov. Jim Doyle, interim secretary.

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Aspirus Clinic – Marshfield to open December 1

Nov 24, 2020 | Press Releases |

MARSHFIELD, WI – Aspirus announces that they are opening a new primary care clinic on December 1. Aspirus Clinic – Marshfield (146 N. Central Ave.) will provide care for patients of all ages. Located in Founder’s Square in...

DHS reports record 104 COVID-19 deaths

Nov 24, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services reported a record 104 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, as officials continued to plead with residents to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings to prevent the spread from worsening.

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Advocate Aurora Health awards $450,000 in grants to increase access to food and housing in Milwaukee

Nov 24, 2020 | Press Releases |

The Better Together Fund’s final recipients seek to expand food and housing security during COVID-19 pandemic Milwaukee, Wis. – Advocate Aurora Health is awarding grants to two local organizations from its Better Together...

WILL sues to halt Dane County’s COVID-19 order

Nov 24, 2020 | Top Stories |

The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty is suing to stop Public Health Dane and Madison’s emergency order banning indoor gatherings, arguing the department overstepped its authority.

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Group Insurance Board extends contracts, gets COVID-19 update

Nov 24, 2020 | Insurance, Top Stories |

The board overseeing the state employee health plan signed off on multiple contract extensions during its final scheduled meeting of the year last week.

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DHS reports 3,065 new COVID-19 cases

Nov 23, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services reported 3,095 new COVID-19 cases Monday, and six more deaths.

Central Wisconsin hospitals on pace to run out of beds by mid-December

Nov 23, 2020 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Central Wisconsin healthcare providers warned Friday that the region could run out of beds next month if current COVID-19 trends continue. They also detailed the stress facing their staff.