Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Cancer researcher gets grant to continue immunotherapy research

Jul 20, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON- A cancer researcher from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has been granted $250,000 over two years for his continuing study of treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma patients. Dr. Paul Sondel, professor of...

Expert warns of wave of dementia patients

Jul 20, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

With the baby boomer generation growing older, dementia and Alzheimer's expert Teepa Snow has a message for decision makers. (WHN, 7/20)

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On the Record with Dr. Tim Jessick, Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin Chair

Jul 17, 2015 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The network, which launched earlier this year, connects doctors, nurses and others who provide relief from symptoms and stress for patients suffering from chronic or serious illnesses. (WHN, 7/17)

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HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine receives national awards

Jul 17, 2015 | Press Releases |

Chippewa Falls, WI – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered recently to celebrate the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award for the second year in a row. This award was given to...

Milwaukee County releases RFP for psychiatric services

Jul 16, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Milwaukee County is looking for a private or nonprofit provider to take over the services currently offered through its aging Mental Health Complex by early 2018. (WHN, 7/16)

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Great American Safety Drive’s Weston stop focuses on air medical safety awareness

Jul 16, 2015 | Press Releases |

Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston was one of 60 stops this summer on the 2015 Great American Safety Drive (GASD). GASD is the MedEvac Foundation International’s major fundraising initiative for 2015 with a goal to...

Wisconsin gets an ‘F’ for second year in a row on price transparency

Jul 15, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A new report gives Wisconsin and 44 other states an "F" for price transparency, the second year in a row the state has received that grade. (WHN, 7/15)

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American Family Children’s Hospital receives donation of 30 infant car seats

Jul 15, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON- American Family Children’s Hospital is one of 12 in the U.S. that have received donations of car seats from GB, a children’s products company. GB donated 30 infant car seats to the children’s hospital. A total of 360...

American Family Children’s Hospital milk lab puts up huge numbers in first year

Jul 15, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON- Imagine 136 gallons of milk lined up in the grocery store or 3,650 bottles of infant formula stacked on a kitchen counter. That’s the volume of human milk and formulas prepared for inpatients during the first year of...

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital recertified by MQSA

Jul 15, 2015 | Press Releases |

Chippewa Falls, WI – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Radiology Services passed its annual Mammography Quality Standards Act inspection this month, received no recommendations for improvement and has been recertified. To operate...