Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

On the Record with Jim Schultz, CEO, Edgerton Hospital

May 29, 2015 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Jim Schultz, a four-decade veteran of the Edgerton School District, first got involved with his community's hospital when he facilitated a youth apprentice program with the district and area technical college. That was 25 years ago. Earlier this month, he was named CEO of Edgerton Hospital. (WHN, 5/29)

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JFC approves expansion of Family Care statewide, modifies Walker’s long-term care changes

May 28, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Legislature's budget-writing committee approved a motion Wednesday night that modified Gov. Scott Walker's proposed changes to long-term care in the state budget. (WHN, 5/28)

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Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire achieves Primary Stroke Center recertification

May 27, 2015 | Press Releases |

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — After undergoing an on-site evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire has been recertified as a Primary Stroke...

Insurers push for integrated, managed care model

May 27, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Insurers are pushing for the integration of long-term and medical care services in Family Care, saying other states are headed toward a more comprehensive model. (WHN, 5/27)

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New Wisconsin Data Released in the Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Report

May 27, 2015 | Press Releases |

Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin (Alliance) and its partners have released a report on 2013 sudden and unexpected infant deaths. Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is the death of an infant younger than age 1 that...

Exact Sciences to participate in June investor conferences

May 27, 2015 | Press Releases |

Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS) announced that it will participate in three investor conferences during June to highlight the company’s commercial strategy that’s driving the strong early growth of Cologuard....

US Rep. Ron Kind receives Presidential Citation award from Wisconsin Medical Society

May 27, 2015 | Press Releases |

Washington, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (WI-3) received the Presidential Citation award from Wisconsin Medical Society President Dr. Richard Dart. The award recognizes Wisconsinites who have made significant...

JFC scheduled to consider long-term care changes

May 26, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Legislature's budget-writing committee is scheduled to take up Gov. Scott Walker's proposed changes to long-term care services Wednesday. (WHN, 5/26)

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Wisconsin ranks 7th for senior health

May 26, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Wisconsin is the seventh best state in the country when it comes to the health of its seniors, according to a new study from United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings. (WHN, 5/26)

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Eighteenth Annual Dave & Carole Miracle Marathon raises more than $1.3 million for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

May 26, 2015 | Press Releases |

MILWAUKEE (5/27/14) – Thanks to the generous support of Milwaukee’s Hometown Rock 96.5 WKLH listeners and donors throughout Southeast Wisconsin, The 18th annual Dave & Carole Miracle Marathon for Children’s Hospital raised...