Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

UW leader in infectious disease passes away

Mar 16, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON — Dr. William A. Craig, who founded the division of infectious disease within the department of medicine at the School of Medicine and Public Health, passed away March 11 in Madison, Wisconsin. Craig was renowned...

SSM addition fills hole for Integrated Health Network

Mar 16, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

After the addition this week of SSM Health, Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin's lineup is nearly set, CEO Kurt Janavitz told Wisconsin Health News in a recent, far-reaching interview. The network now boasts eight health systems, two health plans and a statewide presence. (WHN, 3/13)

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Ellen Foley honored with ATHENA Award

Mar 16, 2015 | Press Releases |

Senior vice president at WPS demonstrates commitment to the community and helping women succeed MADISON, Wis.—March 13, 2015—Ellen Foley, senior vice president of corporate communications at WPS, was honored Tuesday night with...

Advocates on Family Care: No need to fix “something that is not broken”

Mar 12, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Advocates and legislators briefly raised concerns over Gov. Scott Walker's proposed changes to Family Care and IRIS at a public hearing Wednesday. (WHN, 3/12)

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Panelists mixed on health system networks

Mar 12, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The state's growing pair of health networks are likely to improve quality and lower costs, but not all patients are going to be happy, panelists said Wednesday at a forum hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. (WHN, 3/12)

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Dental Associates announces results of children’s dental health initiative

Mar 12, 2015 | Press Releases |

11,600 Children Reached Equals 232,000 Teeth Milwaukee, WI – As part of Children’s Dental Health Month, this February Dental Associates’ clinics in Wisconsin taught more than 11,600 youngsters how to care for their teeth. In...

SSM Health joins Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin

Mar 11, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

SSM Health announced Tuesday it's joining the Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin, giving the consortium a Madison presence. (WHN, 3/11)

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250 physicians meet with state legislators

Mar 11, 2015 | Press Releases |

Doctor Day 2015 brought 250 physicians from across the state to Madison to meet with legislators and their staffs today. Key issues discussed included proposed changes to Wisconsin’s Worker’s Compensation system,...

Exact Sciences Announces Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare to Adopt Cologuard

Mar 11, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: EXAS) today announced Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare is the first healthcare system in Milwaukee to offer Cologuard®, the first and only FDA-approved...

DHS: Peer Run Respite services begin this month

Mar 11, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON – The Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today Wisconsin’s first Peer Run Respites will open to guests this month, following open houses this week. Peer Run Respites serve adults having difficulty coping with...