Legislators on Tuesday sent a bill to Gov. Tony Evers that would allow for the licensure of dental therapists in Wisconsin, following a yearslong push to establish the profession. They also signed off on several other health-related proposals.
Reflecting the health system’s pledge to lead on environmental sustainability, Advocate Health has been named a “2023 Health Care Climate Action Winner” by Health Care Without Harm, an internationally recognized leader in the global movement for environmental health and justice.
Read More
Republican senators questioned Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson during her Wednesday confirmation hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic, abortion and improving relations between Family Care managed care organizations and long-term care providers.
Chicago, Ill. – The Health & Medicine Policy Research Group (Health & Medicine) has announced winners of its 2023 annual awards for leaders in the field of publiChicago Area Public Health Leaders Exemplify Commitment to...
Read MoreJenny Malak, vice president of homecare operations for Agrace, has been appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve on the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. Malak is one of eight members to serve on the Board from across the state. She will serve as one of two licensed practical/registered nurses for a term of four years.
Read More
Providers who aren’t licensed medical doctors would be restricted from using certain terms in their titles or to describe or advertise their profession, under a bill spearheaded by doctor groups.
Subscribe here for a FREE 14 day trial of our daily news roundup.