Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Midwest Bariatric Solutions is first in Wisconsin to perform non-surgical gastric balloon procedure for weight loss

Nov 23, 2015 | Press Releases |

Raymond F. Georgen, M.D., and Kevin E. Wasco, M.D. of Midwest Bariatric Solutions are the first two surgeons in Wisconsin, and two of only a select few in the country now performing the newly FDA-approved ORBERA™, a non-surgical...

MCW, Dr. Doug Evans and Elizabeth Krzywda, win BizTimes 2015 Health Care Hero Awards

Nov 23, 2015 | Press Releases |

Milwaukee, Wis. – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) will receive a 2015 Health Care Hero Award in the Corporate Achievement in Health Care category from BizTimes Milwaukee. The Health Care Hero awards salute the impact and...

Students drive food and beverage change at UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Nov 23, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is “following the doctor’s orders” for healthy living. Backed by 78 percent of their surveyed students. the school has overhauled its...

On the Record with Drs. John Fangman and Thomas Jackson of the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership’s Specialty Access for the Uninsured Program

Nov 20, 2015 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A 2009 survey of primary care providers in the Milwaukee area uncovered a common concern: access to specialty care for the uninsured. So the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership launched the Specialty Access for the Uninsured Program. (WHN, 11/20)

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Sen. Erpenbach, Rep. Taylor: Wisconsin needs the Patients Reproductive Health Act

Nov 20, 2015 | Press Releases |

Patients should be able to trust that the medical information they receive from their physicians is medically accurate, not politically dictated. Patients should also be able to trust that the medical care their physicians...

Committee takes testimony on Family Care and IRIS changes

Nov 19, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Advocates said Wisconsin should study and take the best aspects of other states' long-term care and Medicaid programs as the Department of Health Services develops a new model for Family Care and IRIS. (WHN, 11/19)

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Segal recommends consolidating number of insurers in state employee health plan

Nov 18, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The number of insurers serving state employees would significantly decrease under a recommendation unveiled Tuesday by Segal Consulting at a Group Insurance Board meeting. (WHN, 11/18)

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HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital becomes a state recognized Coverdell Stroke Champion

Nov 18, 2015 | Press Releases |

Eau Claire, WI – HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Service’s Coverdell Stroke Program for becoming a Coverdell Stroke Champion. As a Coverdell Stroke Champion, the...

Aspirus among first in country to implement new heart stent to benefit cardiac patients

Nov 18, 2015 | Press Releases |

Advanced technology promotes faster healing and promises fewer complications WAUSAU, Wis. – Doctors are now treating patients at Aspirus Heart & Vascular with a newly approved SYNERGY™ Coronary Stent, making them among the...

Marshfield Clinic purchases Kaukauna wellness company

Nov 18, 2015 | Press Releases |

MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic, which has had a strong working relationship for 22 years with Concert Health Resources, has strengthened its commitment to improving employee health with the recent purchase of the Kaukauna-based...