Category: Behavioral Health

Top healthcare stories to watch

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 9, 2024 | Abortion, ACA, Behavioral Health, Coronavirus, Court, Hospitals, Insurance, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Reproductive Health, Rural Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

The closure of more than a dozen western Wisconsin healthcare facilities, the return of Medicaid renewals and efforts to address workforce shortages are among the top healthcare issues to watch this year, based on feedback Wisconsin Health News received last month.

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Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health plans more extensive work with kids

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 16, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health will work with young people more extensively in the coming year as the state continues to grapple with concerning rates of poor mental health among kids, according to its annual report.

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State grants support veterans’ mental health

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 20, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Nearly $500,000 will go to seven organizations providing mental health services to veterans, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday.

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Bill would divert federal mental health dollars toward suicide prevention grants

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 6, 2023 | Behavioral Health, DHS, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Senators considered legislation last week that would divert $250,000 in federal funding for mental health received by Department of Health Services each year toward grants for suicide prevention programming.

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Network helps families of kids with special healthcare needs find services

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 3, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Top Stories | 0 |

A new state service aims to help families connect with professionals who will help them find services for children with delays, disabilities, special healthcare needs or mental health conditions.

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Commission approves renovating patient admissions space at state-run mental health hospital in Oshkosh

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 31, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The State Building Commission last week signed off on providing $34.5 million to renovate the patient admissions area at Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh.

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Board looks to support doctors struggling with mental health

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 24, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Medical Examining Board is looking at ways to support physicians struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

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Dane County receives $400,000 to expand drug treatment court

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 23, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Court, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories | 0 |

Dane County has received $400,000 in federal dollars to expand its drug treatment court, which offers an alternative to the criminal justice system for those with substance use disorder.

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Rogers names Meyer CEO

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 20, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Rogers Behavioral Health has named Cindy Meyer its new CEO.

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Lawmakers consider social work interstate compact

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 11, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Legislature, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Legislation could help social workers more easily practice across state lines eventually.

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Wisconsin saw estimated 912 suicide deaths in 2022

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 7, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

At least 912 people died in Wisconsin by suicide last year, Gov. Tony Evers’ office said Wednesday.

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Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore moves mental healthcare to psych hospital

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 6, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Hospitals, Infrastructure, Top Stories | 0 |

Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore in Cudahy is transitioning its behavioral health services, including its inpatient unit, to Aurora Psychiatric Hospital in Wauwatosa, according to a statement from the provider.

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