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WPS Health Solutions plans workforce reduction

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 18, 2024 | Infrastructure, Top Stories | 0 |

WPS Health Solutions said Friday it plans to lay off 342 workers from its government services division.

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Health systems pursue different growth strategies amid consolidation

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 15, 2023 | Health Systems, Hospitals, Infrastructure, On The Record, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Health systems are taking different approaches as the healthcare landscape in Wisconsin shifts. Some are joining forces, while others are focusing on their own footprints and partnering as needed. CEOs […]

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More research on PFAS forthcoming

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 8, 2023 | Infrastructure, Legislature, Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Future research on “forever chemicals” should further illuminate their impact on health, speakers said at a virtual Wisconsin Health News panel this week.

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More than $402 million heads to municipalities for water quality efforts

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 24, 2023 | Infrastructure, Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers' administration said Monday it's allocated more than $402 million to help 106 municipalities improve drinking water quality.

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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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FDA sends warning letter to infant formula maker in Eau Claire

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 5, 2023 | Infrastructure, Jobs, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Food and Drug Administration last week sent a warning letter to an infant formula manufacturer in Eau Claire as part of the agency's efforts to enhance oversight of the industry.

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HSHS, Prevea confirm ‘cybersecurity incident’

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 5, 2023 | Health Systems, Health Tech, Hospitals, Infrastructure, Top Stories | 0 |

Hospital Sisters Health System and Prevea Health confirmed Friday that a “cybersecurity incident” last week impacted their operations.

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Froedtert & MCW health network’s Sheboygan hospital moves forward

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 23, 2023 | Facilities, Health Systems, Hospitals, Infrastructure, Top Stories | 0 |

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network said Tuesday it’s moving forward on a hospital and medical office building in Sheboygan, after receiving local approval last month.

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Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers moves forward on expansion

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 16, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Hospitals, Infrastructure, Top Stories | 0 |

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers hopes to expand its clinic and headquarters on Milwaukee’s near south side by fall 2024.

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Biden touts lead pipe replacement, broadband in Milwaukee stop

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 16, 2023 | Federal Government, Infrastructure, Top Stories | 0 |

President Joe Biden highlighted his administration’s efforts to replace lead pipes and expand broadband internet during a stop in Milwaukee Tuesday that mostly focused on the economy and clean energy investments.

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Panel weighs in on workforce challenges, state budget

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 11, 2023 | Abortion, Behavioral Health, Education, Elections, Hospitals, Infrastructure, Insurance, Jobs, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

The 2023-25 state budget includes a slew of healthcare and long-term care investments, but lawmakers left out key planks of Gov. Tony Evers' original proposal.

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Evers calls special session to tackle workforce, including healthcare

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 9, 2023 | Abortion, ACA, Behavioral Health, Education, Infrastructure, Jobs, Legislature, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called for a special session of the Legislature to take up a broad workforce initiative, which would in part create a paid family and medical leave program, continue a grant program to help regional organizations respond to healthcare-related workforce challenges and provide around $60 million to grow the healthcare workforce.

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