Health Care
Get the latest updates on hospitals, health systems, and medical innovation in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
MCFI to host health care job fair
The Milwaukee Center for Independence is scheduled to host a health care job fair on Tuesday, May 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to recruit candidates for a number of positions, including registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
Around Town: Rogers Memorial Hospital-Brown Deer dedication reception
About 150 doctors and community VIPs gathered on April 23 to celebrate the opening of the new Rogers Memorial Hospital-Brown Deer. The 56-bed inpatient facility located at 4600 W. Schroeder Drive opened on Monday.
Concordia to begin offering doctor of physical therapy accelerated track
This fall, Concordia University Wisconsin based in Mequon will begin offering incoming freshmen a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) accelerated track for Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS). The university said the program is due to the increased demand over the next 10 years for physical therapists and the rising cost of education.
UWM, Milwaukee Fire Department launch paramedic training program
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing has launched a partnership to train fire department paramedics in community-based health care. The program will train paramedics to provide follow-up health care to frequent users of emergency medical services. Paramedics will receive training to support these patients and help change health behaviors before patients reach a crisis again.
Assurant Health to be sold or closed
Assurant Inc. announced it plans to sell or shut down its Assurant Health division, which is based in downtown Milwaukee.
Medical alliance rebrands with new name, areas of expertise
The Centers for Transfusion and Transplant Medicine, an alliance of medical organizations that includes Milwaukee-based BloodCenter of Wisconsin, is rebranding with a new name and logo while also broadening its areas of expertise.
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Medical alliance rebrands with new name, areas of expertise
The Centers for Transfusion and Transplant Medicine, an alliance of medical organizations that includes Milwaukee-based BloodCenter of Wisconsin, is rebranding with a new name and logo while also broadening its areas of expertise.
Bubbler Quote of the Week
“The health care industry is totally reshaping itself. There’s a premium on innovation.”~Rob Reilly, chief marketing officer for GE...
Pet businesses taking precautions against dog flu
The dog flu virus has infected more than 1,000 dogs in the last month and is responsible for six dog deaths in Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana, according to reports.
Special enrollment period running through April 30
From now until April 30, the Health Insurance Marketplace is providing individuals and families who owe a fee for not having coverage in 2014 with one last chance to get covered for 2015.
