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‘Match Day’ reveals future plans for new doctors
Graduating medical students at the Medical College of Wisconsin learned where they will be serving their post-graduate residency training on “Match Day.” Held on March 20, a nationally administered computerized system gives the results of the matches it has made between medical students and residency training programs across the country.
Medical College doctor named Clinician of the Year
Dr. Joseph Shaker, professor of clinical medicine and senior medical director for ambulatory services at the Medical College of Wisconsin, has been named Clinician of the Year by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry.
Aurora receives $50,000 grant for Biorepository and Specimen Resource Center
Aurora Health Care has received a $50,000 grant to help further enhance its Biorepository and Specimen Resource Center (BSRC), located at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.
BizTracker: Report cites aging workforce at Wisconsin hospitals
A new report by the Wisconsin Hospital Association cites the aging workforce at Wisconsin hospitals and suggests multi-disciplinary teams as a way to ensure that patient care will continue to be accessible, affordable and effective, especially for those with chronic or complex diseases.
Obama introduces Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network
President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell today introduced the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network, which aims to bring public and private sector actors together to build on the Affordable Care Act's efforts to improve the quality of care that patients receive.
Wheaton Franciscan works to increase colorectal cancer prevention
Each year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Last chance to register for the Wellness Summit
Online registration closes today for the 2015 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Wellness Summit presented by BizTimes Media. The theme is “The Competitive Advantage of a Mentally Healthy Workplace.”
Children’s Hospital heart center achieves superior rating from Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Herma Heart Center has achieved a 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for pediatric congenital heart surgery outcomes. This is similar to the reporting of adult heart surgery programs and follows the same 1-, 2- and 3-star ratings.
Aurora report shows cancer, obesity top concerns of Wisconsinites
Cancer and obesity are the top health concerns for Wisconsin residents, according to Aurora Health Care’s most recent Quarterly Health of Wisconsin Report.
Wells Fargo to lay off 1,000 in Milwaukee
Wells Fargo & Co. today announced it will close its Parkland Servicing office in Milwaukee and lay off the 1,000 employees who work there.
