Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Clinics and individual Medical College of Wisconsin physicians have been recognized both locally and nationally. This recognition confirms our dedication to world-class care and is a tribute to the dedicated healthcare professionals here at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Recent Honors
Magnet Recognition
Froedtert Hospital has achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. The achievement recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and adherence to national standards for the organization and delivery of nursing services. (November, 2006)
"Best Doctors in America®"
No other hospital in Wisconsin has more "Best Doctors in America®" than Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, home to more than 150 physicians so recognized on the 2006-2007 list. The 33,000 U.S. physicians listed in the Best Doctor’s in America database represent the top three percent of the nation’s practicing board-certified physicians, and the listing is a singular honor. Current listings are the result of the 16th Best Doctors survey undertaken by Best Doctors Inc., since 1992. Their exhaustive, peer-reviewed survey of the medical profession polls more than 35,000 leading medical specialists across the country. (2006)
Consumer Choice Award Winner
The National Research Corporation’s 2006/07 Consumer Choice Awards recognized Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin as one of the best hospitals in the country. This nationwide survey asked more than 400,000 consumers to choose hospitals with the “best overall quality and image.” (2006)
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report listed Froedtert Hospital as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in the areas of Endocrinology and Respiratory Disorders. Of more than 1,500 hospitals evaluated nationwide, only 170 hospitals qualified for the “Best Hospitals” list. (July, 2008)
Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers
Froedtert Hospital is one of only four in Wisconsin to receive the BlueCross BlueShield Blue Designation for Complex and Rare Cancers. The program "identifies facilities within participating Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield network service areas that offer comprehensive inpatient cancer care programs for adults, delivered by multidisciplinary teams with subspecialty training and distinguished clinical expertise in treating complex and rare subtypes of cancer. " (April 2008)
Thomson 100 Top Hospitals for Cardiovascular Care
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin have been named a 2007 Thomson 100 Top Hospitals award winner for cardiovascular care. (December, 2007)
"Best Places to Work"
Froedtert & Community Health has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in Southeastern Wisconsin by Milwaukee Magazine.
America’s Top Doctors for Men
Marcy Neuburg, MD, who specializes in dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology and skin cancer at the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic, and Jay Sandlow, MD, who specializes in male infertility, vasectomy and vasectomy reversal at the Froedtert & the Medical College Reproductive Medicine Clinic are among only 120 physicians in the nation chosen for Men’s Health magazine’s first annual list of “America’s Top Doctors for Men."
Both are also listed among Woodward and White’s 2006-07 “Best Doctors in America,” along with 225 other Medical College faculty physicians, more than from any other group practice or institution in Wisconsin. (April, 2007)
Corporate Report Wisconsin Recognition
Froedtert was selected by the readers of Corporate Report Wisconsin magazine as a "Best of Wisconsin Business" in its third annual survey. More than 2,200 subscribers of the magazine cast ballots by mail and online. (June, 2007)
Outstanding Radiologist
Readers of Medical Imaging magazine have selected John Lipscomb Ulmer, MD, to a premier list of the best people, places, and departments in the second-annual “Medical Imaging Industry Top 10.”
According to Medical Imaging magazine, readers voted on outstanding radiologists based on current research, cutting-edge techniques, patient care and outcomes as well as industry interaction. Dr. Ulmer is a neuroradiologist at Froedtert Hospital and is a professor of Radiology, chief of Neuroradiology Research and director of fMRI (Functional MRI) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. (May, 2007)
Stroke Annual Performance Achievement Award
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin recently received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines–Stroke (GWTG-Stroke) Annual Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes Froedtert & the Medical College’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. This award was only given to 31 hospitals in the United States. (January, 2007)
Advance for Nurses Best Nursing Team 2007
Froedtert’s Internal Medicine/Palliative Care (4NW) inpatient unit staff was named the “Best Nursing Team” by Advance for Nurses magazine. Advance for Nurses commended the team on demonstrating excellence that is deserving of special recognition. “The 36 registered nurses from 4NW are guided by providing comfort and safety to their patients. Your team deserves special recognition.” (April, 2007)
Small Business Times Health Care Heroes
Thirteen area individuals who epitomize the spirit embodied in the word “hero” were honored as Health Care Heroes by the Small Business Times. Among them were Mary Conti, RN, clinical resource management coordinator for Froedtert Hospital, and Thomas Smallwood, former Froedtert board chairman and member of the hospital foundation’s board of directors. When accepting his award, Smallwood said, “Froedtert has evolved into one of the finest hospitals in America thanks to its dedicated staff, physicians and the partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin. Incredible things happen at Froedtert every single day and on some days, miracles are even performed.” (December, 2006)
Sacagawea Award
Froedtert Hospital Executive Vice President, Operations & Chief Operating Officer Cathy Buck was selected by Professional Dimensions to receive its 2007 Sacagawea Award. Professional Dimensions named the award after Sacagawea because she epitomized the qualities it sought in the award recipients. A woman of many dimensions, Sacagawea distinguished herself throughout her life by her foresight, leadership, intelligence, common sense and adaptability. Buck’s professional accomplishments, including blazing a trail in the development of Froedtert’s Six Sigma error reduction program, along with her commitment to her community made her the perfect recipient for the Sacagawea Award. (January, 2007)
CARF Accreditation
Froedtert’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs have earned a three-year accreditation from CARF, the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. The programs receiving accreditation include the Brain Injury, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, General Rehab and Outpatient Neurorehab Programs.
According to a report issued by CARF explaining the accreditation, “On balance, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital demonstrates an outstanding commitment to delivering high quality rehabilitation services.” The report went on to say, “The programs have talented, skilled and experienced clinical staff members who are clearly committed to providing effective and compassionate care.” (June, 2007)
Level 1 Trauma Center Re-verification
The trauma center at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin has been re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement recognizes the trauma center’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients. (June, 2007)
Additional Medical Achievements
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin have constantly been at the forefront of new technology:
TomoTherapy Hi-Art® System
The TomoTherapy Hi-Art® System makes radiation therapy available to patients who would not otherwise be candidates, including those who have undergone radiation therapy once but whose cancers have returned and patients with skull base tumors that are too large to be treated with the Gamma Knife.
TomoTherapy® combines advanced diagnostic imaging with unprecedented treatment efficiency, precision and safety. That means faster, more effective treatment with fewer side effects than with conventional radiation therapy. This precision allows the delivery of high doses of radiation extremely efficiently, sparing healthy tissue and shortening treatment from 30 minutes to five minutes.
64-Slice CT Scanner
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin together are home to the world’s first LightSpeed VCT – a new state-of-the-art 64-slice CT Scanner – which has the potential to transform the way doctors are able to diagnose and treat heart disease and other life-threatening illnesses. The LightSpeed VCT is able to noninvasively capture any organ in one second, scan the whole body in less than 10 seconds and capture images of the heart in fewer than five heartbeats, something no other CT system can offer. These images are combined to form a three-dimensional view of the patient’s anatomy for the physician to analyze.
Gliasite® Radiation Therapy System
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin are the first in Wisconsin to offer brain tumor patients this new type of radiation therapy device that delivers radiation directly to the site of the cancer. Gliasite® advantages include shorter treatment time and a lower incidence of side effects.
Auditory Brainstem Implant
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin are the first in Wisconsin to use this technology for providing some hearing capacity after surgery for patients who suffer from tumors on their auditory nerves.
GE Medical Systems 4-D Technology
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin together are the home to one of the first in Wisconsin to use this latest in advanced ultrasound that provides a four-dimensional image in real-time.
Intravascular Brachytherapy
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin are among the first in Wisconsin to use this minimally invasive treatment for relieving clogged, stented heart vessels.
PET/CT Imaging Technology
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin together form an academic medical center that is one of the first in the country to use this new technology that allows physicians to "see" cancerous tumors earlier.
Advanced Operating Suites
Some of the most advanced operating suites in the nation exist at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, with state-of-the-art, voice-activated capabilities that allow physicians to control almost all aspects of the environment. Live video can be sent to other operating rooms or hospitals for instant consultation or teaching.
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging (MRSI)
Neurosurgeons at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin were among the first in the nation to use this technology to predict the spread of brain cancer. MRSI allows neurosurgeons to look at a large area of the brain and see changes in brain chemistry that could point to a growing tumor.
Kyphoplasty
One of only a few in the country to perform this minimally invasive procedure to help patients suffering from spinal fractures due to osteoporosis. Orthopedic surgeons at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin are able to expand bone back to its original shape and position and recovery time is shortened.
Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
Reproductive specialists at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin were among the first in the state to offer this new surgery that greatly reduces the traditionally long recovery period.
Epilepsy Treatments
Among the first in Wisconsin to perform "awake" surgery, during which the patient with epilepsy responds to stimuli, allowing the surgeon to pinpoint the location of brain functions. Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin are also a leader in the use of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator, an implanted device that "blocks" many seizures before they occur.