The prep isn't fun, but take it from me: Getting this medical test can save your life
From USA Today — Amir C. Patel, MD, a Froedert & MCW gastroenterologist, was featured in an article about the importance of getting a colonoscopy. Black Americans are not only at greater risk of colon cancer than other races, they also have higher death rates from colorectal cancer when compared with other races.
68 greatest health systems for job starters: Newsweek
From Becker’s Hospital Review — Froedtert Hospital was listed among nearly 70 hospitals and health systems named to Newsweek's new list, "America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024." The publication and Plant-A, a data intelligence firm, compiled the list based on survey responses from workers with less than five total years of employment experience, at companies with at least 500 employees.
79 best hospitals for patient experience, safety: Healthgrades
From Becker’s Clinical Leadership — Healthgrades recognized 832 hospitals with its 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Awards and Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Froedtert Hospital was one of only 79 of those hospitals received both awards.
After mistaking a heart attack for acid reflux, Wisconsin woman shares signs to help others
From Spectrum News 1 — Just two months ago, Linda Kiewit was experiencing severe acid reflux, so she decided to see a doctor about it. She quickly learned it wasn’t just heart burn — it was a symptom of a heart attack. Doctors were able to save her life with a heart stent, which kept that artery open. Stacy Gardiner, MD, Linda's Froedtert & MCW cardiologist, said that heart disease is the number one health threat for women. Their symptoms, she said, can be very different from men. This story was also covered by WUWM 89.7.
County partnering with Froedtert Health on employee health clinics
From urbanmilwaukee.com — Milwaukee County plans to contract with Froedtert Workforce Health for three on-site employee health clinics. Approximately 4,000 county employees will be able to receive preventative health care, such as checkups and immunizations, and avoid visits to the emergency room for non-emergency health care that still needs same-day attention.
Proton therapy clinic construction project topped off at Froedtert Hospital
From CBS 58 — A giant girder was used to top off the new Froedtert & MCW Proton Therapy Clinic. Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation used to treat cancer patients. Right now, proton therapy is not available anywhere in Wisconsin. This story was also covered by WPR.
Froedtert CTO talks AI scaling strategy, from 'small improvements' to 'hardest' last mile
From Healthcare IT News — Melek Somai, MD, MPH, vice president and chief technology and product officer at Inception Health and Froedtert & MCW health network, described the Wisconsin health system's efforts to expand its integration of artificial intelligence into workflows and care processes — from streamlining patient scheduling to providing personalized preventive care recommendations. Part 2 of 2.
Weight loss wonder drugs: Everything you need to know
From WISN12 — Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS, Froedtert & MCW endocrinologist, talked with WISN about Ozempic, other weight loss drugs and the importance of seeing a specialist when trying to lose weight medically.
16 Health Systems Help Launch Health & Wellness Marketplace
From MedCityNews — Vale Health announced its launch on Monday at ViVE. The startup's platform helps health systems connect their patients to health and wellness products, which are becoming increasingly interesting to consumers. Vale has 16 founding health systems partners that will go live with the platform, with the Froedtert & MCW health network being the first.
Generative AI to bring "transformative change," says Froedtert/Inception Health CTO
From Healthcare IT News — Melek Somai, MD, MPH, vice president and chief technology and product officer at Inception Health and Froedtert & MCW health network, discussed the most promising use cases for artificial intelligence, and describes how our health system has made it an "integral component" of its information ecosystem. Part 1 of 2.
Board named for North Region of Froedtert ThedaCare
From Insight Publications — Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc. has named its board of directors representing the North Region. The North Region board will serve as the governing body of ThedaCare and its hospital entities and provide oversight for quality, safety, patient experience, credentialing, privileging, value-based care strategy, philanthropy, communication and education across the region.
Free health screenings from dermatologists offered during pop-up clinic
From CBS58 — Community members received free screenings for hair, skin, and nails health at Gee’s Clippers on Saturday, Feb. 17. Froedtert & MCW staff offered the screenings, including Olushola L. Akinshemoyin Vaughn, MD, dermatologist. There are barriers to access of care, knowledge and financial challenges. The pop-up clinic was a chance for community members to get questions answered. The story was also covered TMJ4.
A new neuroscience institute to help people with brain and spine issues has opened just outside Milwaukee
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — A new neuroscience institute has launched in Milwaukee, with a focus on caring for people of all ages with neurological issues and advancing neurosciences through clinical trials and research. It’s a collaboration among Children’s Wisconsin, the Froedtert & MCW health network, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans’ Administration Medical Center. This was also covered by Spectrum News 1.
The best hospitals for cardiology in 23 states: Healthgrades
From Becker’s ASC Review — Healthgrades listed Froedtert Hospital as one of the top hospitals in Wisconsin in its list of top hospitals for cardiology in 23 states. To determine the rankings, hospitals were evaluated based on patient outcomes in the treatment of heart attack, heart failure and coronary interventional procedures.
Gee's Clippers hosts free CPR training
From CBS 58 — Froedtert & MCW health network partnered with the Milwaukee Fire Department EMS staff to host FREE Hands-Only CPR and early cardiac care for the community at Gee’s Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon last weekend.
The best hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery: Healthgrades
From Becker’s GI & Endoscopy — Froedtert Hospital was listed as one of the top hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery. To determine the rankings, hospitals were evaluated based on patient outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, as well as the treatment of bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds and pancreatitis.
Health Education and Prevention in the Pantry
From FOX6 — Mark Lodes, MD, chief medical officer for population health and medical education for the F&MCW health network, shared information on the genesis of the Froedtert & MCW partnership with the Jewish Community Pantry, the Froedtert Screening Station and the importance of reaching the community with this vital resource addressing population health and equity (scroll down to fourth video.)
The 250 'Best Hospitals' in 2024, according to Healthgrades
From Advisory Board — Froedtert Hospital was recognized by Healthgrades as one of the top 250 hospitals in the U.S. To determine the winners, Healthgrades used Medicare data from 2020-2022 to evaluate roughly 4,500 hospitals on how well they performed in 31 of the most common procedures and conditions, including heart attack, pneumonia, and sepsis.
100+ hospitals, health systems among Newsweek's greatest workplaces for diversity
From Becker’s Hospital Review — Newsweek included Froedtert Hospital its 2024 "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity" list. The list is based on publicly available data, interviews with human resources professionals and an anonymous online survey of workers at companies in the U.S. Respondents answered questions about corporate culture, working environments and other aspects of their own companies and others they were familiar with.
Top 103 hospitals for cardiology, per Healthgrades
From Becker’s Hospital Review — Froedtert Hospital was among 103 hospitals nationwide recognized for exceptional cardiology care via its "America's Best Hospitals" awards. Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for approximately 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common procedures and conditions, including heart attack, pneumonia and sepsis.
Healthgrades' 50 top hospitals for 2024
From Becker’s Hospital Review — Froedtert Hospital was listed as one of the top 50 U.S. hospitals listed by Healthgrades in 2024. Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for approximately 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common procedures and conditions, including heart attack, pneumonia and sepsis.