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Froedtert Hospital Media Room
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Maker of Imaging Software Receives $1.6 grantFrom jsonline.com (November 2009) — Prism Clinical Imaging Inc., located in Elm Grove, will use a portion of a $1.6 million grant for a controlled study evaluating the benefits of their technology on brain cancer patients at Froedtert Hospital. Clinical data collected at Froedtert over the past three years shows patients undergoing Prism software-assisted brain tumor surgery had a significantly better chance of avoiding neurological side effects than the national average.
A Personal Reason to Focus on Male Breast CancerFrom the Wisconsin State Journal (November 2009) — Unis Matthews helps spread the word that breast cancer, while not as common in men, can target anyone.
Froedtert Creates "Flu Team" to Immunize StaffFrom WISN.com (October 2009) — To help keep staff healthy and caring for patients, Froedtert Hospital has created a "flu team" that administers flu vaccines to staff members in their work areas. This proactive approach has resulted in a 50 percent increase in vaccinations compared to last year.
Froedtert & The Medical College Move Up Medical Center RanksFrom The Business Journal (October 2009) — Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin has been ranked 10th in an annual review by the University HealthSystem Consortium, a nationally recognized scorecard measuring the quality of major academic medical centers.
H1N1 Questions and AnswersFrom Today's TMJ4 (October 2009) — Dan DeBehnke, Medical College of Wisconsin emergency physician, answers some common questions about the H1N1 flu.
A Debate Hijacked by Myth, Fear and Lies From jsonline.com (October 2009) — William Petasnick, president and CEO of Froedtert & Community Health, offered a matter-of-fact view of the current healthcare debate.
Magnetoencephalography: A New Way to View the Brain From WUWM.com (October 2009) — Sylvain Baillet, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin and director of the Magnetoencephalography (M.E.G.) program, discussed the significant benefits of this newest generation of imaging technology on WUWM's Lake Effect (audio clip is the second item in the center column).
Ride for Parkinson's AwarenessFrom TodaysTMJ4.com (October 2009) — More than one million people have Parkinson's disease — a degenerative disorder that impairs a person's motor skills. George McCullough, diagnosed with Parkinson's eight years ago, is riding past the odds and participating in the 'Moving Forward' Ride/Walk for Parkinson's.
Ohio Fertility Clinic Mix-Up Raises Questions About In VitroFrom WISN.com (October 2009) — When an Ohio woman recently gave birth to another couple's child after a fertility clinic mix-up, it raised questions about the already emotional process of in vitro fertilization. Estil Strawn, MD, a fertility specialist at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, tries to add perspective to what is a very rare situation.
Miracle Heart Transplant for Man With Reversed OrgansFrom ABC News Good Morning America (September 2009) — Jack Eigel, 53, was born with a rare condition called Situs Inversus, which causes all of his organs, including his heart, to be reversed. After a heart attack several years ago, Jack came to Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin for care. When it became clear that he needed a heart transplant, Jack was put on the waiting list at Froedtert and, to increase his odds of receiving a new heart, at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.
Good Morning America reports on this miracle transplant. The report includes an interview with Alfred Nicolosi, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin cardiothoracic surgeon.
Study Investigates Role of Genetics in Obesity, Hypertension, and DiabetesFrom Medical Economics (September 2009) — The Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Metabolic Syndrome Clinic is currently following 500 midwestern families to study the role of genetics in obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
Froedtert Hosts Healthcare Reform DiscussionFrom Wisconsin Public Radio (September 2009) — Wisconsin Public Radio's "Conversations with Kathleen Dunn" program featured a discussion on healthcare reform involving guest panelists representing the insurance industry as well as state legislators, physicians and healthcare leaders. The program was broadcast live from Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Subscribers to Wisconsin Public Radio have access to the program archives. We have also made it available here for download (50MB file).
Petasnick 'Disappointed' in Tone of Reform DebateFrom The Business Journal (September 2009) — Bill Petasnick, president and chief executive officer of Froedtert & Community Health, said he is disappointed in the dialog surrounding national health care reform, particularly the amount of misinformation being distributed by politicians.
Dying to be Insured: Nicki's StoryFrom Today's TMJ4 (September 2009) — Nicki Cyrak had to fight in order to ensure that she had her double lung transplant at the hospital of her choice — Froedtert Hospital.
Healthcare Providers Need to Stay Healthy to Battle Swine FluFrom WISN (September 2009) — To better protect the public from the H1N1 flu, healthcare professionals must remain healthy themselves, according to Christopher Decker, MD, a Medical College of Wisconsin physician specializing in emergency medicine and director of clinical services for the Froedtert Emergency Department. Dr. Decker says staff have been preparing for weeks to handle every scenario from a small outbreak to a pandemic.
Woman Has Double Lung TransplantFrom Today's TMJ4 (August 2009) — A fighting spirit and a few helping hands combined to help Nicki Cyrak, who suffered from cystic fibrosis, receive a double lung transplant close to home at Froedtert Hospital.
Financial Programs Available to UninsuredFrom WISN (August 2009) — Laura Olla had breast cancer. What she did not have was insurance. Her efforts to get the treatment she needed hit one roadblock after another, until the Clinical Cancer Center at Froedtert Hospital became her wellness and financial lifeline through Froedtert's financial assistance program.
Study Identifies Strategies to Retain Experienced NursesFrom PRNewswire (July 2009) — According to a new study supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a number of healthcare organizations lowered turnover rates among experienced nurses by making a concerted effort to improve nurse morale and productivity. Among the case studies examined was an initiative in the Virtual Intensive Care Unit at Froedtert Hospital.
Reform and the Bottom LineFrom HealthLeaders Magazine (July 2009) — Froedtert & Community Health President and CEO William Petasnick weighs in on the healthcare reform debate.
Froedtert Adopts Electronic Medical Records(July 2009) — Froedtert Hospital has flipped the digital switch to rolling out electronic medical records. The hospital is well ahead of President Obama's five-year goal of making the transition to a paperless medical world.
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