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From Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service — Six Milwaukee students are graduating from high school with a head start on a career in the medical field. The students recently completed a grant-funded K-12 Medical Assistant pathway program. The program was created through an innovative partnership by MedCerts, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Froedtert Hospital. The students learned medical skills like how to test blood pressure, took classes such as human anatomy and got clinical hands-on experience at Froedtert Hospital.

From Business Chief — As health systems move beyond deploying digital tools to driving measurable impact, new findings from AVIA show that leaders are differentiating through utilization, AI maturity and operational innovation. Who are the systems at the forefront of implementation and results? AVIA today announced the recipients of its AVIAwards, recognizing organizations that are turning digital investments into impactful performance gains. Froedtert ThedaCare, which serves nearly half of Wisconsin's population, received the Best Overall Performance in Consumerism for having the strongest overall consumer digital presence across scheduling virtual visits and digital check-in.

From Healthcare Design — Healthcare Design celebrates inspiring leaders whose work is advancing innovation and excellence across healthcare design. Driven by a desire to solve complex industry challenges, the 2026 winners are making a tangible difference across the board. Annette Roehl, nurse/health care facilities design strategist, Froedtert ThedaCare, was included in this year's honorees.

From Seehafer News — Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Wellness Center is excited to announce the return of an upcoming summer fitness series. The 4th annual Fit in the Park series will be back on Saturday, June 13, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Lighthouse Park. The Fit in the Park series is free to attend and aims to “help individuals and families stay active, improve wellness and enjoy the outdoors together.”

From GB&D — The article features Froedtert Hospital’s campus transformation project — a project encompassing more than 1.3 million square feet of specialized care facilities designed by CannonDesign. The design team on the project worked to create environments that felt calming and supportive without sacrificing clinical performance.

From Radio Milwaukee — At 38 years old, Tonda Thompson made a choice that changed her life — a hysterectomy to remove the fibroids that were taking her energy and strength. Rebecca Mahn, MD, Froedtert & MCW gynecologist and Tonda's doctor, talked about fibroids and the negative impact they can have on a woman's health. Dr. Mahn encourages women to advocate for themselves and find what’s right for their lives.

From Spectrum News 1 — More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hatim Attar, MD, a Froedtert & MCW neurologist, joined Spectrum News’ “Wisdom and Wellness” series to spread stroke awareness. To help spot symptoms of a stroke in oneself or others, he said it’s important to remember the acronym B.E. F.A.S.T.

From the Sheboygan Sun — Menopause is the point in time when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without her period. It is a natural transition, but it also comes with treatable symptoms that can affect all different parts of the body. Stephanie Grosvenor, DO, Froedtert & MCW gynecologist, talked about how growing research, a better understanding of hormone health and doctors who specialize in menopause care can help improve quality of life for many women.

From Global Healthcare Exchange, Inc. — Froedtert ThedaCare was recognized as a recipient of a 2025 Supply Chains of Distinction Award, given to hospitals and health systems across North America that achieved top-tier supply chain performance in 2025. The Supply Chains of Distinction Award honors GHX-Exchange connected provider organizations that demonstrate best-in-class execution of “Perfect Order” metrics, a comprehensive measure of supply chain performance spanning order accuracy, automation, invoice precision and payment efficiency. These organizations are optimizing transactions and building more resilient, intelligent supply chains to strengthen the operational backbone of organizations delivering high-quality patient care.

From Becker's Hospital Review — In the U.S., 168 healthcare organizations, including the Froedtert & MCW health network, have received accreditation for immune effector cell therapy from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy. The Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapies developed international standards for cell and gene therapies in partnership with the Joint Accreditation Committee of the International Society for Cellular Therapy and the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

From WTMJ 4 — Students from Brookfield East High School and Wauwatosa West High School partnered with Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin on a program that lets teens tackle real-world health care issues alongside a mentor. Their focus: medical power of attorney documents, and why so few people have them.

From cms.gov — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), through its Health Tech Ecosystem, is advancing its electronic prior authorization efforts to address key challenges and drive solutions ahead of 2027 requirements. Froedtert ThedaCare is an early adopter in this next phase of CMS’ broader effort to modernize health care.

From Becker's Health IT — Bonny Chen, MD, CMIO, Froedtert ThedaCare was part of a panel, "Shadow AI: Governing the unseen with evidence and expertise" at Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting. Dr. Chen spoke on the topic of governance and outlined a framework she described as the “three E’s”: enable, educate and evaluate.

From WPR — Recognizing the warning signs of a loved one having a stroke and summoning help quickly is crucial. Diane Book. MD, Froedtert & MCW neurologist, joined the Larry Meiller Show to talk about strokes — preventing them, recognizing the signs and treatment.

From the Herald Times Reporter — The Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network and Forefront Dermatology will offer no-cost skin cancer screenings at the Manitowoc Public Library on Wednesday, May 20. The screenings are for adults 18 and older from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Screenings take about 15 minutes; participants may receive referrals if areas need follow-up. Skin-protection education and a skin-care kit (while supplies last) will be available.

From The Cap Times — Matt Cooper, MD, chief of transplantation and director of solid organ transplant at Froedtert Hospital, talked about the decrease in the number of people signing up to be organ donors.

From CBS 58 — Mary Beth Graham, MD, medical director of infection prevention and control at Froedtert Hospital, told CBS 58 that a possible case of hantavirus in Illinois isn't all that unusual — the U.S. sees a few hundred cases every year. There are more than 20 different strains. Dr. Graham says the case in Illinois doesn't seem to be the Andes strain, which can be spread from person to person, as identified on the Dutch cruise ship.

From WisBusiness — Froedtert ThedaCare leaders are pleased to announce Seraphine Kapsandoy-Jones, PhD, RN, as the chief nursing executive and senior vice president for the health care system. In this role, Kapsandoy-Jones will serve as the senior-most nursing executive at Froedtert ThedaCare. She will drive systemwide alignment of clinical practices, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation and ensure accountability for nursing excellence. This was also covered by Becker's Payer Issues. 

From Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service — Get blood pressure and glucose checks and health care assessments from the Froedtert & MCW health network at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.

From Radio Milwaukee — For more than five years, Gee’s Wellness Clinic has offered free screenings to anyone who comes in. Through partnerships with Network Health and Froedtert & MCW health network, health professionals at the pop-up check blood pressure, give general nutrition and health advice, and connect clients to resources.