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From WPR — Last month, Froedtert Hospital treated its first patient with 'proton therapy.' UW Health is set to launch its own program later this year. The treatment uses a machine the size of a building to target cancerous tumors by accelerating proton particles to nearly the speed of light and aiming those particles at specific parts of the body.

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Froedtert ThedaCare, along with b.well Connected Health and Epic, are sharing a milestone in the journey to building a smarter, more secure and personalized health care experience for patients and families.

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Froedtert ThedaCare named Harold Berfiend as CFO, effective May 11. Berfiend joins the system from Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health, where he held several leadership roles, most recently serving as vice president and controller. In his new role, Mr. Berfiend will oversee several teams, including finance, facilities, revenue cycle, supply chain and managed care.

From Insight on Business — Shekar Kurpad, MD, has been appointed as president and chief executive officer of the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), effective July 1. Dr. Kurpad is a board-certified neurosurgeon, neuroscientist and academic health leader with more than 20 years of experience in building high-performing, multi-institutional enterprises. Since 2022, he has served as the founding director of WINS, a first-of-its-kind statewide neuroscience enterprise integrating more than 600 clinicians and scientists across MCW, Froedtert ThedaCare, Children’s Wisconsin and the Zablocki VA Medical Center under a unified strategic plan. 

From the Healthcare Financial Management Association — Froedtert ThedaCare has built a disciplined, technology-enabled approach to value-based care by aligning financial strategy, population health operations, and digital innovation. In this session, Caitlin Dunn, executive director, population and digital health, will highlight how the organization structures its CIN, scales care coordination, advances digital tools, and measures ROI across programs.

From CBS 58 — April is "National Donate Life Month," saluting organ donors and highlighting the ever-present need for organ donors. A "Donate Life Month" flag was raised at Froedtert Hospital to honor both the donors and the recipients of life saving organs and a 100 second moment of silence was held to represent more than 100,000 people in the U.S. who are still waiting for a new lease on life through a donation. Fox 6 also covered this story.

From Seehafer News — The Two Rivers Police Department is looking to help seniors in the community return their unused prescriptions. Manitowoc residents are invited to drop off their medications at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, located at 2300 Western Ave. between 9 a.m. and noon on April 25, 2026.

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Access to care has always been a stated priority in healthcare. What’s different now is that health system executives are treating it as an engineering problem that requires structural redesign, not just additional capacity. At Froedtert ThedaCare in Milwaukee, a Virtual Provider in Triage model extends the emergency redesign concept to multiple sites simultaneously. A physician triages patients remotely via tablet while a paramedic or nurse supports at the bedside, enabling the physician to work across multiple emergency departments without the interruptions and inefficiencies of physical triage.

From HCO News — For many visitors, the first impression of their health network happens long before they reach the front door. At Froedtert Hospital, that first impression begins in the newly completed Blue Parking Structure. The six-level, 2,274-space facility is designed to do more than store cars. By emphasizing intuitive circulation, daylight and high-quality materials, the Blue Parking Structure transforms a utilitarian necessity into a welcoming gateway for patients, family and staff.

From uwm.edu — Peninnah Kako spent her career improving nursing care for people at their most challenging moments in life. That focus drew her to her current work, training Wisconsin nurses to be sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) and to care for sexual assault victims with compassion. Ciera Harris, a registered nurse with the Froedtert & MCW health network, completed the SANE training program and talked about her experience.

From WGN 9 — The CDO PowerCircle, led by Chairman Joseph Santana, and Froedtert ThedaCare Health announced a joint summit focused on helping inclusion leaders prove business impact as expectations for measurable results continue to rise. The May 13 – 14 program shows how inclusion can directly impact revenue, lower costs, and expand into new markets.

From Becker’s Oncology — Froedtert ThedaCare Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin have opened Wisconsin’s first proton therapy facility. The facility is located at the Clinical Cancer Center on the Froedtert Hospital campus in Milwaukee. Proton therapy will be available for adult patients through the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network and for pediatric patients in collaboration with Children’s Wisconsin.

Milwaukee — Patients with cancer now have life-saving proton therapy treatment available in Wisconsin at the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Clinical Cancer Center on the Froedtert Hospital campus. This is the first facility to provide proton therapy in the state. 

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Froedtert Hospital was noted as one of the approximately 2% of the nation’s 6,093 hospitals that have achieved Magnet designation at least five times, according to data from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

From InBusiness Madison — Froedtert ThedaCare will be one of more than 50 employers at the Madison College Community Job Fair on April 8 at the Goodman South Campus. The event is from 4 to 8 p.m., and is free and open to community members, students and alumni. Attendees can speak with hiring representatives, learn about in-demand skills and explore professional growth options, including internships and full- and part-time employment opportunities.

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Steve Basilotto, chief experience officer, Froedtert ThedaCare, was included in a list of CXOs who are transforming what it means to receive care. These leaders rewrite the patient journey, turning every interaction into an opportunity to deliver care that’s both clinically excellent and genuinely human. CXOs are helping to build systems where patients feel safe, heard and cared for at every single touchpoint, and where providers have the support and environment they need to do their best work.

From Spectrum News 1 — The National Eating Disorder Association found that about 30 million Americans experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. Maddie Boyle, Froedtert & MCW registered dietitian and nutritionist, shared about behaviors that can manifest into negative body image.

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Froedtert ThedaCare was among 75 U.S. health systems recognized by Global Healthcare Exchange as 2025 Supply Chains of Distinction. These health systems achieved top performance in supply chain operations. Honorees were selected based on “Perfect Order” metrics measuring order accuracy, automation, invoicing precision and payment efficiency. Each recipient met high benchmarks for supply chain automation and efficiency, reflecting increased adoption of digital tools and resilient operational strategies

From The Fireman Kenny Show — The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has declared March as National Nutrition Month. On this installment of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, Froedtert & MCW registered dietitian nutritionist Maddie Boyle talked about the role of diet and nutrition in health care.

From patch.com — Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc was one of three hospitals in Wisconsin recognized for safety and patient experience in a new report from Healthgrades. Healthgrades, an online platform that helps people find and compare doctors, specialists and hospitals, announced that 438 hospitals in 40 states met the criteria for its 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award.