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Without a single cut, lung valve procedure helps emphysema patients breathe easier. The only problem: Not enough people know about it

Aug. 31, 2022

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — About two years ago, John McLees' lungs had become so badly damaged that he could barely get from one side of his small condo to the other without feeling like he'd just finished an intense workout. McLees' doctors at Froedtert & MCW presented him with a option that wouldn't require a single cut and could easily be reversed if it didn't work. Jonathan Kurman, MD, interventional pulmonologist explained how bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) works and how it helps patients with COPD or emphysema.

Froedtert Health unveils rehab hospital, dermatology clinics

Aug. 30, 2022

From the Milwaukee Business Journal — Froedtert Health provided an exclusive tour of the renovated Froedtert Bluemound Campus facility to the Milwaukee Business Journal. The location includes the Froedtert Bluemound Rehabilitation Hospital and a pharmacy, as well as the Froedtert Bluemound Clinics that include dermatology and the Mohs Surgery Clinic.

Project SEARCH celebrates graduation of 8 interns

Aug. 17, 2022

From CBS 58 — Andres Gonzalez, vice president and chief diversity officer at Froedtert Health, talked about the Project Search program and its positive effects on the community.

Froedtert Health announces Alicia M. Maitland as senior vice president of finance

Aug. 16, 2022
Froedtert Health announced today that Alicia M. Maitland joined Froedtert Health as senior vice president, finance. In Maitland’s role, she will have oversight and responsibility for key business operations including accounting; internal controls; financial reporting; tax; payroll; reimbursement; decision support and financial planning; risk management and treasury activities.

Monkeypox in Wisconsin: The symptoms, preventions and vaccine

Aug. 11, 2022

From WUWM 89.7 — Mary Beth Graham, MD, medical director of infection prevention and control for Froedtert Hospital, joined the Lake Effect show to share more about monkeypox symptoms, prevention methods and vaccination availability.

Odds of hospitalization lower with remote monitoring in COVID-19

July 27, 2022

From medicalexpress.com — In a retrospective, observational study, Bradley H. Crotty, M.D., M.P.H., internal medicine physician, and his Froedtert & MCW colleagues examined the activation of a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program for COVID-19. They determined the remote program is associated with a lower likelihood of hospitalization and shorter length of stay.

Proton therapy for cancer patients will soon be available in Wisconsin

July 22, 2022

From Spectrum News 1 — In just about two years, the Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network will be home to the first location where proton therapy will be available to Wisconsinites battling cancer. Christopher Schultz, MD, FACR, FASTRO, chair and professor in the department of radiation oncology, spoke with Spectrum News 1 about this more advanced and targeted way to treat patients with cancer.

Froedtert Health earns top score for disability inclusion practices

July 21, 2022
Froedtert Health was named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, earning a top 100 score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI).

COVID cases tick up; officials urge wearing masks in indoor public spaces

July 12, 2022

From Fox6 — Mary Beth Graham, MD, FIDSA, FACP, Froedtert & MCW infectious disease specialist, talked to Fox6 about the uptick in COVID-19 cases and new strains we're seeing in our community.

COVID-19 patients using remote monitoring portal had 32 percent lower hospitalization rate, study shows

July 12, 2022

From WPR — Bradley Crotty, MD, chief digital engagement officer for Froedtert Health, spoke with WPR about a study where 5,363 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 logged on to a remote patient-monitoring program via their computers or a mobile phone app.

The nuances of sunscreen and how to care for your skin

July 11, 2022

From WPR — Olushola Akinshemoyin Vaughn, MD, Froedtert & MCW dermatologist, spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio listeners about the importance of sun protection and skin cancer screenings.

Movement disorder treatment; Lake Geneva man benefits from brain surgery

July 6, 2022

From Fox 6 — Jerry Hawyer is back to doing the things he loves in life after deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment for essential tremor at the Froedtert & MCW Neuroscience Institute. Ryan Brennan, DO, Jerry’s neurologist, explains how a small device implanted in Jerry's brain greatly improved the quality of his life.

Milwaukee dermatologist recommends sunscreen daily

June 27, 2022

From Spectrum News 1 — Edit Olasz, MD, PhD, Froedtert & MCW dermatologist, encourages everyone to wear sunscreen year round. She said it not only protects skin from a sunburn but also dark spots, early aging and even skin cancer.

The story of a Wisconsin same-sex couple's path to parenthood

June 20, 2022

From WUWM 98.7 — For many LGBTQ couples, the path to parenthood is different than for heterosexual parents. For Jake and Nick, they went to the Gestational Carrier Program, which is a part of the Froedtert & MCW Reproductive Medicine Center, to help start their family.

Neurology Live Peer Exchange: Managing MS in the COVID-19 Era

June 17, 2022

From neurologylive.com — Ahmed Z. Obeidat, MD, PhD, led a discussion with neurologists about managing multiple sclerosis (MS) using telemedicine during COVID-19.

Froedtert Health launches hiring events to fill 1,800 job openings

June 14, 2022

From TMJ 4 — Representatives for Froedtert & MCW health network said jobs that are in demand right now are medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, patient access service reps and clinic techs.

Milwaukee Strain for the Brain fundraiser for brain tumor research

June 5, 2022

From Fox 6 — Milwaukee's Strain for the Brain Run/Walk took place Sunday, June 5, honoring individuals living with a brain tumor, those who lost the fight and the many people who love them. "It’s bringing families and patients together to realize they are not alone in this battle," said Jennifer Connelly, MD, Froedtert & MCW neuro-oncologist.

Sound waves: New clinical trial in Wisconsin uses technology to treat liver cancer

June 1, 2022

From Spectrum News 1 — Instead of a scalpel, sound pulses are now being used to treat liver cancer. It's potentially groundbreaking technology, with a national clinical trial happening in Wisconsin. Amanda Smolock, MD, PhD, a Froedtert & MCW vascular and interventional radiologist talked about the non-invasive therapy, called histotripsy. By using focused sound waves, the technology targets tumors in the liver.

Student pilot in Wauwatosa plane crash dies, donates four organs

May 31, 2022

From WISN 12 — Four lives were saved by organ donation. "With the pandemic, most centers are having a really difficult time finding organ donors for their very sick patients," said Veronica Loy, DO, transplant specialist with the Transplant Center at Froedtert Hospital. "It's such a tragedy, such a young lost life, but what a mature decision that this young man made that's life-changing for many people."

How to manage menopause

May 31, 2022

From WPR — Jenna Sarvaideo, DO, endocrinologist with the Froedtert & MCW Inclusion Health Clinic, spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio’s Jill Nadeau on the Larry Meiller Show about menopause — a time of life for women when the amount of estrogen in the body decreases.

Milwaukee shootings strain Froedtert & MCW Trauma Center, staff

May 25, 2022

From Fox 6 — Terri deRoon-Cassini, MS, PhD; Libby Schroeder, MD; and Nick Jazdzewski, emergency department nurse, talked about working on the front lines to care for not only patients coming through our Emergency Department and Trauma Center doors every day, but also for their colleagues.

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