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From Spectrum News 1 — February is designated as American Heart Month to raise awareness about cardiovascular health. Jacquelyn Kulinski, MD, Froedtert & MCW cardiologist, shared the crucial role of cholesterol in building cells and digesting fatty foods.

From WPR — Kenya Brown’s career with the Froedtert & MCW health network began when she was a junior at Carmen High School of Science and Technology. Brown took a series of college-level health care classes, earning both high school and college credits through a dual enrollment program. When she graduated, Brown was offered a full-time position at Froedtert Hospital, where she’s now in a management training program.   

From Spectrum News 1 — “Scanxiety,” a term used for intense anxiety experienced before, during and after an MRI or CT scan, is a common feeling for patients. Stephanie Cheok, MD, Froedtert & MCW neurosurgeon, shared some insight with Spectrum News 1 surrounding brain scans and imaging tests.

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Matthew Partridge was appointed senior vice president of finance and treasury at Milwaukee, Wis.-based Froedtert ThedaCare Health.

From wisbusiness.com — According to a new report there are currently over 400 open clinical trials in Wisconsin. Open clinical trials in the state, including those at the Froedtert & MCW health network, cover a broad range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s and dementia, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, and over 200 trials for cancer. 

From Spectrum News 1 — Wisconsin faces an urgent organ shortage, with over 1,500 residents currently on transplant waiting lists, predominantly for kidneys, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health. Leigh Anne Mixon, vice president, Froedtert & MCW Transplant Program, talked about living kidney donation and the evaluation process. Mixon donated a kidney in 2024.

From Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare — A new study out of Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee’s only adult Level 1 Trauma Center, has found that using an eight-minute sepsis blood test in the emergency department led to a 42% reduction in mortality and shortened hospital stays by nearly two days for patients suspected to have an infection.

From biztimes.com — Tami Martin, director of workforce development, Froedtert ThedaCare Health, will be part of a breakout session entitled "Fostering Healthcare Career Interest and Impact" at the upcoming Future Workforce Summit. The event is designed to better connect the region’s business and education communities to help develop the region’s future workforce.

From Spectrum News 1 — A non-invasive procedure to help calm tremors in some patients is now offered in the Milwaukee area. Kunal Gupta, MD, Froedtert & MCW neurosurgeon, talked about MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) and how it combines two technologies to treat people with essential tremor and for some people with Parkinson’s-related tremors.

From Spectrum News 13 — Oshkosh residents have another choice when it comes to health care in the city. After years of planning and construction, Froedtert ThedaCare opened its new medical center in the city’s downtown, creating about 60 new jobs. Making health care more accessible in more neighborhoods is the impetus behind the new facility in downtown Oshkosh.

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Matthew Partridge has been named senior vice president of finance and treasury at Froedtert ThedaCare. Prior to his new role, Partridge served as CFO – South Region for Froedtert Health and as vice president of finance for Froedtert Health.

From Spectrum News 1 — GLP-1 medications mimic gut hormones to reduce appetite, and now there's a needle-free option. Srividya Kidambi, MD, Froedtert & MCW endocrinologist, said using a GLP-1 should be looked at as another tool to improve health markers, but a healthy diet and exercise are still the most important.

From Spectrum News 1 — Flexing a new fitness routine is common when the new year rolls around. Julie Carpenter, Froedtert & MCW licensed athletic trainer, shared some tips to create a consistent workout regimen. Carpenter emphasized the importance of starting slow and being realistic.

From WHBL — Opinions over public health run the gamut, but directing action towards the community’s health care needs requires careful information gathering and analysis.  Healthy Sheboygan County is hoping to do just such a study through the online Community Health Needs Assessment being conducted by the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health, Aurora Health Care, HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital, Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Lakeshore Community Health Care and the United Way of Sheboygan County.

From Cure Today — William A. Hall, MD, Froedtert & MCW radiation oncologist, discussed overtreatment in gastrointestinal cancer care and how AI-driven response assessment is shaping personalized treatment. 

From Becker’s Hospital Review — More than 150 orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new health systems, orthopedic practices and hospitals in 2025, as reported by Becker’s. The Froedtert & MCW health network added Robert Brooks, DO.

From Becker’s Health IT — ChatGPT Health, the new platform from OpenAI, was developed with the help of 260 physicians from across the world. Uzair Ghori, Froedtert & MCW critical care specialist and interventional pulmonologist, is one of the health system-affiliated physicians who assisted with that project, according to a May 2025 HealthBench report.

From TMJ4 — According to the Department of Health Services, there is a surge in respiratory illness across the state, with southeast Wisconsin being particularly affected. The increased flu activity has prompted people who haven't received flu shots in years to seek vaccination. Mary Beth Graham, MD, Froedtert & MCW infectious disease specialist, noted that our health network has seen an increase in visits and hospitalizations related to influenza since mid-December. Dr. Graham also noted that it is not too late to get vaccinated for the flu.

From Spectrum News 1 — According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are around 160 Christmas decorating-related injuries every day over the holiday season and almost half of those injuries are from falls. Peyton Keeling, MD, Froedtert & MCW orthopaedic surgeon, said it's common to see broken wrists, ankles and shoulders, as well as back and head injuries. He noted a fall from a ladder, even from a few feet, can be serious.

From WUWM — Leigh Anne Mixon, vice president of the Froedtert & MCW Transplant Service Line, was part of a group discussing misconceptions around organ donation — and the impact organ donations can have on grieving families.

From Spectrum News 1 — Mary Beth Graham, MD, Froedtert & MCW internal medicine and infectious disease specialist, talked about the flu and how it is spread through respiratory droplets. She encouraged people to be mindful when sneezing or coughing and to avoid touching their faces. Graham said in addition to getting vaccinated, there are steps we can take to avoid getting sick. Those things include lots of handwashing, wiping down commonly used surfaces and staying home if you are sick.