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From WPR — Certain foods and fluids are known to irritate the bladders of many people. Other foods are believed to reduce incontinence. Michael Guralnick, MD, Froedtert & MCW urologist, talked about the importance of diet on bladder control.

From Washington County Daily News — May 19 – 25 is the 50th annual National EMS Week, and local emergency service representatives are spreading the word about the important work EMS providers do every day. May is also National Trauma Awareness Month, dedicated to honoring those who treat people’s injuries after the EMT workers bring them in. Ginger Knapp, trauma program coordinator at Froedtert & MCW health network, said a lot of what trauma centers do revolves around the care that patients receive once they get to the hospital.

From WPR — Cases of whooping cough are on the rise in Wisconsin, especially in the northeastern region. Whooping cough, known formally as pertussis, is characterized by prolonged coughing that leaves patients gasping for air. Mary Beth Graham, Froedtert & MCW infectious disease physician, explained that — while the disease is most severe in infants and young children — it can also be fairly serious in older children and adults.

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network plans to open a new primary care clinic on Milwaukee's east side early next year. The project, called Lafayette Clinic, would be located at 2071 N. Summit Ave., and is meant to expand access to primary care and obstetrical and gynecological care for people on the east side, according to a press release issued Monday.

From Becker's Hospital Review — Newsweek has released its third annual list of best maternity hospitals in the U.S. The magazine collaborated with Statista, a global data and business intelligence portal, to compile the ranking, which assigns either a four-or-five-star ribbon to hospitals. Five-star ribbon performance is the highest rating category on the list. Froedtert Hospital was among 168 hospitals that received the five-ribbon ranking from Newsweek, organized by state.

From Fox 6 — Greg's journey took him from workouts, to the hospital, to cardiac rehab, and then back to the hospital. Only the second trip to Froedtert West Bend Hospital was to build a new cardiac rehab clinic for others.

From WisBusiness.com — Froedtert Hospital was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ , according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by PINC AI™, the technology and services brand of Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), and reported by Fortune.

From Urban Milwaukee — Press Ganey has recognized the Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network as a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner, recognition sustained for six consecutive years. As a leader in the health care industry, Press Ganey notes that the Cancer Network signifies the best practices businesses should consider in 2024.

Milwaukee — Press Ganey has recognized the Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network as a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner, recognition sustained for six consecutive years. As a leader in the health care industry, Press Ganey notes that the Cancer Network signifies the best practices businesses should consider in 2024.

From Wisconsin Hospital Association Valued Voice — Froedtert ThedaCare Health CEO Cathy Jacobson was the featured CEO at The Cap Times Power Hour held on April 12 in Madison. In her remarks, Jacobson highlighted the systemic issues in the health care industry, including inadequate reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid and the health care workforce shortage that cannot keep up with the demand for care.

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Imran Andrabi, MD, is more than 100 days into his role as president of the newly combined 18-hospital system in Wisconsin formed by Froedtert Health and ThedaCare, and he's quick to note this timeline. "Not that I'm counting, but it's day 103," Dr. Andrabi told Becker's April 12. "I say that out loud often because it's important to remember it's been a short time since we have come together. There was a lot of work that was done beforehand. But now it's allowed teams across the system to come together and start having some meaningful conversations."

From CBS 58 — Heart transplant recipient, Derek Lindstrom, spoke on what it meant for him to receive this second chance at the Donate Life flag-raising. Takushi Kohmoto, MD, Froedtert & MCW heart transplant surgeon, was one of the doctors assisting with Derek’s heart transplant. Dr. Kohmoto says organ donation is a selfless act and reminded everyone who wanted to be an organ donor to check the box the next time you renew your driver's license.

From Spectrum News 1 — In 2017, Carl Jackson was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease and congestive heart failure. An ICD, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, cleared him to receive a kidney transplant. Beje Thomas, MD, Froedtert & MCW transplant nephrologist, explained the wide gap between the number of people who need a transplant and those who get one — as well finding a kidney for Jackson.

From WPR — In response to a listener request, Anita D’Souza, MD, medical oncologist, Froedtert & MCW Clinical Cancer Center, discusses a rare blood disorder called amyloidosis.

From wha.org — Nominated by health care and community leaders, Cathy Jacobson, CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, was awarded WHA’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award. WHA’s annual Distinguished Service Award honors a senior health care executive who has demonstrated a long-standing and impactful commitment to advancing health care statewide and in their community.

From AWS — The Froedtert & MCW health network is using technology to reimagine healthcare. Its innovation arm, Inception Health, seeks to improve the patient experience through digital applications that use artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to personalize care and alleviate stress on clinicians.

From Verywell Health — Virtual nursing is being implemented in hospitals across the U.S. A virtual nurse is a real human registered nurse, not an AI robot. Erin Green, RN, Froedtert & MCW executive director of digital health clinical operations, told Verywell that virtual nursing has been a long-standing program at Froedtert & MCW health network since 2005. That’s when we launched a “Virtual ICU” to help relieve staff burden from rising patient volumes and acuity, as well as a diminishing workforce.

From Becker’s Health IT — On a recent episode of the "Becker's Healthcare Podcast," Bradley Crotty, MD, vice president and chief digital officer of Froedtert Health, spoke about how technology supports health systems as they go through workforce and care delivery redesigns to support more efficient and precise organizations.

From WTMJ AM620 — At the 9-minute mark, Beje Thomas, MD, Froedtert & MCW transplant nephrologist, talks about national Donate Life Month. Dr. Thomas is joined by two transplant patients, Carl and Derek, who share their experiences with transplant.

From Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT — Join us for an insightful episode featuring Dr. Bradley Crotty, VP and chief digital officer at the Froedtert & MCW health network, as he shares his background and expertise. Discover Dr. Crotty's most successful project, his priorities for the upcoming year, and insights into the anticipated changes in his role and teams.

From Fox 6 — James Thomas, MD, Froedtert & MCW medical oncologist, talked about the rise in cancer among young people. "These young people getting cancer, they often present with later stage disease. Often the cancer has metastasized and spread to other areas," Dr. Thomas said.