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From Milwaukee Magazine — Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, the Milwaukee-based president of the American Medical Association and Froedtert & MCW anesthesiologist; Sabrina Hofmeister, DO, medical director of the Froedtert & MCW South Side Residency Program; and Mark Lodes, MD, Froedtert & MCW chief medical officer of population health and medical education, all weighed in on the doctor shortage — why it's happening, why it is particularly a problem for primary care and what to do if you lose your provider.

From CBS 58 — Camdin Gray, MD, Froedtert & MCW family medicine physician, talked about our Inclusion Health Clinic and how it aims to offer comprehensive medical care tailored to the LGBTQ+ community. The clinic provides primary and preventive care, addressing the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

From Spectrum News 1 — Hatim Attar, MD, Froedtert & MCW vascular neurologist, explained what an ischemic stroke is and the use of the acronym BE FAST to recognized the signs of a stroke.

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Razelle Kurzrock, MD, medical oncologist and the Froedtert & MCW Precision Medicine and Rare Cancer Clinic were profiled along with the stories of three cancer patients suffering from incurable cancers.

From WISN 12 — Jesse Ehrenfeld, Froedtert & MCW anesthesiologist, is the first openly gay leader of the American Medical Association, the nation’s largest professional organization for physicians and students in its 177-year history.

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Renee Kursel, MD, transplant cardiologist, and the Froedtert Hospital heart transplant team were featured in a story about a heart transplant recipient who ran 114 marathons with his old heart – and now dreams of running another, with someone else’s.

From TMJ4 — Tanya Anderson is a living donor coordinator at Froedtert Hospital. Tanya's mom has been in need of a kidney. Tanya isn't her mothers match, but she had surgery on March 13 to donate a kidney to someone else. Her mom received a voucher and when she is ready, the national kidney registry will identify what donors match her. When asked why she would tell people to donate, Tanya said the ability to help someone is beyond what she could've imagined.

From WUWM 89.7 — Randolph Lipchik, MD, Froedtert & MCW pulmonologist, addressed the health issues that arise from the poor air quality from wildfire smoke. "We see a rise in ER visits, hospitalizations, and actually an increase in cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke." Paying attention to the air quality index can give you an idea of when to take precautions, such as staying indoors, using indoor air filters or donning a well-fitting N95 mask if you go outside. You can sign up for air quality alerts with the DNR and check the air quality index (AQI) on AirNow.gov.

From Fox 6 — An organ donor has found another way to save lives: riding his bike. For 68-year-old Mark Scotch, his effort aims to get more living donors. He plans to ride around the Midwest — covering four states and roughly 1,200 miles. Ty Dunn, director of kidney and organ transplant at Froedtert Hospital, said the process of testing to be a living kidney donor is safe and easier than ever. This story was also covered on CBS 58.

From the Sheboygan Press — Froedtert & MCW health network has opened a second clinic in Sheboygan. The 7,000-square-foot Sheboygan South Taylor Clinic, 3736 S. Taylor Drive, has 10 exam rooms. It offers primary care, lab and imaging services.  

From Greater Milwaukee Today — The Froedtert & MCW health network hopes to open an 8,100-square-foot facility at the former Cedarburg BMO Harris Bank on Columbia Road. The facility will have 12 exam rooms and an on-site laboratory. Patients will be able to connect with care teams at this location for pediatrics and internal medicine services.

From the Washington County Daily News — During National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, the Daily News, in conjunction with local emergency service workers and healthcare professionals, took the opportunity to spread awareness about some of the issues these professionals help people with every day. Jorge Saucedo, MD, Froedtert & MCW cardiologist, explained that heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women in the United States. Saucedo added that not only does keeping the heart healthy increase lifespan, but it also allows people to live more comfortably, reducing risks.

From the Washington Freeman — Spring’s approach heralds Wisconsin’s outdoor season — and with it, allergy season. Dan Hambrook, MD, Froedtert & MCW allergist and immunologist, explains what to expect for allergens and treatments this year. 

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Froedtert & MCW health network was among 209 health systems ranked by Monigle based on their ability to meet the "human needs and desires of their patients and communities in all types of physical, digital, and interpersonal experiences across their organizations," the agency told Becker's. The rankings correlate with patient satisfaction scores and market share growth, Monigle said.

From WIS Politics — Froedtert & MCW health network will open a primary care clinic to serve residents of Cedarburg and the surrounding communities. The location is slated to open in spring of 2025, pending approval of the Village of Cedarburg.

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.