Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin locations to host drive-thru flu shot clinics
From CBS 58 — For the second year, Froedtert is offering drive-thru flu clinics in Menomonee Falls, West Bend and New Berlin. The annual flu vaccination is an important step in protecting one’s health, and in the current COVID environment this becomes even more true. This was also covered by Fox 6, and CBS 58 covered it a second time.
Father with no underlying conditions recovering from severe COVID-19 symptoms 8 months later
From TMJ4 — Rahul Nanchal, MD, critical care provider in the Intensive Care Unit at Froedtert Hospital, explains how the Froedtert & MCW health network’s Post COVID-19 Care Program is helping people like Abigail and Mike who suffer ongoing symptoms from the virus.
COVID-19 questions: Should I get a vaccine even if I’ve been infected?
From Spectrum News 1 — Mary Beth Graham, MD, Froedtert & MCW infectious disease specialist, explains why the COVID-19 vaccine is still a safe and effective way to protect ourselves and others around us, and clarifies how the body’s immune system responds to COVID-19 versus the body’s immune response to the vaccine.
Inception Health team creates pyramid model for deploying digital therapeutics
From Healthcare Innovation — At the OnRamp Healthcare Conference, Mike Anderes, P.T., M.B.A., chief innovation and digital health officer for Froedtert Health and president of Inception Health; Brad Crotty, M.D., chief digital engagement officer for the Froedtert &MCW health network and the chief medical officer for Inception Health; and Erica Smith, PharmD, director of the enterprise care coordination team, discussed the Inception Health team's progress in deploying digital tools for 29 different conditions. The Froedtert & MCW health network created Inception Health six years ago and built a multidisciplinary team to collaborate with innovative companies to develop and scale up digital solutions across the health network.
Wisconsin doctors develop app to speed up treatment for patients with brain metastases
From TMJ4 — Joseph Bovi, MD, radiation oncologist, and Christopher J. Schultz, MD, FACR, FASTRO, radiation oncologist and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, developed the NIMBLE app last year. Dr. Bovi talks about how NIMBLE helps patients with cancers that spread from one part of the body to the brain. Providers are able to speed up decision-making and provide more timely care for critically ill patients.
Froedtert & MCW physical therapist takes title at Milwaukee's USA Triathlon
From BizTimes — Milwaukee native Annamarie Strehlow, 31, took the women’s overall Olympic-distance title at Milwaukee’s USA Triathlon in 2 hours, 7 minutes and 58 seconds. Strehlow, a Froedtert & MCW physical therapist, was recognized last year as one of BizTimes’ Notable Heroes.
Froedtert Health again named a top 10 workplace for equity, diversity and inclusion culture
Major Milwaukee employers join forces to boost diverse hiring, purchasing
Froedtert Health requiring COVID-19 vaccinations to protect staff and patients
Milwaukee — Froedtert Health is requiring staff and providers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1, 2021. This includes Froedtert & MCW Holy Family staff and all vendors, students, volunteers and others employed by or for Froedtert Health. We join many other health systems around southeast Wisconsin and the U.S.
High summer temperatures can lead to heat-related illnesses
From WISN 12 — Adam King, internist with Froedtert & MCW McKinley Health Center, explains how to stay safe in hot temperatures.
Froedtert program helps gunshot victims recover from physical and mental injuries
From CBS 58 — Gun violence in Milwaukee continues to skyrocket, with nonfatal shootings up nearly 35 percent compared to this time last year. Most gunshot victims are brought to Froedtert Hospital, the only adult level one trauma center in southeastern Wisconsin.
High summer temperatures can lead to heat-related illnesses
From WISN 12 — Adam King, internist with Froedtert & MCW McKinley Health Center, explains how to stay safe in hot temperatures.
New night market coming to the Deer District July - Sept.
From CBS 58 — A new night market is coming to Milwaukee's downtown Deer District. The event, presented by Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, will support minority-owned businesses, and supply the community with healthy, locally-produced food, and support and develop small food businesses. The Milwaukee Record and Spectrum News 1 also reported on the story.
Nine health systems among best workplaces for disability inclusion
From Becker’s Hospital Review — Froedtert & MCW health network was one of the nine health systems named to the 2021 Disability Equality Index's best places to work for disability inclusion. The index is jointly determined by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN. The companies determined the winners from a list of 319 companies that completed the Disability Equality Index assessment.
Froedtert Health again named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
Deer District Market presented by the Froedtert & MCW health network coming to the plaza at Fiserv Forum
After 6-month COVID-19 battle, Brookfield man goes home
From WISN 12 — Mike Berry, who almost died from COVID-19, is happy to finally be home after spending six months at Froedtert Hospital. Jay Patel, MD, pulmonary and critical care physician, and Arika Monka, his CVICU Nurse, talked about the care he received and how it felt to see him go home.
Community Response to Historic Philanthropic Campaign Sets Records
Evolving the virtual care experience for patients
From Accenture — Earlier this year at a multi-national conference, Mike Anderes, President of Inception Health and Chief Innovation and Digital Officer for Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, shared best practices and our evolving virtual care experience.
Wisconsin Doctor Says Medical Professionals Need More Training To Foster Better Health Outcomes For The LGBTQ+ Community
From WUWM 89.7 — Jessica Francis, MD, LGBTQ+ health specialist, talks about the social and structural inequities that impact health outcomes for LGBTQ+ populations and put the LGBTQ+ community at increased risk.
Froedtert Hospital Announces $11.5 Million Scholarship Fund in Partnership With Milwaukee Area Technical College and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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