Cancer patient shares a unique gift with doctors helping in his fight
From TMJ4 — Six years ago, Lawrence Murphy (who goes by Murf) was diagnosed with stage III clear cell carcinoma, a kidney cancer. After that diagnosis and a life-saving surgery, Murf began to sketch his procedures — on lab coats that he presents to the doctors who treated him. Lindsay Puckett, Froedtert & MCW radiation oncologist, received the sixth, and latest, lab coat that Murf made.
Froedtert Hospital and ThedaCare recognized by Vizient as 2023 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performers
Medical Mysteries: Were wedding jitters making her sick?
From The Washington Post — James Findling, MD, Froedtert & MCW endocrinologist, was featured in a "Medical Mysteries" article after treating Cushing's disease — a rare endocrine disorder. Dr. Findling is internationally recognized for his treatment of the disease.
Froedtert Hospital announces $90,000 scholarship fund in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
From Wisconsin Health News — Froedtert Hospital announced today a $90,000 Froedtert Scholars fund for scholarships to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Froedtert Scholars is a 10-year program funding junior and senior undergraduate scholarships for the study of health-related fields.
The importance of mammograms for people of all ages
From TMJ4 — Caitlin Patten, MD, Froedtert & MCW surgical oncologist, talks about the how important it is to catch breast cancer early. The best way to do that is to know your body and understand your risk whether it be genetic, age or lifestyle based, and most importantly get regular mammograms.
Health system venture arms invest in post-acute care startup
From Healthcare Innovation — Froedtert Health's venture arm Inception Health, Ballad Health's venture arm Ballad Ventures, and Baycrest's innovation arm the Center for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) are among the early investors in Homecare Hub, a Toronto-based post-acute care company that is creating small 2- to 12-person co-living care homes on-demand.
Froedtert to fully acquire insurance provider serving 23 Wisconsin counties, 117K people
From Wisconsin Public Radio — Froedtert Health announced plans to buy out another health system's share of an insurance provider that serves 23 Wisconsin counties and 117,000 people. Ascension Wisconsin has agreed to sell its 50 percent interest in Network Health to Froedtert, after the two health care providers previously split ownership 50-50, according to Froedtert Health's announcement. This story also appeared on Becker's Hospital Review, Healthcare Dive, Washington County Daily News, FOX 11 News, Wisconsin Health News and Urban Milwaukee.
First responders in Wauwatosa practice emergency preparedness plan ahead of 2024 RNC
From CBS 58 — First responders and medical facilities in Wauwatosa teamed up to practice their emergency preparedness plan ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Emergency response crews practiced their training and communication with various law enforcement and outside agencies. The practice is aimed at providing all first responders with the tools needed to tackle worst case scenarios. This story was also covered by TMJ4, Spectrum News 1 and FOX 6.
Domestic violence has a cost. Here's what employers and businesses can do about it.
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Richelle Webb Dixon, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Froedtert Hospital, participated in a panel of more than 50 people who gathered to discuss the economic impact of domestic abuse and how employers can respond.
Froedtert Health to acquire sole ownership of Network Health
Froedtert Health and Ascension Wisconsin have signed an agreement that will allow Froedtert Health to purchase Ascension Wisconsin’s interest in Network Health, a provider of customized commercial and Medicare health insurance plans.
Network Health to partner with Gee's MKE Wellness Clinic in Milwaukee
From the Milwaukee Business Journal — Network Health is launching a partnership with Gee's MKE Wellness Clinic, a free health care clinic within popular Gee’s Clippers barbershop in Milwaukee, to provide free health care and education to individuals in the community.
Health system VC arms back home care platform
From Becker’s Health IT — Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health's venture arm, Inception Health, and Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health's venture arm, Ballad Ventures, backed a $2.5 million funding round for a senior housing and care solution platform.
Froedtert Hospital Announces $90,000 Scholarship Fund in Partnership with The University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Froedtert Hospital announced a $90,000 Froedtert Scholars fund for scholarships to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Froedtert Scholars is a 10-year program funding junior and senior undergraduate scholarships for the study of health-related fields.
Which health systems teamed up with Amazon, Google + Microsoft
From Becker's Health IT — Big Tech companies continue to assist health systems with their digital transformations. Froedtert Health was among nine collaborations from the past month.
As Wisconsin hospitals systems near merger, they say health equity is a top priority
From Chief Healthcare Executive — Cathy Jacobson, CEO of Froedtert, and Imran A. Andrabi, president and CEO of ThedaCare, both say the merger of the two systems offers the chance to expand healthcare options in Wisconsin’s underserved communities. They both stress that the two systems have long focused on closing disparities in outcomes among disadvantaged groups.
The Froedtert & MCW Health Network Taps AWS to Deliver Personalized Patient Care
From HITconsultant.net — Inception Health, the innovation arm of the Froedtert & MCW health network, announced today that it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to advance the personalization of care and improve value to patients and communities served by the Froedtert & MCW health network. Through new services from within the Froedtert & MCW mobile application, patients are able to take steps to manage their health at their convenience, anywhere, anytime. This story also appeared on Wisconsin Health News.
Froedtert & MCW health network taps new digital health partner for employees
From Becker’s Hospital Review — The Froedtert & MCW health network has tapped Xealth, a digital health platform, to enroll its employees into the Omada Health virtual care program. The Omada Health virtual care program is designed to help patients maintain a healthy weight to prevent diabetes. This story also appeared on Yahoo News.
Sepsis: The deadly disease you might not be familiar with
From TMJ4 — Nathan Ledeboer, PhD, Froedtert & MCW pathologist, explained why sepsis is a medical emergency. He also outlined Froedtert & MCW clinical trials that evaluate a patient's risk for sepsis.
Froedtert, ThedaCare CEOs envision staffing improvements after merger
From Modern Healthcare — As Froedtert Health and ThedaCare inch closer to completing a merger that would create an 18-hospital chain in Wisconsin, their top leaders say the deal would enable the new health system to better weather a tough labor market.
Dousman principal shares AFib journey to 'help somebody else'
From Fox6 — Jorge Saucedo, MD, cardiologist with the Froedtert & MCW health network, talked about dangers of AFib (atrial fibrillation) and its treatments.
Already working toward a healthier Wisconsin, head of AMA takes mission to national level
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, anesthesiologist at Froedtert Hospital, and professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, is the current president of the American Medical Association, the largest association of physicians and medical students in the country. One of his highest priorities as AMA President is advancing the AMA’s recovery plan for American physicians which looks to address physician burnout — especially in the wake of COVID — and reform parts of the healthcare system that may make it difficult to practice.