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From CBS 58 — The Froedtert & MCW health network opened two new community hospitals in New Berlin and Pewaukee to provide high quality care in a setting close to home when sudden medical needs arise. The story also appeared in Milwaukee Biz Times, GM Today and Becker's Hospital Review.

From Medical Economics — Bradley Crotty, MD, MPH, chief digital engagement officer and internist at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin health network, sees the use of medical apps as a step along the road to making health care less of a transactional relationship between patient and physician.

From Business Insider — Joyce Sanchez, MD, medical director of the Froedtert & MCW Travel Health Clinic, talked about the importance of wearing a mask, including how a mask can protect you when you are standing in line or sitting on a plane.

From Today's TMJ4 — "It's important to reflect on what the holidays mean to us. The changes you're making to your holiday routine are with good purpose, there's a really good reason you’re doing this to keep you and the community safe." Andrew Schramm, PhD, Froedtert & MCW clinical psychologist, spoke with Today’s TMJ4. The topic? How we can work to manage stress as we enter a unique holiday season.

From WISN 12 — In Wisconsin, COVID-19 cases continue to mount and hospitals throughout the state are facing near capacity challenges. An Froedtert & MCW Froedtert Hospital emergency department physician shares his front-line perspective.

From National Geographic — Joyce Sanchez, MD, infectious disease specialist, and medical director for Froedtert & MCW Travel Health Clinic, is one of a panel of experts to weigh in on travel during the COVID-19 surge.

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Moorland Reserve Health Center will offer public drug collection events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.

From Telemundo Wisconsin — Este año es importante evitar contraer la gripe, ya que las comunidades de todo Wisconsin siguen luchando contra la propagación de otro virus en COVID-19. La influenza (gripe) puede ser una enfermedad respiratoria grave y a veces mortal, según un comunicado de prensa de Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades estiman que desde 2010, la gripe ha causado entre 140,000 y 960,000 hospitalizaciones y entre 12,000 y 79,000 muertes cada año. La mejor manera de ayudar a prevenir la gripe es vacunarse cada año, ya que se ha demostrado que las vacunas reducen el riesgo de contraer la enfermedad de la gripe, de acuerdo con el comunicado.

From Today’s TMJ4 — The City of Milwaukee is on track to set a new record number of homicides this year. As a result, hospitals are now feeling the effects and there’s a greater need for violence prevention. David Milia, MD, and Terri deRoon-Cassini, MD, reflected on the toll increasing violence is taking on hospitals and healthcare providers, and emphasized the importance and critical need for our partnership with 414LIFE.

From WISN 12 — Lupita finally left Froedtert Hospital after a six-month battle with COVID-19. Her brave journey continues as she recovers at home. This woman’s cup is half full!

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — A local Kindergarten teacher beat the odds at Froedtert Hospital. After contracting the flu, she found herself fighting for her life. Lucian "Buck" Durham, MD, provided insight to this patient’s case.

From the Milwaukee Business Journal — Froedtert & MCW health network is partnering with Northwestern Mutual to present Reverse Pitch MKE, part of Milwaukee Startup Week, where local entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to solve corporate challenges at both organizations using digital innovation. This story was also featured on urbanmilwaukee.com.

From WISN 12 — Kathleen Kramer rode her bicycle from Fond du Lac to Froedtert Hospital to get her 20th anniversary transplant checkup.

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — With flu season around the corner, Mary Beth Graham, MD, Froedtert & MCW infectious disease specialist, reminds us of the importance of getting a flu shot and answers commonly asked questions about the vaccine.

From NBC Nightly News — Marc de Moya, MD, chief of trauma surgery, provided a thoughtful interview about the recent increase in violence and its correlation to COVID-19, as well as the Froedtert & MCW partnership with 414LIFE. The segment kicked off a new NBC Nightly News series, "America’s Cities – Fact vs. Fiction."

From National Geographic — Is flying a good idea during a pandemic? Before you pack your bag, stuff some expert advice in your brain. Joyce L. Sanchez, MD, medical director, Froedert & MCW Travel Health Clinic weighs in.

From WTMJ 620 — Is plasma important to the fight against the pandemic? Mary Beth Graham, MD, medical director, Infection Prevention and Control Program, Froedtert Hospital; associate chief, Division of Infectious Disease, Medical College of Wisconsin; takes us through what scientists know and what we need to know.