Tag Health care
Nursing students partner with Watertown to reduce dementia stigma
On the streets of Watertown, University of Wisconsin–Madison nursing student Kathryn Gerber is learning about dementia and how a community can help remove the stigma that follows people with memory loss. Read More
Accuracy in radiation firm with ties to UW marks 25 years in Middleton
In 1989, Ed Neumueller — who had been general manager of a company established by UW–Madison faculty member John Cameron — helped found Standard Imaging in Middleton to build quality assurance products for radiation delivery machines used in cancer treatment. The company is marking its 25th anniversary this year. Read More
Student veterans find another service opportunity in social work
Social work is an increasingly popular choice for veterans returning to graduate school. Just under 20 percent of graduate students receiving veteran’s benefits at UW–Madison are pursuing a master’s degree in social work, according to data from the UW–Madison Graduate School, while only 4 percent of graduate students overall are enrolled in the MSW Program. Read More
Alumnus finds passion for patient advocacy after accident
When Jeff Mahlum suffered a spinal cord injury during a diving accident in 2011 that left him paralyzed from the chest down, he had the unfortunate opportunity to learn how confusing and daunting the health care system can be. Having graduated with a major in biology from the UW in 2013, Mahlum decided to use the gap year between undergraduate and medical school to learn more about how he could understand the needs of his future patients. Mahlum, who’s now enrolled at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, discovered patient advocacy and the Center for Patient Partnerships. Read More
Blank GE Healthcare visit highlights partnerships in Milwaukee area
Chancellor Rebecca Blank is beginning her second year leading the University of Wisconsin–Madison much as she began her first year – by reaching out across the state to talk about the positive impact the state’s flagship university has throughout Wisconsin. Read More
University spinoff aims to hit the mark precisely with brain-scanning tool
As brain surgeons test new procedures and drugs to treat conditions ranging from psychiatric disorders to brain cancer, accuracy is becoming an ever-greater issue. Read More
New, innovative School of Nursing building opening for fall semester
Signe Skott Cooper Hall isn’t just a new building. It’s a place where students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Nursing will learn using the latest technology. Read More
Population Health Institute offers Wisconsin data on Affordable Care Act
Data on Wisconsin’s experience with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its reform of the Medicaid and BadgerCare program are now easier to understand through a new chartpack released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, in partnership with the Covering Kids and Families program within the UW’s School of Human Ecology. Read More
UW Population Health Institute awarded $12 million to build culture of health
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has announced it will continue to fund the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) to rank and provide guidance for improving the health of America’s counties from Florida to Alaska. Read More
New imaging agent provides better picture of the gut
A multi-institutional team of researchers has developed a new nanoscale agent for imaging the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This safe, noninvasive method for assessing the function and properties of the GI tract in real time could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of gut diseases. Read More
UW Hospital and Clinics named state’s top hospital by U.S. News & World Report
For the third year in a row, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics has been named the best hospital in Wisconsin. Read More
Medical procedure for humans helps heal leaky show cow
When a dairy cow leaks milk, it can lead to variety of problems, from hygiene issues to infection. The condition is usually manageable, but for a show cow like Vertigo, it’s unacceptable. Read More
Faster, safer method zaps tumors with great success
When Kevin McSweeney was referred to UW Health last year for a tumor in his liver, he had already gone through six rounds of chemotherapy and 13 surgeries over ten years to treat his metastasized cancer. Read More
Program matches doctors and rural communities that want each other
For some people, moving away from their small hometown is the ultimate goal. Dave Hubbard wanted the complete opposite. In his search for the perfect career in family medicine, the physician from southwestern Wisconsin wanted to return to his roots. Read More
Disposable timer could be a nurse’s best friend
In medicine, time isn't just money: it can mean the difference between life and death. Clot-busters must be given in the first hour of arrival in a hectic emergency room. Intravenous medications can spoil, and catheters that overstay their welcome invite infection. Read More
Experienced executive LaBelle to lead Office of Corporate Relations
Susan LaBelle, a veteran private sector executive and economic development leader who has taught in the UW–Madison master's in biotechnology program, has been selected to head the university's Office of Corporate Relations (OCR). Read More
Junior Cal Melberg becomes ‘the match’
After attending a Be the Match bone marrow donor registration event on campus last May, UW–Madison junior Cal Melberg knew his chances of ever being matched were slim. Then, in September, he got the call. Read More
Innovative program reduces falls, increases quality of elderly life
When Loretta, a 78-year-old central Wisconsin woman, became unable to sit on her couch because of her fear of not being able to stand back up, she knew she needed help. She didn’t want to be a burden to her husband, who was already worried about her falling, so Loretta called her local doctor to find a solution. Read More
Teach-in to help “Young Invincibles” select health insurance options
A teach-in on new health insurance options is designed to send students home for Thanksgiving with important information to discuss with their families. Read More