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Steve Cho advances precision treatments in nuclear medicine

Steve Cho, MD, is focusing on enhancing precision cancer treatments that effectively target tumors that have metastasized.

By Madison Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

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UW Health expands drive-thru services with new screenings and vaccinations

UW Health has expanded its services at the John Wall Drive Thru Clinic in Madison to include blood pressure screenings and additional routine immunizations.

By Madison Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

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Stoughton Hospital honored with two prestigious awards by Press Ganey

By Madison Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

Stoughton Hospital has been recognized with the 2024 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award and the Pinnacle of Excellence Award by Press Ganey.

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Winter safety tips shared by UW Health Kids for families

By Madison Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

UW Health Kids has issued a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring children's safety during the winter months.

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Stoughton Hospital honored with awards for patient and outpatient experience

By Madison Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

Stoughton Hospital has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and one of America’s Best Hospitals for Outpatient Experience.

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Medical staff intervene timely to save UW Health employee's life

By Madison Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

Jean Reiche, a clinical dietitian and marathon runner from Madison, Wisconsin, faced a life-threatening situation when she experienced shortness of breath during a run in September.

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Stoughton Health donates upgraded LED stop paddles to local crossing guards

By Madison Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

Stoughton Health has announced a donation of new 18-inch LED stop paddles to local crossing guards, replacing their previous 12-inch signs.

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Stoughton Health reports $4.4 million in community benefits for FY2023

By Madison Reporter | Jan 3, 2025

Stoughton Health has been recognized for its significant contributions to community welfare, as detailed in the Wisconsin Hospital Association's (WHA) annual Community Benefits Report.

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Wisconsin recognizes UW Health for exemplary veteran support

By Madison Reporter | Dec 27, 2024

UW Health has been recognized as a Vets Ready Employer for 2024 by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and its Office of Veteran Employment Services.

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Pediatric type 2 diabetes cases surge; doctor emphasizes no blame

By Madison Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

Nationally, the incidence of Type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents has more than doubled over the past two decades, as highlighted by a UW Health Kids expert.

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East Madison Hospital receives Level IV Trauma Center status

By Madison Reporter | Dec 11, 2024

Patients in Madison and nearby areas now have improved access to critical care services following a recent certification of UW Health East Madison Hospital.

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Sister donates liver curing woman’s chronic disease after decades-long battle

By Madison Reporter | Dec 6, 2024

Jaime Marshall, a Wisconsin resident, has experienced a significant change in her life following a liver transplant that cured her of maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), a rare inherited metabolic disorder.

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Children's Wisconsin partners with UW Health Kids on congenital heart disease initiative

By Madison Reporter | Dec 4, 2024

Today, UW Health Kids and Children’s Wisconsin have announced a new joint venture to enhance pediatric cardiac and adult congenital heart care services.

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Understanding infant hip dysplasia: Detection and treatment insights

By Madison Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

Parents should be aware of hip dysplasia, a condition that affects newborns and can impact their mobility if left untreated.

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Med Flight doctor becomes patient after cardiac episode

By Madison Reporter | Nov 27, 2024

Michael Abernethy, a seasoned UW Health Med Flight physician and clinical professor of emergency medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, found himself in an unexpected situation around Thanksgiving 2023.

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Catholic Vote President: Survival of preemie baby 'destroys the pro-abortion movement's argument'

By Madison Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

Brian Burch, president of faith-based organization Catholic Vote, said the survival of a baby born at 22 weeks gestation "destroys the pro-abortion movement's argument" that a child isn't a human life at that stage.

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Catholic Vote President: Parents should know the ‘horrific reality of this evil movement’ of transgenderism

By Madison Reporter | May 29, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said parents should be warned of the "horrific reality" of the transgender movement and the potential harms of gender affirming treatments.

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Catholic Vote President: ‘The radical transgender ideology is asking even minor children to’ learn false science

By Madison Reporter | May 13, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said recent actions by the Biden Administration’s Health and Human Services department are “asking even minor children to” learn and acknowledge unscientific ideas about gender and biological sex.

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Catholic Vote President: ‘Children's lives are being forever altered and ruined’ by transgender movement

By Madison Reporter | May 6, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said “children's lives are being forever altered and ruined” by the transgender movement and “gender affirming care” programs.

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Kory on ivermectin settlement: ‘Taking a stand against a government health agency that is clearly overstepping its authority’

By Madison Reporter reports | Apr 8, 2024

In a groundbreaking settlement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to remove all social media posts and consumer directives discouraging the use of ivermectin for COVID-19 prevention and treatment.