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UW Health expands AI use for better patient-provider interactions

UW Health is set to expand its use of artificial intelligence technology, aiming to quadruple the number of care providers using an ambient listening tool by mid-2025.

By Madison Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

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Lt. Governor Rodriguez discusses healthcare workforce with Stoughton Health

Stoughton Health recently hosted Lt.

By Madison Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

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Stoughton Health donates blood pressure kits to E.D. Locke Public Library

By Madison Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

Stoughton Health has provided blood pressure monitoring kits to the E.D. Locke Public Library in McFarland.

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UW Health hosts open house showcasing cutting-edge cancer research

By Madison Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

Tour an advanced cancer research facility and engage with experts at the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center's upcoming Open House.

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Colon cancer patient advocates self after successful trial participation

By Madison Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

Scott Strege's journey from a metastatic colon cancer diagnosis to recovery highlights the significance of self-advocacy and clinical trials in cancer treatment.

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Innovative immune cell therapies aim to tackle solid tumor challenges

By Madison Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

Modified immune cell therapies have shown significant promise in treating blood and lymphatic system cancers, but their effectiveness against solid tumors remains a challenge. Dr. Zhubin Gahvari, a researcher at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center,...

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American Family Children's Hospital plans major expansion for pediatric intensive care

By Madison Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, is set to expand its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and introduce a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) to meet increasing demand.

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UW Health University Hospital tops Wisconsin in Newsweek ranking

By Madison Reporter | Mar 5, 2025

UW Health has been recognized once again in Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals list.

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Daylight saving impacts teen sleep; expert advises gradual adjustment

By Madison Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

Daylight saving time begins this weekend, requiring clocks to be set forward by one hour.

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Stoughton Health's Tina DeGroot receives national preceptor award

By Madison Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists has awarded Tina DeGroot, PhD, APRN, the Preceptor of the Year Award.

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Badger Challenge registration opens; moves to UW Health Eastpark Medical Center

By Madison Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

The Badger Challenge, an annual event aimed at supporting cancer research and treatment initiatives, is now open for registration.

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Child diagnosed with rare genetic disorder after 14-year search

By Madison Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

Imagine having a child who seems healthy at birth, only to face unexplained developmental challenges as they grow.

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Caring Canines brings comfort to children at American Family Children's Hospital

By Madison Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

Thanks to community support, the volunteer program Caring Canines at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, has been thriving for two years.

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UW Health opens new family medicine clinic in Janesville

By Madison Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

UW Health is set to enhance primary care services in south central Wisconsin with the opening of a new family medicine clinic in Janesville.

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Understanding causes and treatments for bladder incontinence

By Madison Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

Bladder incontinence, characterized by a loss of bladder control, affects many individuals, disrupting daily activities such as shopping or exercising. Dr. Christine Heisler, a urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon at UW Health,...