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Morgan Westphal receives DAISY Award for exemplary nursing at Aspirus Eagle River

Aspirus Eagle River Hospital has recognized Morgan Westphal, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

By The Sconi | Dec 20, 2024

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Bruce Crossing native joins Aspirus family medicine team

Aspirus Ontonagon Clinic has announced the addition of Helen Domitrovich, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, to its family medicine team.

By The Sconi | Dec 19, 2024

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Wisconsin reports first presumptive human case of avian influenza

By The Sconi | Dec 18, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has identified the first presumptive positive human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1), commonly referred to as bird flu, in Barron County.

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Aspirus OME awards Dr. Whitney Sinclair for outstanding contribution in medical education

By The Sconi | Dec 18, 2024

The Aspirus Office of Medical Education (OME) has announced Dr. Whitney Sinclair as the recipient of this year's Mission Award.

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Aspirus CEO discusses need for stronger margins in healthcare

By The Sconi | Dec 16, 2024

Health care systems are grappling with mounting financial pressures, according to Aspirus CEO Matthew Heywood.

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Gwen Moore discusses military roles and fiscal policies in recent tweets

By The Sconi | Dec 13, 2024

In recent tweets by Rep. Gwen Moore from December 10-13, 2024, she addressed concerns about military involvement in culture wars led by figures like Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump.

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Wisconsin introduces Medicaid-funded housing support for vulnerable residents

By The Sconi | Dec 12, 2024

Starting February 1, 2025, Wisconsin will implement a new initiative aimed at providing housing support services to Medicaid members experiencing housing insecurity who are also dealing with substance use or mental health conditions.

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Gwen Moore criticizes Trump's policies and Tulsi Gabbard's potential intelligence role

By The Sconi | Dec 10, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 9-10, Rep. Gwen Moore addresses concerns about birthright citizenship under Trump’s influence and critiques Tulsi Gabbard's potential role in national intelligence due to perceived risks to national security.

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Rep. Gwen Moore criticizes CFPB dismantling and addresses political accountability

By The Sconi | Dec 6, 2024

In recent tweets by Rep. Gwen Moore dated December 5-6, 2024, she voiced concerns about the potential dismantling of the CFPB and its impact on financial regulation for Americans while also addressing political accountability regarding allegations...

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Black River Memorial Hospital and Krohn Clinic merge to form Black River Health

By The Sconi | Dec 5, 2024

Black River Memorial Hospital and Krohn Clinic have announced their unification to form Black River Health, effective December 30, 2024.

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Black River Memorial Hospital receives leadership award for quality

By The Sconi | Dec 5, 2024

Black River Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin has been recognized with a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

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Rep. Gwen Moore critiques Musk's plan and supports justice reform

By The Sconi | Dec 3, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 2-3, 2024, Rep. Gwen Moore addresses critical issues including Elon Musk's proposal affecting financial regulation and bipartisan efforts towards justice reform by advocating tax exemptions on settlements for...

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Aspirus OME honors Dr. Abigail Taub with Vision Award

By The Sconi | Dec 3, 2024

For the sixth consecutive year, the Aspirus Office of Medical Education (OME) is acknowledging the efforts of Aspirus Health Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) who serve as clinical educators for medical students and APC students.

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Wisconsin Wayfinder marks one year helping families with special health care needs

By The Sconi | Dec 3, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is marking the first anniversary of Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children's Resource Network.

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Aspirus hospital supports local Meals on Wheels program

By The Sconi | Dec 2, 2024

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital in Wisconsin is contributing to the community by supporting the Meals on Wheels program.

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Aspirus Stanley Hospital launches local access SANE program

By The Sconi | Dec 2, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports that approximately 1.2 million adults in Wisconsin have experienced sexual violence, equating to about one in three adult women and nearly one in five adult men.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers affects multiple states including Wisconsin

By The Sconi | Nov 29, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of...

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Gwen Moore discusses healthcare and consumer protection in recent tweets

By The Sconi | Nov 27, 2024

In recent tweets dated November 25-27, 2024, Rep. Gwen Moore addressed key issues such as healthcare affordability and consumer protection measures under current legislation and policies by the Biden administration

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Aspirus honors Ciara Zdroik with Joy Award for excellence in teaching

By The Sconi | Nov 27, 2024

The Aspirus Office of Medical Education (OME) has announced the recipient of its annual Joy Award, which recognizes the contributions of clinical teachers to medical students and advanced practice clinician (APC) students.

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Rep. Gwen Moore shares insights on leadership and legislative decisions

By The Sconi | Nov 21, 2024

In recent tweets by Rep. Gwen Moore dated November 20-21, she celebrated presidential leadership while expressing opposition to HR 9495 due to lack of debate opportunities.