News on Wisconsin's hospitals, health systems, and medical research, with a focus on patient care and community health access.
Aurora Health Care is expanding its orthopedic surgery capacity across southeastern Wisconsin as demand for joint replacement and sports medicine procedures continues to climb among an aging and active population.
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A growing number of Wisconsin primary care clinics are reserving same-day appointment slots to help patients get seen faster, an effort to counter growing wait times amid a statewide primary care physician shortage.
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A newly installed advanced MRI suite at Froedtert Hospital promises sharper imaging and shorter scan times, allowing physicians to detect certain conditions earlier and reduce wait times for patients.
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Bellin Health has introduced a specialized nurse residency track for its neonatal intensive care unit, aiming to build a pipeline of trained NICU nurses amid a persistent regional nursing shortage.
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Surgical teams at Marshfield Clinic Health System are increasingly turning to minimally invasive procedures for common operations, cutting hospital stays and helping patients across central Wisconsin return home sooner.
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A new virtual counseling initiative from Marshfield Clinic Health System aims to connect patients across central and northern Wisconsin with therapists despite a persistent shortage of local mental health providers.
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