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Longtime SSM Health Wisconsin leader to retire after 40 years

DeAnn Thurmer, president of SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Baraboo, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital and SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital — all in Wisconsin — will retire July 1 after more than 40 years with St. Louis-based SSM Health, according to health system news releases shared with Becker’s.

Wisconsin · 05-26

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Sauk Prairie Hospital receives 5-star rating

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Sauk Prairie Hospital received a five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for both overall quality and patient experience.

Prairie Du Sac, WI · 05-22

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Diamond D. Williams named new executive director for Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care

The Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care board of directors announced Wednesday that Diamond D. Williams is its new executive director, effective June 1. A statement from WAPC said Williams showed a “strong understanding of Wisconsin’s perinatal landscape and a clear commitment to strengthening partnerships across clinical systems, public health, community organizations and families.

Wisconsin · 05-22

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Agrace breaks ground on dementia village at Madison campus

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Agrace Hospice Care broke ground on a new facility on Wednesday that hopes to redefine dementia care within Wisconsin. The facility is called a dementia village. It’s inspired by a model used in the Netherlands that offers a different approach to memory-care facilities. The village...

Madison, WI · 05-20

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Sugar River EMS receives donation from Only in Wisconsin Giving

Sugar River Emergency Medical Services (EMS) received a $20,000 grant from Only in Wisconsin Giving on Thursday.

Madison, WI · 05-22

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Mental health legal rights for youth in Wisconsin

A teenager knows something isn’t right. They want to talk to a therapist but don’t want their parents to know everything they say. In Wisconsin, whether the teen can control that decision depends on a set of laws, hinging on the age of the minor, that most teens and many parents do not fully understand.

Wisconsin · 05-20

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Driftless Area Water Study (DAWS) to reveal regional well testing results

VIROQUA/RICHLAND CENTER/PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis.— Following the successful testing of 351 private wells this March, the Driftless Area Water Study (DAWS) is inviting the public to a series of educational events this June. These sessions will provide a look at regional groundwater health and offer residents professional guidance on protecting their drinking water.

Vernon County, WI · 05-21

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Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center Expands to Include Girls for First Time in 30-Year History

The Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center has completed an expansion that, for the first time in its 30-year history, will allow it to serve girls alongside boys. The facility treats young people who have committed serious offenses but also have significant psychological and behavioral health needs. The expansion is part of a broader effort to support the planned closure of Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake Schools.

Madison, WI · 05-20

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Collaborative Solutions Story: The self-care era: addressing mental health through advocacy and community services

Local mental health specialists say we have entered a “self-care era,” a cultural shift popularized on social media. While marketing trends and social media saturation have diluted the term “self-care,” experts acknowledge its clinical relevance in supporting health. Amid service limitations, reduced funding and a nationwide mental health crisis, self-advocacy and community support are working in tandem to fill the gaps in a fractured healthcare system.

Dane County, WI · 05-21

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Why representation matters in youth mental health services

After months of building up the courage, a teenager sits across from a therapist, prepared to unpack years of buried experiences, past trauma, ongoing struggles and the pressures that follow them into the present moment. The room is quiet. But as the teenager begins to speak, they realize that feelings shaped by culture, family and identity resist simple explanations. Not everything the teen carries can be easily translated.

Wisconsin · 05-20

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Fastcast: Rockford man sentenced in COVID scheme, Janesville man sentenced

Fastcast: Rockford man sentenced in COVID scheme, Janesville man sentenced.

Rockford, IL · 05-19

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Dane County unveils new backup ambulance Rescue 31

MADISON, Wis. — Dane County unveiled a new backup ambulance, Rescue 31, on Monday.

Dane County, WI · 05-18

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UnityPoint Health - Meriter, UW Health given 5-star rating from federal group

MADISON, Wis. -- UnityPoint Health Meriter and UW Health were recently found to be among the highest-quality healthcare providers in the nation by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Madison, WI · 05-18

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Wisconsin hospitals receive delayed reimbursement for COVID-19 response

A federal disaster recovery program is reimbursing some Wisconsin hospitals for costs related to COVID-19 response, years after the start of the pandemic. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced $5.4 billion in funding awarded from its Public Assistance program to states, local governments and health care systems across the country.

Wisconsin · 05-18

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Mayville awarded $800K for new EMS station

MAYVILLE, Wis. — The City of Mayville and Mayville EMS were awarded $800,000 through a state program following approval by the Wisconsin State Building Commission during its Wednesday meeting.

Mayville, WI · 05-17

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Hundreds of nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison working to unionize

Hundreds of nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison are working to unionize. They filed paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB, this month to hold a union election. Organizers hope the election takes place in late May or early June. If a majority of...

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State council says Wisconsin facing ‘mental health crisis’

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. Wisconsin is facing a mental health provider shortage so severe that one-fourth of the state’s counties have no practicing psychiatrist at all, and the rest don’t have nearly enough to keep up with demand.

Wisconsin · 05-18

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Ronald McDonald House opens Family Room at Rogers Behavioral Health clinic in Madison

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison celebrated the opening of the state’s newest Family Room on Friday. The Family Room at Rogers Behavioral Health East Madison Clinic, located at 5117 W. Terrace Drive, will provide services to families and caregivers whose children are receiving mental health treatment.

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Nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison seek unionization

Nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Push for Unionization Amid Staffing Concerns. In a significant move towards improving workplace conditions, nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison are making strides to form a union. The initiative comes as a response to numerous unresolved concerns regarding staffing and patient care.

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UW Health launches WorkForward nonprofit to strengthen health care workforce

UW Health announced Thursday the creation of WorkForward, a new nonprofit organization that is designed to bolster the national health care workforce. WorkForward is the first employer-based intermediary in health care, and will work with employers, educators, governing bodies and other organizations around shared workforce development goals. The nonprofit will...