DHS Observes International Overdose Awareness Day by Awarding Grants to Make More Life-Saving Tools Available
Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is expanding its commitment to ending drug overdoses and related harms. Grants have been awarded to 15 county, municipal, nonprofit, and tribal nation agencies to make life-saving resources more available in communities with a high need through vending machines in public places stocked with free fentanyl test strips and NARCAN ®, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. “By funding these...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittAugust 21, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - August 21, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison& Dane County have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in a Wisconsin resident this year. The individual is a resident of Dane County. Cases of West Nile virus have also been reported in three horses in Wisconsin and several mosquito pools. The horse cases were located in Dunn and Clark counties, and the positive mosquitoes were from Milwaukee and Lafayette counties. "This confirmed case in a Wisconsin...(see release)JenniferC.MillerAugust 18, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - August 18, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
‘Magic’ Mushrooms Set Forest Aglow in Mesmerizing Display – Metro
Read article - Jay Dunlap, a professor of molecular and systems biology and of biochemistry and cell biology, is featured in an article about a rush of bioluminescent mushrooms carpeting the forest floor in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary in northeastern Goa, India. “It looks like the mushroom is making its own light, and it’s quite magical,” Dunlap said. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - August 17, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Geisel Communications Tags: News Source Type: news
MD Class of ’ 27 White Coat Ceremony Livestream
The White Coat Ceremony for the Geisel MD Class of 2027 will be held on Friday, August 25. The program begins at 3:00 PM. You can watch our live broadcast of the event here or on YouTube. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - August 17, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Geisel Communications Tags: Announcements Education Events News Class of 2027 White Coat Ceremony Source Type: news
Soni Lacefield Named a Fellow of the American Society for Cell Biology
Soni Lacefield, PhD, a professor of biochemistry and cell biology at Geisel, has been named a 2023 Fellow of the American Society for Cell Biology. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - August 17, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Timothy Dean Tags: News American Society for Cell Biology Soni Lacefield Source Type: news
AI Model Developed by Brigham Researchers Could Help Screen for Heart Defect
The AI model was more efficient at detecting signatures of atrial septal defect (ASD) in electrocardiograms (ECG) than traditional methods. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - August 17, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
DHS Welcomes the CDC Director to Wisconsin to Highlight School Vaccination Rates and Urges Action Ahead of School Year
With the school year around the corner, the Department of Health Services (DHS) welcomes CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen today to Wisconsin as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year. "We are grateful for Dr. Cohen ’s visit to Wisconsin to help us spread this important health message, because we want every child ready and excited for the school year ahead. A critical part is making sure children are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases by...(see release)JenniferC.MillerAugust 14, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - August 14, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
Kristin Peck, CEO of Zoetis, to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Kristin Peck, CEO of Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS), was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on August 11. Zoetis is the world’s leading animal health company and a member of the Fortune 500. Ms. Peck is also a member of the Zoetis Board of Directors. Kristin Peck “ Ms. Peck is an accomplished leader recognized for her excellence in navigating complex global initiatives,” says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo… (Source: Mayo Clinic Minnesota News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Minnesota News - August 11, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Engineered Probiotic Developed to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
Brigham researchers are working on a new approach to target autoimmunity in the brain leverages designer bacteria to make treatment safer and more effective (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - August 9, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Wu Receives 2023 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award
Regina Wu, MD, of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Primary Care, was honored with 2023 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award from the New England Patriots Foundation for her inspiring leadership and commitment as board president of the Newton F (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - August 9, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Smudging brings comfort to Native American patients at Mayo Clinic
White sage and cedar. A braided bundle of sweetgrass. An abalone shell. An eagle feather. People of many Native American tribes use these and other natural objects as part of their prayer and healing practices. Sage, sweetgrass or tobacco is burned in the shell, with the feather used to guide the fragrant smoke around a person. Called smudging, it's a daily practice for many Dakota and Ho-Chunk people. For Native American patients in the hospital,… (Source: Mayo Clinic Florida News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Florida News - August 9, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Michael Whitfield Reappointed Chair of Biomedical Data Science at Geisel School of Medicine
Duane Compton, PhD, dean of Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, announced that Michael Whitfield, PhD, has been reappointed to another term as chair of the Department of Biomedical Data Science. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - August 7, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Geisel Communications Tags: News Mike Whitfield Source Type: news
Study Offers New Insights into the Impact of Low-Value Care Received by Medicare Beneficiaries Outside of their Health Systems
Results from a new study conducted by researchers at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and published in the August issue of Health Affairs, show that nearly half of low-value care received by Medicare beneficiaries happens outside of their health systems. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - August 7, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Timothy Dean Tags: News Research low-value care Mass General Brigham Source Type: news
DHS Announces Free Online Program to Train 10,000 Caregivers
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) recently launched an initiative to train 10,000 people as certified direct care professionals (CDCPs) to combat the state ’s shortage of caregivers. The self-paced curriculum includes direct care topics such as safety, ethics, and communication. Most candidates will be able to complete the free program, developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in about 30 hours and then must pass an online exam to earn certification....(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittAugust 6, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - August 6, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
Privacy Incident at Brigham and Women ’s Hospital
Brigham and Women ’s Hospital (“BWH”), a founding member of Mass General Brigham, is notifying 987 individuals of a privacy incident. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - August 4, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
