Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
Ascension cyberattack: Electronic health records restored, system says
Ascension Wisconsin announced it has successfully restored electronic health record access weeks after a cyberattack upended the health care system.
Wisconsin Army National Guard emergency training in Waukesha County
The Wisconsin Army National Guard conducted some emergency training at Aurora Medical Center Summit on Friday, May 31.
Ascension cyberattack: Patients, nurses frustrated as problems persist
It has been nearly a week since the Ascension hospital system experienced a cyberattack. Patients and staff continue to have problems; few have answers.
New health clinic on Milwaukee’s east side to open in winter 2025
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network announced on the Lafayette Clinic is scheduled to open by winter 2025.
1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Ascension apparent cyberattack, patient records access disrupted
Dozens of Ascension hospitals are dealing with an apparent cyberattack. The health care provider was hacked on Wednesday, May 8, disrupting access to patient records.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Black Men in White Coats youth summit aims to address disparity
The Black Men in White Coats youth summit at Golda Meir School offered a hands-on experience with the medical field for Milwaukee kids on Saturday.
Autism Awareness: Milwaukee-area clinic expanding, to serve families
Caravel Autism Health recently expanded its Franklin clinic, and plans to open another in Menomonee Falls to serve kids and their families.
Children's Wisconsin lifts viral season visitor guidelines April 15
Children's Wisconsin announced on Thursday, April 11 that it is lifted the viral season visitor guidelines effect at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 15.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
MCW 'Residency Match Day' celebrates graduates' next stop
Medical College of Wisconsin graduates learned where they will go next on "Residency Match Day." More than 200 celebrated the news.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
ADHD medication shortage: doctors, patients, pharmacies frustrated
For more than a year, doctors and patients have struggled with getting medications to treat ADHD. Pharmacies in southeast Wisconsin are also having to adapt.