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Health-care

Abbott Labs completes acquisition of Madison’s Exact Sciences for $23 billion

Abbott Labs completes acquisition of Madison’s Exact Sciences for $23 billion

  • SABINE MARTIN

The deal is believed to be one of the largest for Abbott in a decade and the largest business investment in the Madison’s history.

Updated: What Madison hospitals and clinics are open, closed during Monday’s blizzard?

Updated: What Madison hospitals and clinics are open, closed during Monday’s blizzard?

  • SABINE MARTIN

Here’s what to know about UW Health, SSM Health and UnityPoint Health - Meriter operations around the Madison region Monday.

Wisconsin records one of country’s largest drops in opioid deaths

Wisconsin records one of country’s largest drops in opioid deaths

  • TEAGAN KING

Wisconsin recorded the second-largest drop in opioid deaths nationwide in 2024, a report from health care research nonprofit KFF found, and Dane County also saw a drop in overdose deaths.

Middleton orthopedic surgery center set to open in March

Middleton orthopedic surgery center set to open in March

  • BARRY ADAMS

The 12,000-square-foot facility features three operating rooms and the ability to do more than 3,000 surgeries a year.

Measles exposure reported at Madison hotel

Measles exposure reported at Madison hotel

  • ANNA HANSEN

An out of state visitor who stayed the Holiday Inn Express, 5150 High Crossing Blvd. on February 6 later tested positive for the virus.

Doctors recall response to ‘gut-wrenching’ Abundant Life school shooting

Doctors recall response to ‘gut-wrenching’ Abundant Life school shooting

  • SABINE MARTIN

“This is something that we train for, but no one ever wants to be involved in, and so despite what training we do, there’s still going to be a significant impact on our first responders.”

Badgers win $1 million for most donations in Big Ten blood drive. Here’s how much

Badgers win $1 million for most donations in Big Ten blood drive. Here’s how much

  • SABINE MARTIN

Badgers donated blood more than 15,000 times for this year’s competition to win $1 million.

UW Health in talks with Marshfield Clinic over future of Beaver Dam hospital, clinics

UW Health in talks with Marshfield Clinic over future of Beaver Dam hospital, clinics

    UW Health may take charge of clinics across Dodge County under a proposed deal with the Marshfield Clinic health system.

    Exact Sciences launches blood test that can detect cancers earlier

    Exact Sciences launches blood test that can detect cancers earlier

      The $689 Cancerguard test is designed for annual screenings for adults ages 50-84 with no known cancer diagnosis in the last three years. 

      No more Googling your symptoms. Epic wants to tell you right in MyChart

      No more Googling your symptoms. Epic wants to tell you right in MyChart

        Epic’s virtual assistant will also remind patients they’re due for a physical or new tests, based on existing conditions.

        SSM Health Sun Prairie Outpatient Center to open in September

        SSM Health Sun Prairie Outpatient Center to open in September

          SSM Health shows off its new Sun Prairie Outpatient Center which will offer orthopedic and eye surgical services at the 90-000-square-foot facility at 2850 O’Keeffe Ave.

          Epic Systems adds organ donation option to MyChart app

          Epic Systems adds organ donation option to MyChart app

            The service is only available to GHC members now, but will be rolled out to other health groups in coming months.

            Fluoride debate seeps into local election results in Wisconsin

            Fluoride debate seeps into local election results in Wisconsin

              In DeForest, Monroe, Tomahawk and Ladysmith, the debate over fluoridation was directly or indirectly on the ballot Tuesday.

              'Knocking at our door': Racine and Kenosha at risk for measles outbreaks

              'Knocking at our door': Racine and Kenosha at risk for measles outbreaks

                As measles spreads through communities in Texas, New Mexico and other states, Racine and Kenosha vaccination rates remain below the necessary 95% vaccination threshold for herd immunity.

                Jury awards $10.2 million in malpractice case

                Jury awards $10.2 million in malpractice case

                A Racine County jury has awarded Monica Cerna's 6-year-old daughter, Ka'Mya Minor, more than $10.2 million in a civil case alleging negligence at the time of the girl's birth.

                Aurora Health Care earns top honors in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Maternity Care' rankings

                Aurora Health Care earns top honors in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Maternity Care' rankings

                All 11 Aurora Health Care maternity hospitals in Wisconsin have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual list of “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.” The list classifies these hospitals as “high performing,” the highest level of achievement possible.

                Evers, DWD announce all-time record-high number of apprentices in program's 112-year history

                Evers, DWD announce all-time record-high number of apprentices in program's 112-year history

                Gov. Tony Evers on Nov. 18, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), celebrated “National Apprenticeship Week” by announcing that Wisconsin's Registered Apprenticeship Program has reached a record 17,089 enrolled apprentices, an all-time record. This surpasses record-high participation in both 2022 and 2023 marks the third consecutive year that the Registered Apprenticeship Program has reached an all-time record in the program’s 112-year history.

                Evers, Eli Lilly and Co. celebrate $3 billion expansion of manufacturing facility in Wisconsin

                Evers, Eli Lilly and Co. celebrate $3 billion expansion of manufacturing facility in Wisconsin

                Gov. Tony Evers joined Eli Lilly and Company officials on Dec. 5 in announcing a $3 billion expansion of the Kenosha County manufacturing facility that the Indiana-based company acquired earlier this year. The expansion is expected to create 2,000 construction jobs and add 750 highly skilled jobs in southeastern Wisconsin.

                Robot used by Kenosha hospital to detect early signs of lung cancer marks 500th procedure

                Robot used by Kenosha hospital to detect early signs of lung cancer marks 500th procedure

                Aurora Kenosha has a robot that detects early signs of lung cancer.

                Aurora Health Care receives high marks for hospital safety; Aurora Medical Centers in Burlington, Elkhorn receive "A" ratings from The Leapfrog Group

                Aurora Health Care receives high marks for hospital safety; Aurora Medical Centers in Burlington, Elkhorn receive "A" ratings from The Leapfrog Group

                Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Aurora Health Care has received 11 “A” grades from The Leapfrog Group on its fall 2024 patient safety report card. Aurora Health Care earned the most “A” grades of any health system in Wisconsin, earning 11 of the 19 “A’s” given in the state, inclusing awards for Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn and Aurora Medical Center-Burlington.

                Children in formerly redlined areas have increased asthma risk today, UW study says

                Children in formerly redlined areas have increased asthma risk today, UW study says

                The study of children in Madison and six other cities found higher rates of asthma among children who lived in areas graded low for home loans in the 1930s.

                Wisconsin blocks sale of SSM Health nursing homes to New Jersey company

                Wisconsin blocks sale of SSM Health nursing homes to New Jersey company

                The state denied SSM Health's plan to sell its nonprofit nursing homes in Madison, Baraboo and Waupun to for-profit Complete Care.

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                Wisconsin reports 2 deaths from West Nile virus

                Wisconsin reports 2 deaths from West Nile virus

                The deaths and the hospitalization of a third person were in residents of Outagamie, Fond du Lac and Brown counties.

                Nasal spray flu vaccine by Madison company boosts protection in seniors, study says

                Nasal spray flu vaccine by Madison company boosts protection in seniors, study says

                UW-Madison research, FluGen's experimental vaccine increased antibodies for people using the nasal spray along with a flu shot.

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                Wisconsin dental care annual fee program offers alternative to insurance

                For $48 a year or $108 per family, members can get 15% to 55% off average fees from more than 400 dentists.

                'The beaches of Geneva Lake are all safe' heading into extended Fouth of July holiday

                'The beaches of Geneva Lake are all safe' heading into extended Fouth of July holiday

                On July 2 in advance of the extended Fourth of July weekend, the Williams Bay-based Geneva Lake Environmental Agency (GLEA) issued its latest weekly water quality sampling report for the 2024 beach season around Geneva Lake, showing good water quality at all public beaches around Geneva Lake.

                Evers, Baldwin announce Wisconsin’s selection as U.S. Regional Tech Hub, unlocking $49 million to grow biohealth economy

                Evers, Baldwin announce Wisconsin’s selection as U.S. Regional Tech Hub, unlocking $49 million to grow biohealth economy

                Wisconsin has officially been selected as a U.S. Regional Tech Hub, unlocking $49 million to grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector.

                Wisconsin nursing homes are above average, but industry criticizes new federal staffing rules

                Wisconsin nursing homes are above average, but industry criticizes new federal staffing rules

                The rules, which set minimum amounts of time for resident care, are “a simplistic approach to a really complex problem,” said Rick Abrams, CEO of the Wisconsin Health Care Association.

                Aurora Lakeland Medical Center named among top U.S. hospitals for materity care

                Aurora Lakeland Medical Center named among top U.S. hospitals for materity care

                Elkhorn-based Auroral Lakeland Medical Center is among 404 top U.S. maternity hospitals to be named to Newsweek's third annual America's Best Maternity Hospitals ranking, earning a four-ribbon ranking.

                Village of Oregon nursing home to close following serious violations, $260,000 fine

                Village of Oregon nursing home to close following serious violations, $260,000 fine

                Oregon Health Care and Rehab Center, formerly known as Oregon Manor, had four immediate jeopardy citations in recent months. 

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