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A legacy of listening: Fond du Lac native shares gift with Agnesian HealthCare Foundation
KFIZ - Wisconsin
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August 21, 2025
When Joe Bird, a Fond du Lac native, passed away in early April, he left behind more than memories – he left a legacy. His final act of generosity, a $612,100 estate gift to the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation, was not just a gift. It was a...
She went from an ‘accidental CEO’ to the ‘most powerful woman in healthcare’. At 82, she’s giving away 99% of her $7.8 billion fortune
The Economic Times
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August 21, 2025
At 82, Judy Faulkner, the billionaire founder of Epic Systems, is preparing for her biggest legacy move yet — giving away 99% of her fortune. Often called the “most powerful woman in healthcare” by Forbes, Faulkner built one of the world’s largest...
Game Thread #127: Milwaukee Brewers (79-47) @ Chicago Cubs (72-54)
Brew Crew Ball - Wisconsin
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August 20, 2025
Yesterday’s doubleheader did not go the way the Milwaukee Brewers were hoping, as the Chicago Cubs swept both games to take a 2-1 series lead in this rare regular-season five-gamer. Maybe a stomach bug had something to do with it, as Adam McCalvy...
Here's a look at the Emplify Health Children & Adolescent Center in Ashwaubenon
Green Bay Press Gazette - Wisconsin
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Emplify Health by Bellin and Children's Wisconsin new Children & Adolescent Center will open Aug. 26 in Ashwaubenon. The clinic will provide care for newborns to young adults under age 22 in the Connected for Kids partnership between Emplify...
Legal experts weigh in on 2 court cases that impact Wisconsin football
Fond du Lac Reporter - Wisconsin
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Wisconsin football is involved in two legal cases that could impact the program. The first case involves a tampering lawsuit against Miami regarding the transfer of Xavier Lucas. The second case involves cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean fighting for a...
Epic’s Grand AI Gamble: Can the EHR Giant Truly Build a Connected Healthcare Universe?
HealthLeaders - Tennessee
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Epic has never shied away from bold declarations, and this year’s UGM was no exception. The company unveiled a sweeping vision of a healthcare universe tethered together by hundreds of AI-infused tools and services; each promising to streamline...
This mental health initiative is inspired by trading cards
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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South Shore CARES launched a mental health initiative using trading cards to reduce stigma and provide resources. The cards offer actionable tips and QR codes linking to CredibleMind, a mental health resource website. The cards are available at...
25 NBA 'What ifs' from last 25 years: LeBron changes Decision, Steph not a Warrior, Derrick Rose stays healthy
CBS Sports - Florida
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August 21, 2025
The two most fun words in sports discourse are "what" and "if." Every fanbase has its share. What if we'd drafted the superstar instead of the bust? What if our best player never got hurt? What if that one shot had clanked off the rim instead of...
Wisconsin Congressman Helps Save Boy After Iowa Interstate Crash
NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO - Iowa
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(Des Moines, IA) -- A Congressman from Wisconsin is being credited with helping save an 11-year-old boy's life after a serious crash in Iowa. Representative Derrick Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL, says he saw a minivan crash into a semi-truck on...
New health center for children and teens set to open in Green Bay area
Wisconsin Public Radio
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August 21, 2025
A new health care facility in the Green Bay area will provide better access to pediatric primary and behavioral health services, along with specialty care. The Emplify Health by Bellin Children and Adolescent Center in Ashwaubenon will serve...
Wisconsin DHS warns of possible measles exposures from out-of-state traveler
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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August 19, 2025
WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin's health department is trying to contact people who may have been exposed to the measles from an out-of-state traveler earlier this month. The exposure may have happened on Aug. 4 at two public places: the Pilot...
Milwaukee aldermen frustrated, surprised by mayor's violence prevention pick
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson appointed Adam Procell, a former prisoner and reentry consultant, to lead the Office of Community Wellness and Safety. The appointment bypassed Common Council confirmation, sparking frustration among some...
UW–Madison initiatives drive health care innovation and rural physician training
Madison Reporter - Wisconsin
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August 20, 2025
The University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to demonstrate its influence across the state through various initiatives and programs. The university’s outreach efforts are highlighted in recent developments, including clinical trials, new...
Wisconsin sheriff reacts to skull found in ravine: 'What kind of person would separate a head from a body?'
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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August 20, 2025
St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knudson said new DNA testing recently identified the skull that was found in 2002 as a woman whose family said she had been cremated. HOULTON, Wis. — Authorities are trying to find out how a woman went from passing...
Wisconsin Health Department warns of possible measles exposure
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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This incident is unrelated to the nine measles cases previously reported in Oconto County. Measles symptoms, including fever, rash, and cough, typically appear 10 days to three weeks after exposure. People who visited Flying J Travel Center #470...
South Milwaukee mother charged after toddler is rushed to the hospital and tests positive for cocaine, THC
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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August 21, 2025
SOUTH MILWAUKEE — A South Milwaukee mother broke down in tears during her court appearance after being charged with two felonies following prosecutors' allegations that her 3-year-old son was rushed to the hospital in ‘dire’ condition. Melissa...
Wisconsin DHS warning residents of possible measles exposure in St. Croix and Rock Counties
WQOW News 18 - Wisconsin
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ST. CROIX COUNTY (WQOW) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is alerting residents about potential measles exposures from an out-of-state traveler. Two public locations in Wisconsin are identified where exposure may have occurred....
Milwaukee Father Faces Charge in Fentanyl Death of Toddler
Breitbart
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August 19, 2025
A man in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is facing charges related to the fentanyl death of his 14-month-old son. Demetrius Hubanks, 28, told police he and his son fell asleep on the couch while the child’s mother ran errands on Aug. 7, WISN reported Monday....
Wisconsin congressman aids injured boy after Iowa crash
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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August 20, 2025
KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT FIVE. NEW AT FIVE. AN 11 YEAR OLD BOY FROM LEON IS RECOVERING THANKS TO A WISCONSIN LAWMAKER WHO STEPPED IN TO HELP AFTER A CRASH ON INTERSTATE 35. KCCI LEARNED. WISCONSIN CONGRESSMAN DERRICK VAN ORDEN AND HIS WIFE WERE DRIVING...
Milwaukee flooding left more than 1,800 homes damaged or destroyed
Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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A Milwaukee street flooded by the storms that swept the city Aug. 9 to Aug. 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Anne Tuchelski) The scale of damage in Milwaukee County left behind after unprecedented flooding last week is beginning to come into view....