State News
Electronic Medical Records Increase Productivity Though Some Doctors Have Opposite Perception
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are quickly becoming the standard way for health care professionals to manage patients’ health information. The published study, Implementing an Electronic Medical Record at a Residency Site, found that physician productivity rose immediately and stayed at elevated levels throughout the study period. Meanwhile, physicians perceived that EMRs decreased their productivity. [Read article]
Free Dental Care Clinic Planned
So many of us stretch the recommended six months between visits to our dentist due to busy schedules, tight budgets, a lack of concern about the health implications or fear. For the past two years, the WDA and countless dentists in and around La Crosse County have worked tirelessly to coordinate Wisconsin’s first Mission of Mercy (MOM) event. [Read article]
Swine Flue Arrives in Wisconsin
April 29, 2009 news conference held in Wisconsin. [Watch]
Too Great of Burden: Americans Face Rising Health Care Costs
This Families USA report paints a stark picture: Nearly one in four Americans under the age of 65 - some 64.4 million people - will spend more than 10 percent of their family income on health care in 2009. [Read article]
1.3 Million Wisconsinites Are in Families that Will Spend More than 10 Percent of Their Income on Health Care in 2009
The Families USA report documents how the number shows dramatic jump from 2000 to 2009, as rising health care costs consume an ever-growing share of family budgets. [Read article]
Keep Wisconsin on Honor Roll for Flu Plan
Wisconsin residents can breathe a bit easier over the growing alarm about the spread of swine flu. Two national studies within the past year gave Wisconsin high marks for preparedness in case of a pandemic flu. [Read article]
Wisconsin Office of Rural Health Website and Rural Reporter
The WI-ORH website and the Rural Reporter is undergoing maintenance and will be off-line on Wednesday afternoon, April 29. Link back tomorrow for rural health news and funding opportunities.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Workshop
AFG Workshops were held around the country to provide information about the submission of competitive applications under the AFG competitive grant program. Information was presented (Workshop Presentation: PDF File: 1.5 MB) on program changes, program priorities, eligibility requirements, and on the application process. Also, general assistance in the writing of a competitive narrative for a department's grant application was discussed. [Read article]
