Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin program awarded $9.2 million to help reduce smoking among BadgerCare Plus members
Contact: Beth Kaplan
(608) 266-1683
Partnership Grant Includes Outreach to Pregnant Smokers
MADISON—A Wisconsin partnership will receive $9.2 million over five years from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) to reduce smoking rates among Medicaid enrollees, with a special emphasis on pregnant smokers, state officials announced today.
The Striving to Quit initiative will target BadgerCare Plus members in two regions of...
Transportation Development Association: September 26 begins Wisconsin Transit Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Craig Thompson, Executive Director (608) 256-7044 September 22, 2011
Public Transit is an Important Alternative for Many in Wisconsin
Madison – Governor Scott Walker has declared September 26-October 2, 2011 Wisconsin Transit Week, a week for education, awareness and celebration of Wisconsin’s public transportation system. This is also a week to recognize the variety of public transportation services provided...
AG Van Hollen: Announces judgment requiring Mikel Plautz (dba “PNP Septic Service”) to pay $12,000 and cease servicing septic systems
For More Information Contact:
Dana Brueck 608/266-1221
MADISON — Mikel Plautz, an individual who serviced hundreds of septic systems without a valid license or certification in Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Columbia Counties as "PNP Septic Service," will pay $12,000 for violations of Wisconsin laws aimed at protecting public health, groundwater and surface water. As part of the settlement...
7Summits: Adds three new team members
Below are three new hires for 7Summits:
Chris Taylor, business development manager: In his role at 7Summits, Taylor will attract new business through the penetration of existing markets and management of lead generation and intelligence gathering. He will also help in expanding 7Summits’ reach through the management of research and overall sales activity. Taylor brings over seven years of...
UW Hospital: Receives distinguished national business award
CONTACT: Toni Morrissey
(608) 263-3223
(608) 576-6456
tmorrissey@uwhealth.org
MADISON- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is one of two academic medical centers in the U.S. that has been recognized for providing high-value patient care through a model purchasing and supply-inventory system.
This is the fourth consecutive year that UHC has recognized UW Hospital and Clinics for excellence in supply-chain management.
UW Hospital and Clinics received...
Franklin Energy Services: Named Fittest Execs competition winner
Contact: Jan Peiffer jpeiffer@franklinenergy.com or 262-284-3838
PORT WASHINGTON, WI – September 21, 2011 ... Franklin Energy Services LLC, a leading national energy efficiency services company based in Port Washington, WI, announced it received awards in both the individual and team competitions of the Milwaukee BizTimes Media Fittest Execs challenge.
The six-month Fittest Execs competition is an annual event that is open...
