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CONTACT: Erin Voelkel (press@wha.org) Wisconsin's nonprofit hospitals and health systems reinforce their commitment to service across the state MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) announced today that the state’s hospitals contributed an astounding sum of $2.1 billion in community benefits and charity care in Fiscal Year 2022. This remarkable achievement exemplifies...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, today expressed disappointment in the ruling by a dispute settlement panel established under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. U.S. trade officials contend Canada is unfairly limiting export opportunities for America’s dairy farmers and processors. The panel investigated Canada’s allocation...

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College has announced its lineup of January-term (J-term) courses for 2024. These courses are designed to allow students to get back on track, get ahead or try a new course that looks interesting. Both lower- and upper-level options are available during J-term, and there are options for online, in-person and asynchronous courses....

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced five Wisconsin companies will receive a DATCP Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grant in 2023. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin's agriculture and food industries by helping farms and businesses more efficiently process, market, and distribute...

APPLETON, Wis. (Nov. 28, 2023)—Red Shoes Inc., an award-winning, Wisconsin-based, full-service strategic communication firm, is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the Exclusive Content Strategy category for PR Daily’s Media Relations Awards program, a premiere venue for recognizing the best media relations campaigns, events and initiatives. This recognition in the Exclusive Content Strategy category highlights...

(Appleton, Wis) – Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. launched a new website earlier this month, replacing its former site with one that provides an enhanced user experience. The new site, still accessible at Hoffman.net, offers prospective clients and employees a glimpse into Hoffman’s corporate culture and their unique project delivery approach, Total Project Management. Featuring an...

Milwaukee, Wis. – It may be hard to believe but GivingTuesday, the charity event which takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving started ten years ago, in 2012. It evolved into a movement that has helped raise over $1 billion for online charitable giving around the globe and is now promoted by an organization devoted to this cause. To help...

Health insurance networks in more than two-thirds of Wisconsin counties don’t meet certain federal standards for pediatric care access, according to the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.  OCI yesterday released its Wisconsin Individual Health Insurance Market Analysis report, conducted by consulting firm BerryDunn for the agency as part of an effort to...

-- Health insurance networks in more than two-thirds of Wisconsin counties don’t meet certain federal standards for pediatric care access, according to the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.  OCI yesterday released its Wisconsin Individual Health Insurance Market Analysis report, conducted by consulting firm BerryDunn for the agency as part of an effort...

MADISON — COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis of California birth records. “The effect of maternal COVID infection from the onset of the pandemic into 2023 is large, increasing the risk of preterm births...

Invigorated efforts to spread message of light and Jewish pride in response to rise in anti-semitism. A giant gelt drop of traditional chocolate coins will be dropped on participants at the Chanukah Festival at Bayshore Mall later this month.  The unique experience,  marks the first night of the Chanukah festival. A super-sized Menorah will be lit as part of the free event, hosted...

MILWAUKEE – A new commander took charge of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade during a formal Nov. 4 ceremony. Col. Paul Gapinski assumed command of the 157th — known as the “Iron Brigade” — from outgoing commander Col. Eric Leckel in a change of command ceremony at Richards Street Armory...