THU AM News: Briefing highlights ‘continuing erosion’ of licensed practical nurse workforce; Audit knocks DHS documentation of COVID funds, secretary defends work during pandemic
-- An expert is warning lawmakers of a “continuing erosion” of the state’s licensed practical nurse workforce, driven by Wisconsin’s aging population and other factors such as low pay.
Barbara Bowers, founder of the UW-Madison School of Nursing’s Center for Aging Research and Education, yesterday shared results of the latest survey of LPNs during...
Electronic Theatre Controls: Tollefson named 2023 Wisconsin ORBIE® finalist
Middleton, WI (24 May 2023) – Bob Tollefson, Vice President of Business Resources at ETC, has been named as a finalist for the 2023 Wisconsin ORBIE® Awards in the Corporate category, presented by the Wisconsin Leadership Association (WisconsinCIO.) Tollefson was selected from a list of over 120 nominations. As a finalist in this Award category, he will...
Dept. of Workforce Development: April local unemployment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for April 2023.
In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:
Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary...
OPEIU39: Members at Trustage/Cuna Mutal Group vote to extend ULP strike
Madison, WI – Striking workers at TruStage (formerly CUNA Mutual Group) have voted to extend their strike. 450 workers represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39 have been on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike since May 19th, 2023. The Union has been without a contract since March 31st, 2022 – 419...
UW Carbone Cancer Center: Improving brain cancer diagnostics and treatment with AI
Contact: Emily Greendonner
(608) 516-9154
egreendonner@uwhealth.org
MADISON, Wis. – Right now, imaging scans cannot tell the difference between what may be new tumor growth, and what may be a noncancerous lesion caused by radiation.
As a result, patients need to go through another surgery so...
UW Health, UW School of Medicine and Public Health: Launch UW Clinical Trials Institute
Contact: Andrew Hellpap(608) 225-5024ahellpap@uwhealth.org
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are announcing the formation of the University of Wisconsin Clinical Trials Institute to advance health care innovations via clinical trials at UW–Madison.
The institute serves as a centralized hub focused on the...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of the Village Of Wonewoc Clean Water Fund Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Wonewoc is an applicant for funding through the Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to address deficiencies in its wastewater system. The project includes the relocation of the municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Activities related to this project are minor actions under...
Public Health Madison and Dane County: Blue-green algae bloom closes Spring Harbor beach
On Wednesday, Public Health Madison & Dane County closed Spring Harbor beach (1918 Norman Way, Madison) for swimming due to a large blue-green algae bloom in the water.
Blue-green algae is a group of bacteria known as cyanobacteria. Contact with these toxins can cause symptoms like stomach upset, rashes, and respiratory irritation. Dogs who ingest...
World Forage Analysis Superbowl: Entries open for 2023 World Forage Analysis Superbowl
MADISON, WIS. – Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America. The 2023 contest, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, is set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes, made possible by generous award sponsors.
The deadline to submit corn silage...
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking public comment for environmental review of the Village Of Wheeler Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Wheeler is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) and Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes wastewater treatment plant upgrades and water system improvements.
Marshfield Clinic Health System, Security Health Plan: Award behavioral health grants to 50 Wisconsin school districts
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan have announced b.e.s.t. grant recipients for the 2023-24 school year.
b.e.s.t. ® (Behavioral Emotional Social Traits) is an online screening tool that helps educators build and support the emotional health of all school children while identifying students who may need additional positive behavioral support....
Wisconsin Technology Council: ‘Succeed’ panels will focus on fundraising at May 31-June 1 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – To succeed over time, young companies must find revenue sources that range from sales to strategic debt to rounds of investment. Learn about diverse fundraising paths and from seasoned entrepreneurs in the “Succeed” panel track at the June 2 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference.
The May 31-June 1 conference at the Italian Community Center...
