10.26.2009
Monroe Clinic Tightens Hospital Visitation in Light of H1N1 Flu
In an effort to protect patients, staff and the community from the H1N1 flu virus, Monroe Clinic has implemented visitor restrictions for those under the age of 18 in the hospital. Not only is this segment of the population one of the most at risk to contract the virus, but also they often forget to take normal precautions to avoid spreading infections.
09.02.2009
A ‘Grand’ Event: Dr. Bazley delivers 1,000th baby at Monroe Clinic.
Since coming to Monroe Clinic in July 2003, John Bazley, MD, has witnessed the area’s population growth, one baby at a time. On Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at 1:53 p.m., Dr. Bazley attended his 1,000th delivery at Monroe Clinic.
08.28.2009
Monroe Clinic Begins Preliminary Construction
As Monroe Clinic prepares to break ground on the northwest addition, pre-construction site work will create some changes to visitor parking on the Monroe campus.
08.18.2009
Local Lemonade Stand Pours Funds Into Monroe Clinic and Hospital Foundation
On a hot day most people think of lemonade as a saving grace – one particular stand proved that point goes beyond just the thought.
07.01.2009
Monroe Clinic Welcomes New Boards
At the spring board meetings, the 2009 board of directors for both Monroe Clinic and Monroe Clinic and Hospital Foundation were installed to begin serving the organizations and their communities.
06.15.2009
Wisconsin Academy of Rural Medicine Accepts Monroe Native
After graduating from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ian Stormont worked in Arizona and South Dakota rural communities through the Teach for America program. During that time he witnessed the extent to which members of rural communities have disproportionately fewer medical resources available to them.
06.08.2009
Monroe Clinic Announces Free Screening June Schedule
Prevention is always a good idea when it comes to your health, and perhaps the best tool to prevent an illness. Monroe Clinic is offering free community screenings during the month of June in Monroe, Freeport and Albany.
03.30.2009
Monroe Clinic Wins 100 Top Hospitals Award
Monroe Clinic has reason to celebrate as Thomson Reuters released its annual study identifying the 100 top U.S. hospitals based on their overall organizational performance. This is the second time the nationwide study has named Monroe Clinic a 100 Top Hospital®, and this year’s award was just as significant for CEO Mike Sanders.
03.13.2009
Monroe Clinic Thanks Baldwin Kohl for Federal Funds
Monroe Clinic extends thanks to Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) for securing $423,000 in federal funds to help develop its Rural Health Technology Initiative. The funds were included in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act (245-178) passed February 25 by the House of Representatives.
02.25.2009
A Closer Look at Community Care
The phrase “bigger is better” may not apply to many healthcare situations, according to Dr. Donald M. Berwick, leader of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, MA. In his position, Berwick is a prominent advocate and influential voice for healthcare quality as his organization worked with 4,000 hospitals throughout the United States to significantly reduce medical mistakes and improve healthcare quality.
02.11.2009
Support Group Helps People Recover After the Loss of Loved Ones
The journey through grief is difficult. Many people find it comforting to face grief with others who are experiencing similar challenges.
For this reason, Monroe Clinic Hospice is holding a six-week HEAL (Hope Eternal After Loss) grief education and support group, which provides support for people who are grieving the death of a loved one.
