05.27.2011
Monroe Clinic Engages Nurses to Participate in National Quality Improvement Program
Monroe Clinic is pleased to announce its selection and participation in Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB), part of an innovative nationwide healthcare quality program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. TCAB brings together teams from 16 Wisconsin hospitals to lead improvements in the quality and safety of patient care.
05.20.2011
Monroe Clinic Supporters Attend Hospital Advocacy Day in Madison
Hospital employees and volunteers from Monroe Clinic joined nearly 800 hospital supporters in Madison on April 27 to attend the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s Advocacy Day. The annual event connects hospital supporters with their legislators in Madison so lawmakers can hear about what hospitals are doing to improve quality, increase transparency and expand access to care in their communities.
05.13.2011
Simulated Distaster Prepares Healthcare Agencies for the Real Thing
On May 18, healthcare workers and community leaders take action when Mississippi waters flood and damage Wisconsin infrastructure. And while the flood is fictional, the benefits Monroe Clinic reaps from the exercise are real.
05.12.2011
Monroe Clinic Appoints Vice President of Service Excellence
Monroe Clinic is pleased to announce Cindy Werkheiser was promoted to vice president of service excellence. In her position, she guides strategic initiatives in service excellence and process improvement throughout the organization.
The new position is a reflection of growing emphasis on process improvement at Monroe Clinic, an effort that enhances efficiency, quality and the overall patient experience.
05.10.2011
Presentation Offers Clarity on Healthcare Reform
On a rainy April morning nearly 40 area leaders came together at Monroe’s Ludlow Mansion to hear Paul Lee’s perspective on healthcare reform and legislation.
Click here to watch the presentation on youtube.
03.11.2011
Monroe Clinic Presents: Advance Directives
When illness or injury limits your communication with loved ones and your healthcare providers, advance directives can speak for you. Join us to learn more about living wills and other tools that help minimize uncertainty in all healthcare decisions.
02.04.2011
Monroe Clinic Volunteers in Partnership Scholarship Application
Monroe Clinic is once again offering two types of scholarships for students seeking a career in a health-related field. The deadline for application submission for both scholarships is March 15.
01.20.2011
Dr. Akinyede seeing patients of all ages at Freeport Clinic
Monroe Clinic is pleased to welcome Olufemi Akinyede, MD, as the newest member of its medical team. As a family practice physician, Dr. Akinyede provides comprehensive health care to people of all ages at Monroe Clinic-Freeport Clinic.
01.12.2011
Sanders Named to Wisconsin Hospital Association Board
Michael Sanders, president and CEO of Monroe Clinic, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Hospital Association. Sanders has served on WHA’s Advocacy Committee from 2008-2010, and is currently president of the Association’s southern region. His term begins January 2011.
