UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 12th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 766,000 patients each year and employs more than 23,900 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800+ physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
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Join us for the 2025 UW Sports Medicine Symposium, presented by UW Health Sports Medicine and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership. Stay informed on the latest developments in concussion management, research, rehabilitation techniques, support for neurodiverse athletes, biologic treatments and cartilage preservation methods.
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For 29 years, Dr. Gregory DeMuri has been a trusted pediatrician and infectious disease expert at UW Health, advancing care through research and compassionate leadership. His work, including pandemic guidance and infection prevention, has shaped safer, effective care for children. His exceptional contributions earned him the 2024 Physician Excellence Award for Clinical Practice.
We're excited to share that we are expanding our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at American Family Children's Hospital! On average, about 60% of our current PICU beds are filled by children receiving cardiac care. The expansion will include a dedicated cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) to meet the increasing demand for highly specialized heart procedures and care. When the hospital was built, we planned for future growth by reserving an empty floor, which will be transformed into the new PICU and CICU over the next two years.
Do you have questions about how nutrition affects cancer prevention, treatment or recovery? On Wednesday, 3/12, RDNs Lizzie Kasparek and Molly Roberge will be taking over our Instagram instagram.com/uw_health and answering your questions related to nutrition and cancer. Leave a comment or send us a private message for expert answers from our specialized registered dietitian nutritionists.
A great meeting of the minds recently with Matt LaFleur, head coach of the Green Bay Packers and Dr. Christian Capitini, acting director of UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center. We are grateful to Coach and his wife Bre for their support of the Garding Against Cancer initiative, focused on innovative research and patient care across Wisconsin.
Forty-six days after River was admitted to American Family Children’s Hospital, he went home with a hero’s sendoff from the 263 people who helped during his recovery. “All of his nurses and techs and physical and occupational therapists and speech therapists and case managers and social workers and physicians and residents and students...everybody was rooting for River,” says Dr. Adam Brinkman, medical director of pediatric trauma care.
Valerie Goldberg is fascinated by the brain, which has made her a perfect fit for the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit and Stroke and Rapid Response Teams at UW Health. When working closely with people that have strokes or brain injuries, she realized how complex and amazing the human brain is. Valerie also appreciates being a champion for her patients. “Those with strokes may not always be able to advocate for themselves or have someone who can advocate for them (or even know what to ask). To be that person who can help make a difference in a patient's life is truly very rewarding. Nothing comes close to knowing that you helped someone and their family during one of the scariest moments of their lives.” If you think you are having stroke symptoms, please seek help immediately by calling 911. The longer a stroke goes untreated the worse and more permanent those symptoms can become. Time truly is brain!
Samantha Tran has always been drawn to health care because of her passion for helping others, especially underserved communities. Becoming a nursing assistant (NA) allows her to gain hands-on experience in health care while also deepening her understanding of health in general. Through the UW Health Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program, she gained valuable clinical skills, including patient mobility assistance, vital sign monitoring, and understanding patient needs in a fast-paced hospital environment. She says, “I learned how to communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds, manage time effectively during shifts, and work as part of a health care team to provide quality care.” Now, working on the General Internal Medicine unit, she has a direct impact on patients' daily experiences. Samantha says, “Whether it’s helping someone feel comfortable, listening to their concerns, or assisting with their recovery, I know my work makes a difference. Seeing gratitude from patients and knowing I’ve contributed to their care keeps me motivated, even during challenging shifts.” Samantha’s goal is to become a pediatric dermatologist. Her experience as an NA has reinforced her passion for patient care, particularly in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. She is interested in global health and preventative care and hopes to integrate those aspects into her future medical practice. If you’d like to start your career in health care, consider the Nursing Assistant (NA) Apprenticeship Program. It is designed for current UW Health employees and external applicants. You receive pay while in the program. Applications will open March 24. Visit https://ow.ly/BxGM50V1jYe to learn more.
Founded in 1983 by a group of visionary women, Women in Focus, has been dedicated to uplifting the dreams of children and youth of color in Dane County. With over $800,000 in scholarships awarded to more than 400 students, the organization continues to open doors to brighter futures. A true sisterhood of support, Women in Focus was created by women who, like Carolyn Morgan’s mother, Verona Morgan, were pioneers in their fields. “My mother and other women in their own jobs who were the only women who looked like them, came together for support and decided ‘we need to do something for the community’ and started giving scholarships to youth in Madison,” shared Carolyn. In 2024, Women in Focus helped 30 talented students pursue their dreams. Dreams that included: becoming an architect so other young Latinos see they can be a part of this type of work, teaching special education and living a life dedicated to service and kindness, studying economics to help solve real-world problems such as poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability, and becoming physician assistant to be a source of light for patients and families and break barriers many face for quality health care. UW Health is proud to support the organization’s “I Have a Dream” Scholarship Ball every January, as we continue to celebrate and fuel the dreams of those shaping our future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVRbA-sX