Emergency Medicine News
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Dr. Michael Uihlein Travels to Beijing to Serve as U.S. Men’s Paralympic Sled Hockey Team Physician
Michael Uihlein, MD, accompanied the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team to Beijing, China, to defend their previous three gold medals in para ice hockey. The team won their fourth gold medal this year.
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Fourth Small-Scale Hospital Opens in Mequon
Froedtert Community Hospital – Mequon officially opened May 2.
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Dr. Ronny Otero Comments on Gun Violence in Milwaukee
Ronny Otero, MD, MHSA, FAAEM, FACEP, professor of emergency medicine, comments on the surge of gun violence and its impact on the emergency room.
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Dr. Ben Weston: How to Recognize Signs of Fentanyl Overdoses and What to Do
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, discusses the importance of knowing how to recognize the signs and what to do if someone is overdosing.
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April 2022: Masks No Longer Required on Public Transport
As of April 2022, people traveling by plane, train, bus, or other public modes of transportation are no longer required to wear a mask.
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Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios: Dr. Ben Weston Comments on COVID-19 Variants and the Global Vaccination Rate
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on variants and vaccination rates.
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Dr. Stephen Hargarten Discusses Milwaukee’s Rising Homicide Rate
Stephen Hargarten, MD, MPH, MCW professor of emergency medicine, comments on the importance of understanding homicide as a public health problem.
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Dr. Ben Weston Discusses Current COVID-19 Trends
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, and MMAC provide March 1 Health and Economy briefing on WTMJ radio.
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Third Small-Scale Hospital Opens in Oak Creek
Froedtert Community Hospital – Oak Creek officially opened January 31.
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Dr. Ben Weston Discusses Vaccine-Induced Immunity
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on vaccine-induced immunity.
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Emergency Rooms Overloaded in SE Wisconsin
Jason Liu, MD, MPH, FAEMS, MCW professor of emergency medicine, comments on emergency room overload.
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Dr. Ben Weston Weighs In on Free COVID Tests
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on free, at-home COVID tests.
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COVID-19: Drs. John Raymond and Ben Weston Take Down Misinformation
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, along with Dr. John Raymond, discuss the Omicron variant.
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N95 and KN95 Masks: Protection Against Omicron
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on N95 and KN95 masks.
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Milwaukee County COVID-19 Cases at All-Time High: Dr. Ben Weston Weighs In
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on Milwaukee County COVID caseloads.
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Global Health: The Effects of Climate Change on Health
Caitlin Rublee, MD, MPH, MCW assistant professor of emergency medicine, discusses health-related effects of climate change.
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Listen to Dr. Ben Weston Discuss the Omicron Variant
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, and MMAC provide Nov. 30 Health and Economy briefing on WTMJ radio.
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Cool Under Pressure
Emergency medicine physician, Dr. Matt Laudon, relies on his military background to treat the unique health needs of local veterans.
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Dr. Ronny Otero Joins MCW Emergency Medicine as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
Following a national search for a vice-chair for clinical operations, Ronny M. Otero, MD, MSHA, has joined MCW as vice chair of clinical operations for emergency medicine effective Monday, Nov. 1.
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Listen to Dr. Ben Weston Discuss COVID-19 Virus Variants
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, and MMAC provide Oct. 5 Health and Economy briefing on WTMJ radio.
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Dr. Ben Weston Provides COVID-19 Update for Region and State
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, discusses a variety of topics related to COVID-19 and the vaccine.
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Dr. Ben Weston Receives "Health Care Champions" Award
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, is one of three named Milwaukee Business Journal's Health Care Champions.
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County Executive David Crowley Announces Dr. Benjamin Weston as Milwaukee County Chief Health Policy Advisor
Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Medical College of Wisconsin announced Dr. Benjamin Weston as the new Chief Health Policy Advisor (CHPA) for Milwaukee County.
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MCW Leaders Update on Current COVID-19 Situation in Region, Wisconsin
Dr. Ben Weston, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, along with Dr. John Raymond and Mara Lord, provide updates on the current state of COVID-19.
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Dr. Weston Discusses Prevalence of the COVID-19 Delta Variant
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on the Delta variant.
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COVID-19 Delta Variant: Milwaukee Officials Discuss
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on COVID variants and current vaccines.
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Dr. Ben Weston Discusses Delta Variant and the Rise of Cases Without Vaccination
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on the Delta variant and vaccination rates.
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End of Milwaukee County Mask Mandate: What's Next?
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on potential risk factors after the mask mandate ends.
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Hospitalization Rates at Lowest Since April 2020
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on COVID-19 hospitalization rates.
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Dr. Weston Reflects on Masking as City's Order Expires
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on how this affects families of children under 12 who cannot get vaccinated yet.
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Wisconsin Communities Move Up End Date of Mask Requirements
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on the change to mask requirements.
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Doctors Say Pfizer's Application for Full FDA Approval Could Increase Vaccine Confidence
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on vaccine confidence.
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Mosques, Jackson Help Miami Muslims Get Vaccinated, More Outreach Needed
Aasim Padela, MD, MCW professor of emergency medicine, comments on vaccine confidence within the Muslim community.
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When a Heart Stops
A team of paramedics and healthcare providers offers new hope.
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Study Says Less Than 1% of People End Up with COVID-19 After Being Fully Vaccinated
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, comments on breakthrough infections.
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Dr. Ben Weston Named to Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 2021 Class
Ben Weston, MD, MPH, associate professor of emergency medicine and director of medical services of the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management, selected as member of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 2021 class.
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Dr. Jamie Jasti Elected to the Board of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Jamie Jasti, MD ‘20, first-year resident in the Department of Emergency Medicine, was elected to the Board of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, the premier association representing Emergency Medicine researchers and educators.
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Dr. Ian B. K. Martin Elected to the Board of the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine
Ian B. K. Martin, MD, MBA, professor and system chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, was elected to the Board of the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine.
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Passion for Medicine & the Outdoors
Dr. Will Smith’s emergency medicine residency at MCW helped prepare him for a specialized career in military and wilderness medicine.
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MCW and Emergency Medicine Partner with Versiti for Another “Donor Center Takeover”
Thanks to the tremendous participation of MCW faculty, staff and students in the September blood drive, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin has invited MCW and the Department of Emergency Medicine to host another “Donor Center Takeover” November 18–20.
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