Emergency Medicine News
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Aasim Padela, MD, MSc, Appointed to National Research Institute’s Advisory Panel
Aasim Padela, MD, MSc, MCW professor of emergency medicine, bioethics, and medical humanities, has been appointed by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) as a member of its Advisory Panel on Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research for a three-year term.
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Monkeypox and College Campuses
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, discusses importance of planning as college students return to campuses.
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Ben Weston, MD, MPH, FAEMS Selected for National Academy of Medicine Fellowship
Seven health professionals selected for Class of 2022 NAM Fellowships.
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Sara Engel Named Department Administrator for Emergency Medicine Beginning Sept. 6
Following a robust search for a new Department Administrator for Emergency Medicine, MCW has extended an offer to Sara Engel. Sara currently serves as Division Administrator for the Division of General Internal Medicine.
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Monkeypox: Cases and Vaccines
Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, discusses monkeypox vaccine eligibility and availability.
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Dr. Stephen Hargarten Comments on Guns and Their Impact
Dr. Hargarten. director of MCW’s Comprehensive Injury Center and Emergency Medicine physician, joins other Wisconsin community members and professionals to discuss guns and their impact.
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Dr. Ian B. K. Martin Selected for AAMC’s Council of Deans Fellowship
This year-long leadership program entails an intensive mentorship, participation in board meetings, participation in an Executive Development Seminar series, and completion of a capstone leadership project.
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MCW Faculty Take on New Roles During Pandemic
MCW medical professionals reflect on their unique roles as public communicators and spokespersons during the pandemic.
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MCW Responds to the Waukesha Holiday Parade Tragedy
MCW faculty and support staff respond to the emergency call to treat patients injured at the event.
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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. 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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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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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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