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UW Hospital and Clinics purchases Best Western InnTowner Hotel

December 28, 2012

The Best Western InnTowner Hotel near UW Hospital and Clinics has been purchased by the hospital to provide a new patient-and-family centered resource for regional patients.

Neuro reunion shows off progress

August 28, 2012

They were brought together by some of the worst moments of their lives – but you’d never know, if you witnessed the hugs and snapshots and, yes, laughter, at the first-ever reunion of patients from UW Hospital’s Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit.

UW Hospital and Clinics named top hospital in Wisconsin

July 17, 2012

In its first-ever ranking of hospitals by state, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics the top hospital in Wisconsin - and among the nation's top 50 hospitals in seven medical specialties.

Soaring temperatures raise risk of heat-related illness

July 2, 2012

With Madison-area temperatures expected to soar through the 90s on their way to close to 100 degrees this week, a UW Health emergency medicine physician says make sure you think about your health when you're enjoying the summer sun.

Recent sightings: Fireworks for pediatrics patients

July 1, 2012

More than 250 pediatrics patients and their families were invited to the Pyle Center Rooftop Terrace and lakeside Alumni Lounge on campus for a…

UW Hospital and Clinics traffic advisory from June 14-29

June 14, 2012

From June 14 to 29, concrete replacement construction is taking place on the drive approaching the main entrance of UW Hospital and Clinics.

American Family Children’s Hospital moves up in U.S. News rankings

June 5, 2012

American Family Children’s Hospital has moved up substantially in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings of children’s hospitals.

Radiothon raises $528,507 for sick kids

May 14, 2012

The three-day, 39-hour radio broadcast hosted by Tracy Dixon and Mike Heller of Clear Channel Radio station 96.3 Star Country ended Friday night with the announcement of the grand total.

Emergency department doctor cautions against ATV dangers

May 11, 2012

The American Family Children’s Hospital emergency medical staff says there has been a cluster of children who have been injured, or killed, during ATV use recently.

UW Health pediatric clinic featured in new documentary

April 28, 2012

To examine the impact and cost of obesity within the U.S., HBO and the Institute of Medicine, in association with the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, created a four- part documentary series titled, “The Weight of the Nation.”

American Family Children’s Hospital begins approval process to add two floors

March 6, 2012

The governing board of University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics has approved the concept of constructing two additional floors at American Family Children's Hospital to house the most seriously ill children.

Just ducky: Chemo Ducks help young cancer patients

December 13, 2011

Winter water skiing to benefit American Family Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2011

For the third consecutive year, the Mad-City Ski Team will brave the ice cold waters of Lake Monona to benefit American Family Children’s Hospital.

Working Mother magazine rates UW Hospital one of 10 “Best Companies for Kids”

August 16, 2011

A national magazine says only 10 companies in the U.S. have been recognized for programs that help employees who have children, and University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is one of them.

Nearly 300 UW Health physicians named to “top doctor” lists

August 9, 2011

Nearly 300 UW Health physicians have been named to various "top doctors" lists in the last 12 months, with 52 named to the most recent list: "U.S. News Top Doctors," a new, searchable directory that lists peer-nominated physicians around the country.

UW doctor trades lab coat for wedding dress

July 18, 2011

Early detection of cardiovascular disease risk does little to patient behavior

July 15, 2011

Patients share inspiring recovery stories at inpatient rehabilitation reunion

June 29, 2011

Med student dances to raise money for American Family Children’s Hospital

May 20, 2011