Notable Heroes in Health Care: Beth Griffin
Emergency medicine director, Ascension Wisconsin
Dec 14, 2020 3:55 pm
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When COVID-19 first hit southeast Wisconsin, Dr. Beth Griffin, emergency medicine director at Ascension Wisconsin, was home on maternity leave with a newborn baby and her three school-age children.
Unable to treat patients in the hospital, and unable to remain on the sideline, she took on the role of surge section chief.
Working from home, often while holding her baby close, Griffin led a multidisciplinary surge team that coordinated and managed available space, staff and equipment statewide for Ascension Wisconsin.
Notable Heroes in Health Care: OâRell Williams
Vice president of medical affairs, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
Dec 14, 2020 4:49 pm
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Dr. OâRell Williams works as a physician and serves as vice president of medical affairs at Ascension St. Joseph on Milwaukeeâs north side. As a former Milwaukee firefighter and physician he uses his skills, courage and compassion to improve the health of the
Dr. OâRell Williams works as a physician and serves as vice president of medical affairs at Ascension St. Joseph on Milwaukeeâs north side. As a former Milwaukee firefighter and physician he uses his skills, courage and compassion to improve the health of the community.
Notable Heroes in Health Care: Moreland OB-GYN Associates
1111 Delafield St - #311, Waukesha
Dec 15, 2020 12:01 pm
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Pregnancy can cause unprecedented levels of worry and anxiety for women in normal times – one out of every eight women will experience symptoms of postpartum depression, add in a global pandemic and those numbers get even bigger.
Not knowing the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women just adds to that worry.
The dedicated team of physicians and nurses at Moreland OB-GYN Associates quickly reimagined patient care during the pandemic.
“We couldn’t shut down our clinics or postpone critical visits,” said Dr. Megan Trester. “We had to find a way to safely care for patients and continue prenatal and postnatal care both physically and mentally.”
Notable Heroes in Health Care: Ian Martin
System chairman - Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dec 14, 2020 5:04 pm
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As an internationally recognized expert in emergency care services, Dr. Ian Martin, system chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, has been at the forefront of fighting COVID-19 since the pandemic hit.
Martin’s expertise in infectious disease and emergency medicine makes him uniquely equipped to combat COVID-19. This spring, Martin helped lead MCW’s virtual Community Town Hall Series to help people stay safe and healthy and to answer their questions. With these and in news media appearances, Martin also provided expertise on how COVID-19 disproportionately impacts African Americans in Milwaukee.