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Area hospitals receive electronic record-keeping award

Submitted by Catherine Showers on Sunday, May 5th, 10:47 am

A healthcare management systems group has given Dean Clinic, St. Mary's and Stoughton Hospitals with an award recognizing their adoption of electronic records.

HIMSS Analytics, the research division of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, said the facilities have earned the award by completing the final stage in transitioning from hard copy records.

Reaching Stage 7 means that all records at a facility are electronic to make records accessible throughout locations and reduces preventable errors.

In addition, hospitals and health systems that have attained Stage 7 are able to share patient information with other health care providers, which can ultimately improve patient care and safety.

Dean Clinic and St. Mary’s Hospital said the organizations are the first ambulatory and hospital to partner in the country that have both been recognized with the electronic health record adoption at the same time.

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A year of gains and losses: How the 2012 drought affected Wisconsin agriculture

Submitted by Yilang Peng, Madison Commons Reporter

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 8:01am

A year of gains and losses: How the 2012 drought affected Wisconsin agriculture

Economist: Crop yield down, but price spike levels revenue

Chad Myar grows corn and soybeans and houses 44,000 chickens on his farm 20 minutes north of Madison. In the wake of the severe 2012 drought, Myar said his farm was “doing all right.”

His yields of corn and soybeans declined by 30 to 40 percent because of the drought, yet his poultry and eggs generated consistent revenue.

Wisconsin farmers and residents are still exploring the widespread and lingering effects of last year’s drought. And yet, according to an estimate from the 2013 Status of Wisconsin Agriculture report, released by the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics at UW-Madison in January, the state actually reached its second highest net farm income on record last year.

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Contest offers website help to area non-profits

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 8:59am

Area businesses collaborate for 'Wish on a Website'

A Monona woman together with three area businesses are offering their services to a lucky Dane County non-profit through a contest.

Maggie Baum of Maggie B. Communications partnered with Waterfront Graphic Design, Beth Skogen Photography and StoryFirst Media to create the "Wish on a Website" promotion, offering the opportunity of a variety of services to help out a community organization.

In a news release on her website, Baum said the idea behind the contest is to give back to the community.

"In this economic climate organizations are really fighting for resources and fundraising dollars and this is one small way we can help make their efforts go a little farther," Baum wrote.

The winner will receive a website design, a photography session with free images, a 2-minute documentary video and copywriting to help the chosen organization better reach the community.

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Free tax seminar offered in Spanish

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 6:25pm

Local accountant to lead business org's a.m. course

A Latino business organization will offer a free session on taxes for Spanish speakers.

The Latino Chamber of Commerce's March 2 seminar "Taxes for small businesses" will be presented in Spanish at Centro Hispano, 810 Badger Road in Madison.

Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County Coordinator Maria Gualda said the group is expecting about 25-30 students for the four-hour course.

An area accountant, Julia Arata-Fratta will lead the session beginning at 9 a.m.

En Español:
Registrate para el seminario gratuito que tendrá lugar 2 de Marzo de 9 a.m.-1 p.m. "Impuestos Para Pequeños Negocios" será en Centro Hispano y será ofrecido en Español.
Para registrarse, llame a Maria Gualda al 608-712-3522 o envie un correo electronico.

-IF YOU GO-

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Olbrich expansion project seeks public input

Submitted by Christian Von P... on Friday, February 15th, 8:28 pm

Olbrich Gardens to host redevelopment meetings

Olbrich Botanical Gardens will host a series of meetings for public input on a development plan for new buildings.

Olbrich is working with HGA, an architectural firm, to evaluate building needs. Final recommendations may include additions and renovations, a news release said.

An upcoming meeting on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on pre-design planning is the second in a series of planning forums.

Three more meetings will be held through May 20.

The planning process will begin with a declaration of guiding principles. Schematic design input forums will follow.

Olbrich said it will maintain up-to-date information on meeting notes on its website.

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Hospital hosts teddy bear care event for grade schoolers

Submitted by Catherine Showers on Tuesday, February 5th, 11:59 am

Experience helps kids feel more comfortable in medical setting

St. Mary's Surgical Suites staff opened a teddy bear hospital at St. Mary's on Wednesday for Lincoln School students.

About 29 students brought stuffed animals, action figures and dolls to the teddy bear hospital for care. The toy companions were treated for a variety of injuries including broken arms and legs from falling off monkey bars, a pool stick in the eye and even a broken arm from falling off bunk bed. Following the event students left with comfort kits, coloring pages and a bookmark.

The teddy bear hospital is just one way that St. Mary's educates Lincoln School students about the types of treatments that happen at a hospital. It also helps make the hospital experience a less scary one in the future should a student or member of the student’s family require medical attention.

About 29 students brought stuffed animals, action figures and dolls to the teddy bear hospital for care Wednesday.

The toy companions were treated for a variety of injuries including broken arms and legs from falling off monkey bars.

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Senator to talk with seniors on mining bill

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 9:00am

Senator to talk with seniors on mining bill

Democrat will discuss issues on the controversial legislation at forum

The Madison Senior Center downtown will host a presentation with Senator Tim Cullen in mid-February on mining legislation.

Cullen, D-Janesville, will talk about mining issues and take questions on Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. in a political forum at the center.

As part of a Senate committee on mining, Cullen heard testimony from experts and people affected by the proposal to mine iron ore in Northern Wisconsin. He drafted a bill to permit mining without changing environmental protections.

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