Unprecedented Philanthropic Partnership Raising $225 Million to Drive Health Innovation in Community and Across Wisconsin The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Froedtert Hospital announced on Oct. 16th, the public launch of the Hope to Health Campaign, an unprecedented philanthropic partnership. Since July 2015, the organizations have been working toward a goal of $225 million […]
The Medical College of Wisconsin Held their Second Annual Cancer Crush Kick-Off
By Nyesha Stone In 2006, shortly before Timonthy Hoehnke’s senior year in high school, he was diagnosed with leukemia. His body struggled due to the high doses of steroids and chemo, and in 2008 and 2009, Hoehnke underwent hip replacement surgery. Then in 2013, he discovered he had two tumors. For him, it was an […]
MCW Students Spend their Saturday Mornings Treating Uninsured Patients
By Nyesha Stone Every Saturday Morning, Medical College of Wisconsin students treat uninsured patients at Columbia St. Mary’s Family Health Center, 1121 E. North Ave., through the pilot program CHECK UP (Creating Health Education for Constructive Knowledge in Underserved Populations). The CHECK UP Program was created by Meg Cory whose goal was to educate the […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation and Medical College of Wisconsin Announce Joint Vision for the Milwaukee Community
By Nyesha Stone Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF) and Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) have come together to create a safe place for the community to reside in. Through their partnership they’ve created a joint vision: “a Milwaukee that is equitable, healthy and thriving for all.” This previous Tuesday, March 26, they announced their joint vision […]
Students from the Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrate Match Day
By Rhea Riley The hall was a bundle of nerves as students and their families filled the ballroom at the Italian Community Center. In dark green “MCW Match Day 2019” T-shirts, more than 235 students from the Medical College of Wisconsin waited anxiously. Eight years of hard work has led them to this and in […]
Gov. Evers Plans to Invest in a Cancer Research Facility
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz During his campaign, Governor Tony Evers talked openly about his battle with cancer. As a cancer survivor, Evers understood what its like to undergo treatment and how important research is to refine treatment. Last week, Evers announced that as a part of his executive budget, he will invest $15 million in a […]