Articles by Shamane Mills

Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Despite Pandemic, Surgeries Back On At Some Wisconsin Hospitals

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 23, 2020 | 4:05 p.m.
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Wisconsin's hospitals and patients that held off on surgeries that weren't urgent during the COVID-19 pandemic are slowly starting to prep for procedures again.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

In The Midst Of Uncertainty, Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Hit Wisconsinites' Bank Accounts

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 22, 2020 | 6 a.m.
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As the federal government rolls out stimulus payments under the CARES Act, there's appreciation mixed with concern: Will it be enough for struggling families? Will it ignite a stalled economy? Will it go to those who truly need it?
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Hospitals Aim To Cut Costs Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 21, 2020 | 1:35 p.m.
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Madison hospitals are enacting cost-cutting measures to try and recoup lost revenue from canceled surgeries and the added expense of treating COVID-19 patients.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Guidelines On Ventilator Use Still Under Review

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 16, 2020 | 4 p.m.
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Members of the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee are still working on developing guidelines for the use of ventilators for patients with COVID-19, and they're looking for ways to craft these guidelines with public engagement.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Coronavirus Brings Races To A Standstill

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 16, 2020 | 6 a.m.
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The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a temporary timeout for athletic events in Wisconsin. There’s been a cascade of cancelations for spring marathons and shorter distance races which have left organizers scrambling. Many are offering virtual races instead.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Health Care Workers Demand PPE, Sick Leave, Hazard Pay

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 15, 2020 | 2:20 p.m.
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Nurses, paramedics, cafeteria workers and housekeepers in hospital settings described health and economic concerns they have for themselves and their families during a video conference hosted by the Service Employees International Union.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Hospitals In Madison, Milwaukee Testing Plasma Treatment For COVID-19 Patients

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 14, 2020 | 5:50 a.m.
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The results aren't known yet, but an experimental treatment giving severely ill patients antibodies from those who have recovered from COVID-19 has begun at hospitals in Milwaukee and Madison.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

State Officials Developing Guidelines For Scarce Medical Equipment

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 10, 2020 | 7:05 a.m.
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Ethics experts and critical care workers are helping the state come up with guidelines on who should have access to ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

As Pandemic Spreads, Officials Expect It Will Strain Finances For Wisconsin's Rural Hospitals

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 8, 2020 | 5 a.m.
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As the coronavirus spreads across Wisconsin, the state's rural hospitals are making room for more patients. This means postponing non-essential surgeries and other procedures, which threaten to strain the bottom line of these facilities.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Patience During Pandemic

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
April 3, 2020 | 4:30 p.m.
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Wisconsin isn't even halfway through a month-long order to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and health officials are now asking residents and businesses to "double down" and be "resilient" in the face of the pandemic.