kmcdermott5, Author at Orion Initiative

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Orion Initiative Announces Significant Expansion of Rural Health Partnerships Across Wisconsin

September 8, 2026

This fall, the Orion Initiative more than doubled its rural health care provider partners to expand its workforce development and specialty care access programs to new areas of the state. The Orion Initiative welcomes 13 new …

Dr. Lungba billboard for Gundersen Moundview in Friendship, Wisconsin

Emplify Health by Gundersen Friendship builds momentum with Dr. Rayan Lungba

June 29, 2026June 17, 2026

Through Recruit-PCP, rural hospitals are attracting physicians who not only provide care but also lead projects that address important community health needs. Last year, after seven years without a primary care physician, Emplify Health by Gundersen …

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EMS for Children Day highlights rural pediatric emergency preparedness through STARS-PPC

June 29, 2026May 20, 2026

When pediatric emergencies happen in rural communities, EMS providers are often the first and only point of care in those critical first moments.

Four Rural Hospitals Awarded Specialty Training Grants

Orion Initiative Awards Four Grants to Rural Hospitals for Onsite Specialty Training

June 29, 2026April 8, 2026

The Orion Initiative, a rural health-focused grant program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, announced Mile Bluff Medical Center, Vernon Health, Southwest Health and Lafayette Hospital + Clinics as the latest …

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Physician Retention Grant Opportunity

August 3, 2026March 9, 2026

Learn more about the Retain–Primary Care Provider program, offered through the Orion Initiative at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

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Physician Recruitment Grant Opportunity for Rural Hospitals

August 3, 2026February 9, 2026

Attention rural hospitals! Learn how to become a Recruit-PCP partner site and access funding to offer primary care physicians time to work on a community project, research and/or teach.

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Rheumatology Training Opportunity

June 29, 2026January 5, 2026

Attention rural Wisconsin primary care providers! Take advantage of a unique, grant-funded opportunity to bring rheumatology training directly to your rural hospital.

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