National Recognition and Awards
UW Hospital and Clinics Named to Most Wired and Most Wireless Lists
MADISON - A national magazine has ranked University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics among the nation's top hospitals for its use of information technology to make patient care better, safer and more efficient. UW Hospital was named to the top 25 li...
7/23/2010 | UW Hospital and Clinics Named to Most Wired and Most Wireless Lists
U.S. News & World Report Ranks UW Hospital and Clinics in Seven Specialties
MADISON – University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinicsranked in the top 50 US hospitals in seven medical specialties, according to the 2010 edition of U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" guide. The U.S. News guide ranks hosp...
7/15/2010 | U.S. News & World Report Ranks UW Hospital and Clinics in Seven Specialties
UW Carbone Breast Center Receives Accreditation
MADISON - This spring the UW Carbone Breast Center at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics received a full, three-year certification by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), recognizing its exemplary care and service ...
6/30/2010 | UW Carbone Breast Center Receives Accreditation
UW Health's Stoughton Clinic Earns Prestigious Environmental Award
MADISON - With this month marking the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, UW Health Stoughton has become the first health care facility in Wisconsin to receive a prestigious honor for environmentally friendly construction. The clinic at 1001 Nygaard St. h...
4/22/2010 | UW Health's Stoughton Clinic Earns Prestigious Environmental Award
UW Hospital and Clinics Earns "Best Companies for Hourly Workers" Recognition
MADISON - University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is one of the nation's six "Best Companies for Hourly Workers," according to Working Mother magazine. This is the first year Working Mother has recognized companies for benefits and programs off...
4/13/2010 | UW Hospital and Clinics Earns "Best Companies for Hourly Workers" Recognition
UW Hospital and Clinics Achieves Highest Rank for Information Technology
MADISON – University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is one of just three hospital systems nationwide to reach the highest level of achievement in the implementation of electronic health records. The hospital reached "Stage 7," the highest de...
1/27/2010 | UW Hospital and Clinics Achieves Highest Rank for Information Technology
UW Hospital and Clinics Among Top 100 for Cardiovascular Care
MADISON - According to the experts at Thomson Reuters Healthcare, the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals in the country manage to be cost-conscious while achieving the highest quality of patient care. And for the sixth time, University of Wisconsin Hos...
11/25/2009 | UW Hospital and Clinics Among Top 100 for Cardiovascular Care
UW Hospital and Clinics Earns Magnet Recognition
MADISON - No one enjoys being a patient, or seeing a loved one in need of health care. But when the time comes, it helps to know the care you need is delivered by nurses who provide a superior level of care. Recently, the nursing care at University o...
11/06/2009 | UW Hospital and Clinics Earns Magnet Recognition
UW Hospital Once Again Named One of Working Mother's 100 Best Companies
MADISON – For the third consecutive year, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics has been named among Working Mother magazine's 2009 100 Best Companies to Work For in recognition of its unwavering dedication to family-friendly benefits. ...
9/22/2009 | UW Hospital Once Again Named One of Working Mother's 100 Best Companies
American Family Children's Hospital Ranked for Use of Electronic Health Records
MADISON - An independent research organization has named American Family Children's Hospital among the top pediatric institutions in the U.S. for its efficient use of electronic health records. American Family Children's Hospital ranked second in the...
9/21/2009 | American Family Children's Hospital Ranked for Use of Electronic Health Records
UW Hospital Again Makes Top 100 in Heart Care
MADISON - Excellent patient outcomes at a reasonable cost - success at that equation has once again propelled University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison to the list of the nation's 100 top cardiovascular hospitals as measured by Thomson ...
9/16/2009 | UW Hospital Again Makes Top 100 in Heart Care
American Stroke Association Lauds UW Hospital's Stroke Care
MADISON - University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics has been awarded the top performance award for achieving the American Stroke Association's guidelines for longer than two years. This means patients at UW Hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Center ...
8/21/2009 | American Stroke Association Lauds UW Hospital's Stroke Care
U.S. News and World Report Ranks UW Hospital and Clinics in Top Three Percent
MADISON – University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics ranked in the top three percent of U.S. hospitals in five medical specialties, according to the 2009 edition of U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" guide. The U.S. News ...
7/16/2009 | U.S. News and World Report Ranks UW Hospital and Clinics in Top Three Percent
Joint Commission Declares UW Hospital and Clinics Top Notch
MADISON – University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics has received the gold seal of approval from The Joint Commission, the national leader in setting standards for hospital performance. A seven-member team of surveyors made its first unannoun...
4/30/2009 | Joint Commission Declares UW Hospital and Clinics Top Notch
UW Hospital Named Top Performer for Financial Efficiency
MADISON - University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics has been named one of five "top performers" for efficiency in the management of supply, pharmacy, cardiology and surgical services expenses. The national honor was given by the Supply Chain Perfo...
4/30/2009 | UW Hospital Named Top Performer for Financial Efficiency