Children's Wisconsin

A few years ago, Dr. Kerri Becktell, a pediatric oncologist at the MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, identified a gap in care. Kids were coming to Children’s Wisconsin with a genetic predisposition to cancer, but there wasn’t a central team to care for them. Dr. Becktell fixed that. “Before the Cancer Predisposition Program, patients came to Children's Wisconsin, but they were kind of spread all over the place,” said Dr. Becktell. “Our goal was to create a central program to be able to help serve the unique needs of these patients and families.” Read this blog post to learn more about this innovative approach to care Dr. Becktell is leading and one little girl whose life was forever changed. https://lnkd.in/gVEErJPh

In celebration of Pride Month, we asked members of our Children’s Wisconsin Pride LGBTQ+ Inclusion Resource Group what being a part of their community means to them 💙. What’s an inclusion resource group? At Children’s Wisconsin, they foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. They focus on activities and initiatives to support the needs of their affinity population or area of interest.

The Children’s Wisconsin board of directors has named Gil Peri as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective August 12, 2024. Peri said, "...I look forward to working alongside the tremendously talented and dedicated Children’s Wisconsin team and partnering with individuals and organizations across the state who are committed to ensuring all kids have a chance to grow up healthy and happy.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3j7QCFz

Meet Jess 👋 , a physical therapist at Children's Wisconsin and a passionate member of the Children's Wisconsin Pride Inclusion Resource Group. Follow along with Jess at our hospital and at Milwaukee's PrideFest and Pride Parade with Children's Wisconsin and Chorus Community Health Plans, where Jess celebrated Pride Month alongside their friends, family and coworkers 💙 . What’s an inclusion resource group? At Children’s Wisconsin, they help foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. They focus on activities and initiatives to support the needs of their affinity population or area of interest.

We are excited to announce that Angela Johnson, our outstanding Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Public Safety, has been honored as a BizTimes Notable Woman in Technology! In a world where cybersecurity is increasingly important, Angela handles the complexities of information security risk management, governance, prioritization, readiness and training for Children’s Wisconsin. Angela has been recognized as a "health care heroine" at a time when exceptional medical treatment relies more and more on great technology. At Children’s Wisconsin, our goal is for the kids of Wisconsin to be the healthiest in the nation, and Angela is crucial to that work. Congratulations Angela on this well-deserved recognition!

Save the date! We are excited to announce that Children’s Wisconsin will be hosting our 2nd Annual Diversity Career Fair on Sept. 18! Join us to explore exciting career opportunities, meet and talk to hiring managers and recruiters and have the opportunity to hear from a panel of clinical staff about working in pediatrics. Whether you’re looking for a rewarding full-time or part-time position, there is a place for you here! Stay tuned for more information!

In celebration of Juneteenth, we asked members from our Children’s Wisconsin Black Professionals and Allies inclusion resource group what being a part of their culture means to them 💙. What’s an inclusion resource group? At Children’s Wisconsin, they help foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. They focus on activities and initiatives to support the needs of their affinity population or area of interest.

"It's like a dance. It’s beautiful.” That’s how Fitim, supervisor of Supply Chain Invasive, describes his job preparing operating rooms for surgeries. “How everyone interacts and communicates with each other, and everyone knows exactly what to do at the right time, it’s quite beautiful how it all works out." Despite the beauty of how his team works together, Fitim learned quite a lot during Foundations of Leadership, a year-long program that offers training, resources and mentorship opportunities to new leaders at Children’s Wisconsin. “This program taught me new ways to build trust within my team, how to have meaningful conversions with employees, and the importance of recognizing each individual's preferences for acknowledgement,” he said. “This is such a great resource.” Do you want to work at an organization that truly cares about its employees and is committed to helping them grow and succeed? Join the Children’s Wisconsin team today! You can apply and search for available job openings at https://lnkd.in/eU9gjTaK.

In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we asked members from our Children’s Wisconsin inclusion resource group what being a part of their culture means to them 💙.

During her clinical rotations in school, respiratory therapist Holly worked in several different care settings — adult care, rehab, home care, etc.-But she quickly noticed something special about Children’s Wisconsin. “Children’s Wisconsin felt like home to me,” she said. “It was where I needed to be.” Since joining the Children’s Wisconsin respiratory therapy team, Holly’s passion for her work has not wavered and continues to shine through every day. “I love what I do, and it’s so incredibly rewarding,” she said. “I work with an amazing team that I count as my friends.” If you are interested in being part of our incredible team of respiratory therapist, apply today! Visit our career page to view all of our open positions. https://lnkd.in/gqjt7hFc