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Angela Golliher has been part of our imaging team since our comprehensive stroke program was first developed. Over the years, she has helped provide imaging that allows care teams to quickly understand what is happening in the brain and move patients toward the right treatment. What continues to matter most to Angela is the people behind every scan. She values meeting patients and being part of the larger stroke team that helps diagnose, treat and support recovery during one of the most critical moments in a patient’s care journey. “One thing many people may not realize is that CT continues to play an important role even after the scan is finished,” Angela says. “When a patient leaves the room, my work is not done. There is post-processing that takes those images and reformats them into different views, giving the radiologist more ways to study what is happening and helping the team make treatment decisions as quickly as possible.” For Angela, that work is simply part of delivering the best possible care. It plays an important role in stroke treatment, helping the full team move quickly when every minute matters.

Each year, we look forward to honoring our Nursing Excellence Award recipients. These awards are extra special because the nominations come from fellow UW Health employees who are so impressed by their colleagues, they want the rest of the world to know just how amazing they are, and how much they contribute to remarkable health care. Pictured front row (left to right): Christi Goettsche, Allie Carroll, Mara Pailing, Katrina Becker, Madison Simpson, Asami Sakai. Back row (left to right): Zoe Sumnicht, Siddarth Desai, Taylor Manson, Andrea Leider, Steph Prahl and Danielle Schuetter. 🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 honorees! 🏆

Announcing WorkForward, a new non-profit organization that is designed to bolster the national health care workforce. Building on UW Health’s nationally recognized leadership in developing innovative career pathways in health care, WorkForward is the first employer-based intermediary in health care, aligning employers, educators, governing bodies and other organizations around shared workforce development goals and outcomes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggGu4_Kf

Founded in 1984, Philippine-American Association of Madison & Neighboring Areas (PAMANA) has spent more than four decades fostering connection among Filipinos in South Central Wisconsin. Pamana means “inheritance” or “legacy” in Filipino, and the association serves as a vital home away from home—preserving cultural heritage, providing community that is the cornerstone of good health. “When my four kids and I arrived in the U.S. 20 years ago, I asked where I could find Filipino families. That first PAMANA event made me feel less homesick,” long-time PAMANA member Marechiel Santos Lang shares. PAMANA's programs embody the health-giving power of belonging. It provides scholarship grants that invest in the youth. Through community partnerships, PAMANA volunteers for local events, such as Brat Fest and IRONMAN Wisconsin, and engages with other organizations for special projects, like designing the goalkeeper kit for soccer club Forward Madison. As an act of social service, PAMANA provides a gathering space for the Filipino community through its annual potlucks during the summer and Christmas holidays. They also serve as cultural ambassadors through Filipino-centered performances and exhibits at Overture Center, public libraries and other venues throughout South Central Wisconsin. During Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Month, UW Health is proud to recognize PAMANA for its enduring commitment to community, culture and well-being.

As a nurse, Kylie Dinelli supports patients through every stage of their journey in hematology, oncology, stem cell transplant, and palliative care. She provides compassionate care to patients during some of life’s most difficult moments—whether it’s navigating a new cancer diagnosis or enduring intensive chemotherapy—as well as celebrating the joyful milestones of remission and life after a stem cell transplant. She takes the time to get to know her patients beyond their lives in the hospital, building comfort and trust that ultimately leads to better outcomes. Kylie notices even the slightest changes in her patients’ conditions and responds quickly, ensuring they receive timely and attentive care. Her presence also brings reassurance to families; the trusts she builds with families eases their stress and helps prevent burnout. Kylie explains, “They feel comfortable leaving their loved ones in my care because they know I will advocate for them and do everything I can to keep them safe and comfortable.” Kylie’s dedication has not gone unnoticed. She earned a DAISY Award after a patient’s family described the profound “sigh of relief” they felt whenever she was caring for their loved one. She approaches each patient with individualized care, understanding that even the smallest gestures—holding a hand during a procedure, offering a shoulder to cry on, listening to music, or working on a crossword puzzle together—can make a meaningful difference. Cancer treatment is a long-term journey rather than a one-time fix, and Kylie is there every step of the way. She finds deep fulfillment in the relationships she builds and in supporting her patients through both the best and the hardest days of their lives. As Kylie puts it, “They are the most grateful people I’ve ever met. Cancer treatment is always evolving, and I love being a part of the cure!” -- Make a difference at the #1 hospital and the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin. Join our 41-bed Inpatient Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant, and Palliative care unit, where compassion meets innovation. Visit https://uw.health/3P4RzpJ to learn more about the RN charge nurse opportunity.

Nursing is special to Heather Moffatt because she gets to use her clinical expertise and genuine compassion. Over the past ten years she has seen the Neonatal ICU (NICU) program at American Family Children’s Hospital grow tremendously. The team cares for around 24 critically ill neonates on any given day – that’s tripled since she started! Heather takes babies to surgery, procedures, scans, and provides lifesaving treatments. Beyond treating babies, Heather also builds meaningful relationships with their parents. She works closely with the family to coordinate the best care for their baby. Heather says, “We develop relationships with these families and patients that have prolonged stays, and it can be a really special part of the job.” As an experienced nurse in the NICU, Heather has been a preceptor for many new staff. She feels a great responsibility to further grow the unit and nurture new nurses so they can continue to provide the best care. Heather says, “It is so important to be a teacher and mentor to novice nurses starting in an acute environment. I find it rewarding to watch my orientees grow and develop their nursing skills and practice.” If you have a passion for caring for our tiniest patients, consider joining this remarkable team. Visit https://uw.health/3PakJUp to learn more.

Jenn Williams, a fourth-generation nurse, has a profound childhood memory of watching her mother and grandmother step in to save a young girl’s life with CPR while on vacation. Today, Jenn brings that same sense of purpose to her role in the Trauma and Life Support Center at University Hospital, where she’s cared for some of the hospital’s sickest patients for the past 13 years. A few years ago, her nursing family tree extended into her marriage when her husband became a nurse. Dre Williams was a defensive lineman for the Wisconsin Badgers football team in 2002 and 2003. He was frequently injured during his college career, undergoing more than 20 surgeries during his playing days and in the years that followed. The compassionate care he received, along with his wife’s encouragement, inspired him. He became a nurse and now works in chemotherapy services, where he’s spent the past two years supporting patients through some of their most difficult moments. Married for 17 years Jenn and Dre balance their roles as nurses and parents to two kids with teamwork that extends beyond the hospital. Jenn works the overnight shift, and Dre has the day shift, so their flexible nursing schedules allow them quality time with their kids, though their time together can be limited. “I sometimes wait for him on the bench outside the hospital as he comes in for a shift and I am going, our own nursing handoff,” says Jenn. “It takes a lot of coordination and teamwork to be a nurse, a spouse and a parent.” During National Nurses Week, we celebrate their shared commitment, resilience and respect that define not only their family, but the nursing profession as a whole.

Radiothon is almost here. Listen live May 6-8 on Magic98 or Q106 to hear powerful stories from patients and families at UW Health American Family Children's Hospital. Become a Champion for Kids today: https://uw.health/4tdRcHD

Service has always been part of Logan Lange’s story. He served our country as a member of the Marine Corps. He protected our community as a police officer. Today, he continues that commitment as a Senior Security Officer with the UW Health security team, helping create a safe care environment for patients, families and visitors at University Hospital. Logan is committed to learning and growing. While working full-time, he’s currently attending law school as he pursues the next chapter of his career as an attorney. Along the way, he’s found community through UW Health’s employee resource group for military service members and veterans. “I enjoy being a part of something greater than myself and being able to connect with other veterans at UW Health through our communications and events,” Logan shares. “We actively show appreciation for our military and veterans. I’m able to be a voice for other vets and connect with them when we need a battle buddy.” Each May, Military Service Recognition Month is an opportunity to honor colleagues and friends like Logan who have served our country. For him, it’s also a time to listen to the stories and perspectives veterans bring to our community. “We cannot forget history, especially war history,” Logan says. “We must reflect on our past to forge a better future. We owe it to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to do better and seek peaceful resolutions whenever possible.” Please join us in thanking Logan and all who have served our country.

From the softball field to the healthcare field. UW Health pharmacist and Badger alum Carin Bouchard connected with Wisconsin Softball player Emma King to talk about how the game can translate into a career of purpose.