Health Care

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A Foundation for Success: UW-Platteville Celebrates First Graduate of the Accelerated Nursing Program

Authored on: May 05, 2026 , Written by: Cameren Hill

This spring marks a milestone achievement for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as Sienna Isaacson will be the first graduate of the nursing pathway 3+1 dual bachelor’s degree program.

"I take a lot of pride in being the first graduating class in the PA master’s program here at UW-Platteville," said Quade Wiegel.

How UW-Platteville is committing to make rural healthcare first in its class

Authored on: Dec 12, 2024 , Written by: Christine Bellport

UW-Platteville is addressing the healthcare gap in rural areas by training a new generation of physician assistants. Through a unique partnership with UW-Madison, students gain hands-on experience in local healthcare settings, preparing them to meet the growing needs of underserved communities.

Summit focuses on rural health care needs, collaborations

Authored on: Apr 04, 2023 , Written by: Alison Parkins

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville hosted the third Tri-State Regional Health Care Summit on April 14, welcoming more than 70 major stakeholders in the region to discuss challenges and needs in rural health care.

UW-Platteville launches collaborative physician assistant program

Authored on: May 05, 2022 , Written by: Alison Parkins

After several years of planning, UW-Platteville's collaborative Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is officially open to applicants, with the first cohort scheduled to begin in summer 2023. The program will allow UW-Platteville students to earn a degree through UW-Madison’s nationally-recognized Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, while remaining on the UW-Platteville campus to complete the coursework.