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24 | I NSIGH T • F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 0 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m became the official health care partner of the team in 2007. In 2017, Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics opened in the Packers' bustling Titletown District. e clinic, which provides care to both professional athletes and weekend warriors, is led by Dr. Robert Anderson, one of the nation's top foot and ankle experts. He treats professional, collegiate and Olympic athletes from all over the United States as well as other countries. "At last count, he's treated 402 VIP (pro and college) athletes and performed 167 surgeries for these high-level athletes," Moore says. Mark Murphy, president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, says the clinic was a key addition for Titletown and "has been a great anchor tenant for us. It is an excellent component of the care we provide for our players and for the greater community. It is a cutting-edge facility in not only the treatment of injuries but also for all the resources Bellin offers for individuals to lead more active and healthy lives." e Packers and Bellin share a common goal — helping the region thrive, Murphy says. "Our partnership with Bellin Health is very strategic as we work together to improve the health and wellness of people in the area," he says. Improving the health and wellness of the community is also the goal of AboutHealth, a partnership of six health care organizations across the state — including Gundersen Health System, Aspirus, Advocate Aurora Health, edaCare and ProHealth Care. e group of like-minded organizations shares best practices and clinical learning collaboratives aimed at creating savings to reduce the cost of health care. "We're excited to partner with others to meet the needs in this region," Woleske says. "We are so blessed to have a business TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION As demand for registered nurses grows, Bellin Health is poised to keep up with demand through its Bellin College in Green Bay. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 12 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Several reasons contribute to this growth, including an increased emphasis on preventive care, growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, and demand for health care services from baby boomers as they live longer and lead more active lives. "(Because of ) high demand for nurses and other health science disciplines, the college is a great asset. It seeks to meet the needs of the health care workforce," Bellin Health President and CEO Chris Woleske says. The school was founded in 1909 as Deaconess Sanitarium Training School for Nurses. It went through several name changes before it was named Bellin College in 2009. The school, which has 158 employees and just under 500 undergrad students, also offers degrees in physical therapy (post-graduate) and radiologic sciences through partnerships with St. Norbert College, the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin campuses. The college has more than 85 clinical partners in the Green Bay area. "It's not just a college for Bellin. It's meeting the needs across the region and across the United States," Woleske says. Bellin Health's Stroke Camp welcomes stroke survivors and their caregivers to learn more about improving their quality of health while also having fun. HEART OF THE MATTER c o n t i n u e d Copyright Insight Publications