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Troy has led the pediatric health system since 2009. She’s the first woman to serve in the CEO role.

“Her tenure has been nothing short of transformative for those we serve, and all who care about and advance our mission,” said Patrick Hammes, chair of the Children’s Wisconsin Board of Directors.

Under Troy’s tenure, the health system has expanded its footprint to more than 50 locations throughout Wisconsin.

“We have made tremendous strides in driving innovation that cares for every aspect of kids’ total health — physical, mental, social and dental,” Troy said. “Whether routine or the most complex, this work binds our current and future leaders to our vision of helping kids in Wisconsin become the healthiest in the nation.”

Troy started her career as a pediatric nurse at Children’s Hospital, now known as Children’s Wisconsin, in 1975.

The health system expects to complete a national search for her replacement next year.

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While the COVID-19 public health emergency expired last week, American Rescue Plan Act funding intends to handle the pandemic’s consequences. Last fall, Gov. Tony Evers dedicated $16 million in funding toward Wisconsin’s maternal and infant mortality issue specifically, particularly for Black families.

“Those health disparities that we know exist … were just exacerbated (during the pandemic),” said Renuka Mayadev, the maternal and child health program adviser at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. “We all shut down. We didn’t go to hotels. We didn’t go to restaurants. We didn’t go to places where we see a lot of our mothers and birthing people work.”

UW is accepting applications for its grants geared toward nonprofit health systems until May 30. Healthcare service delivery providers that partner with a community organization are eligible to apply.

“With this application, because it’s infrastructure-based, there are many things that can sustain and build a legacy for this work,” Mayadev said.

A spokesperson on behalf of MCW confirmed the school’s Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment team is reviewing applications now. MCW expects grant recipient projects to begin this summer.

“Our statewide reach and the strong relationships we’ve built with grassroots organizations and health-focused networks ensures that these funds will be distributed efficiently and effectively to bridge serious health gaps in our communities,” said Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, endowment director, in a February statement.

The Department of Health Services already launched its grant program, with some Advancing Equity in Maternal and Child Health Grant recipients receiving over $400,000 in ARPA funding. DHS is beginning to track results of the funded projects.

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