A new logo for Safe Place for Newborns was released in April 2026 In April 2001, Helen Healy’s vision for saving the lives of babies in Wisconsin had come to fruition with the signing of the Safe Haven Law.  Her brother was involved in passing similar legislation in Minnesota, and when Helen learned of a baby dying in a Wisconsin dorm room, she knew she couldn’t sit idle. “I couldn’t shake the thought that if a young, scared mother knew there was a safe, legal, compassionate

Every day, physicians across Ascension Wisconsin provide compassionate care to patients. From answering questions with kindness, to providing unwavering support through diagnosis, treatment and recovery, physicians make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. In honor of National Physicians Week, we're highlighting some of the dedicated physicians recognized by patients through Ascension Wisconsin Foundation’s Guardian Angel program.  Dr. Breana Cummens, family medicine

After enduring the unthinkable, survivors of assault and abuse may not know where to turn for support and resources. Thanks to the support of donor generosity and grant funding, one place they can count on for compassionate care is the Ascension Wisconsin Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. The Ascension Wisconsin SANE program provides care and resources to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and elder abuse. SANE also connects survivor

Grace pictured with leftover blocks from a quilt she made for a raffle done in support of heart month in 2014. Dedication is something Grace knows all too well. She is a dedicated aunt and great aunt who is known for the cherished quilts she gifts her nieces and nephews as they turn 50 and to her great nieces and nephews as they graduate, a longtime supporter of Ascension Wisconsin Foundation and – for the past 28 years – a dedicated participant of the Preventative Health and