Amanda, Ryan and their three sons Amanda Gintoft’s family has a long history at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee. Her mom received care there, she was born there and she delivered her four children there. It’s also the place where she experienced great heartbreak.  In 2017, Amanda learned she was pregnant with her second child, a daughter named Greta. After experiencing a miscarriage not long before, Amanda and her husband Ryan were excited to grow their family once mo

Milwaukee is home for Andrea Wallace. It’s where she met her husband, started her family, fell in love with the lake and found a job she...

Ascension Wisconsin Nurse Navigator Team There are many unknowns when facing a cancer diagnosis: Has it spread elsewhere? What will...

Jim has many blessings in his life, but he never thought experiencing cardiac arrest would become one of them.  On February 19, 2025, Jim...

When patients walk through the doors of the Polly and Bill Van Dyke Cancer Center at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee, many are...

Jana, therapy dog at Ascension All Saints, ready to comfort group therapy participants. It's Tuesday morning, and Jana has a full day of...

Cindy is a fierce voice in the fight to end the stigma around mental illness. She openly speaks about hope, healing and the promise that...

Depression is something Tyler has gotten to know well over the last four years.  Since he was 16, Tyler struggled to find solace from his...

It's the end of January in International Falls, Minn. Despite the frigid cold temperatures, the flow of adrenaline brings warmth to...

For Gary, October 2, 2024 started off as an ordinary Wednesday. He took his usual route to work, completed a typical day of labor as an...

When someone experiences a burn injury, they are often left with both physical and mental scars from their experience.  While scars are...

Acts of kindness take shape in numerous ways. From opening a door, to extending a listening ear, to volunteering time and to making...

For many, the holiday season is filled with joy and happiness as they carve out time to engage in holiday traditions with family and...

It was May 2023, and I was 32 years old when I was diagnosed with breast cancer (DCIS) at stage 0.

Ayisha Haynes wants to do it all. She wants to see her children get married, and she wants to be crying in the first row. She wants to...

For the babies that make their entrance earlier than planned Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee and Ascension All Saints Hospital...

The Spierings Cancer Foundation is more than meets the eye. For many, it’s a symbol of hope, healing and inspiration. Tens of thousands...

Terry Banker spent 43 years of his life wondering why. Why did he get into a car accident that caused severe burns to his entire body?...

Certified art therapist at Ascension All Saints Hospital guides encourages patients to express and process emotions through art.

During times of darkness and struggle, small tasks can become seemingly impossible. While medication for depression is oftentimes leaned...