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Spierings Cancer Foundation: Delivering hope and healing in the face of adversity
The Spierings Cancer Foundation is more than meets the eye. For many, it’s a symbol of hope, healing and inspiration. Tens of thousands...
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Finding his 'why' after four decades of searching
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?...
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Art therapy program offers safe space to process trauma
Certified art therapist at Ascension All Saints Hospital guides encourages patients to express and process emotions through art.
May 28, 20242 min read


A statewide approach to mental health
During times of darkness and struggle, small tasks can become seemingly impossible. While medication for depression is oftentimes leaned...
May 3, 20242 min read


Reach Out and Read: Promoting early literacy
Reading to a baby or young child creates warm, loving memories but it also does something else — it helps their brain develop and...
Apr 17, 20242 min read


A new relaxing, calming space for teens
Teens work hard in the Adolescent Day Treatment Program at Ascension All Saints Hospital to overcome mental health and behavioral...
Apr 8, 20242 min read


Supporting Survivors: How local partnerships are making a difference
In 2023 the Ascension Wisconsin Mobile Sexual Assault Treatment Center cared for more than 500 patients. Every patient is a survivor,...
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Providing heart care close to home
When Rodney started his heart journey eight years ago and struggled to find out why he consistently had irregular heartbeats and...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Riley Construction: Supporting the foundation of healthcare
Riley Construction has played a pivotal role in building the foundation of numerous sites across Ascension Wisconsin, but their support...
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Building a stronger, healthier heart after cardiac arrest
Allen started a new position at his workplace on a Monday in August 2023, but he can’t remember any other day from that week. While at...
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Recovering after a tragic burn accident
October 14, 2022 is a day most will look back on with sadness. An evening meant for fun and laughter turned into a night of panic and...
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Patients receive lifesaving care
In 2023, Ascension Wisconsin provided advanced neurological care to more than 4,173 patients. One of those patients was Tom. One...
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Crossing the finish line: Brent's inspiring journey
Brent McKerchie crossed the finish line of his first half marathon with a smile consisting of pride and accomplishment beaming from his...
Jan 24, 20242 min read


The return to normalcy after a heart attack
Sandra loves all of her kids — both biological and the kids she sees every day at work — which is why taking two weeks off of work was a...
Jan 8, 20243 min read


From surviving to thriving: The healing power of Burn Support Groups
The most evident part of recovery from a burn injury is often physical, but the mental aspect is just as important. That’s why Melissa...
Jan 3, 20243 min read


From helped to helper: How one person is paying it forward
The phrase ‘pay it forward’ is often shared to describe what it means to give back and help others as they have helped you. One donor to...
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Holiday season brings families together in effort to reduce infant mortality
Sharing in laughter and togetherness, more than 25 families from across Milwaukee attended the 4th Annual Blanket of Love Christmas...
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Diabetes education through community outreach
Ascension Wisconsin’s Community Services team was prompted to come up with an innovative strategy to reach patients struggling with a...
Nov 14, 20232 min read


A grateful patient and passionate donor
Beth Dowhen’s throat cancer diagnosis came as a surprise. She had never smoked, didn’t drink and tested negative for HPV. “My diagnosis...
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Helping victims of violence
Since the beginning of 2023, the Ascension Wisconsin Mobile Sexual Assault Treatment Center has seen 260 patients in Southeast Wisconsin....
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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