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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Supporting the building blocks for a healthy life
A pregnant patient arrives at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus in Milwaukee at the Women’s Outpatient Center (WOC)...
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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A life-saving mammogram
Mary O’Connor doesn’t want to be known as a cancer survivor. Instead, she wants to be recognized as a prime example for early detection...
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Ascension St. Ben's Clinic: Caring with dignity and respect
Ascension St. Ben’s Clinic welcomes everyone with open arms. On a recent day, a man who had major visible infections on his legs and...
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Under 8: A life-saving program
Shelly Greer felt off. Her vision had been getting blurry, and she was more tired than normal. She thought she could use some new glasses...
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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Personalized, compassionate heart care: Joy's story
When Joy first realized she was having a heart attack, she was weeding in the garden and became very warm. Nothing seemed to cool her...
Aug 24, 20232 min read
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Yoga Connection: Making a difference for cancer survivors
Cancer is a disease that not only attacks the body, it also has an overwhelming impact on a patient’s mind and spirit. While treatments...
Aug 24, 20232 min read
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Patient shares her faith-filled cancer journey
Lucy will be the first to tell you that her journey with cancer has not been easy and is ongoing but many blessings have been found along...
Aug 22, 20233 min read
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