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Jan 8, 20243 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...
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Jan 3, 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...
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Jan 2, 20242 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...
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Dec 22, 20232 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...
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Nov 14, 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...
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Oct 9, 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...
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Oct 3, 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....
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Oct 3, 20232 min read
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)...
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Sep 28, 20232 min read
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...
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Sep 19, 20232 min read
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...
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Aug 31, 20233 min read
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...
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Aug 24, 20232 min read
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...
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Aug 24, 20232 min read
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...
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Aug 22, 20233 min read
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...
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Jul 31, 20232 min read
A journey to lifelong wellness
No weight loss journey is the same, and everybody’s path to wellness is different, filled with challenges and takes a high level of...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read
Resources for our tiniest patients
With two tiny hands, two small feet and a precious beating heart, a baby is a beautiful sign of new life. Sometimes, that new life comes...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
Creating a brighter tomorrow across the state
Because no one journey to mental wellness is the same and medications are not always effective, there is another way. Many are finding a...
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May 17, 20232 min read
A second chance at life
Women of Worth changed Heather Braun’s life five years ago. In 2018, Heather overdosed and woke up at Ascension All Saints Hospital in...
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May 17, 20232 min read
Hair salons provide comfort, hope and healing
Joy, a Hair Salon and Oasis, a Hair Salon has reopened at Ascension Mercy and St. Elizabeth Hospitals with the support of Marianne...
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May 17, 20233 min read
Unthinkable tragedy and extraordinary recovery
Frankie Ridolfi experienced tragedy. In the aftermath, he did everything he should — occupational therapy, physical therapy and listening...
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