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Unity, Meadowbrook create hospice wing in Oconto Falls
Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. The collaboration enables Unity and Meadowbrook to meet the growing demand for hospice care delivery. The Unity Sunset Wing at Meadowbrook, located at 100 E Highland Drive, Oconto Falls, provides around-the-clock hospice care until...
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53-unit affordable housing facility for seniors to be built in Menasha
MENASHA (WLUK) -- A 53-unit affordable seniors housing facility will be built in Menasha. The complex will be located off Oneida Street, south of Midway Road. Construction is set to begin in 2027 and the facility is expected to open in 2028. The developer, MF Housing Partners, is receiving a...
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SOH2O voices dissatisfaction over PFAS settlement outcome
PESHTIGO – Save Our H2O (SOH2O) — the grassroots advocacy organization that has spent more than eight years on the front lines of the Peshtigo and Marinette PFAS crisis — expressed deep disappointment following the June 4 announcement by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul regarding the Wisconsin Department of Justice settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP and Johnson Controls International (Tyco/JCI).
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Dementia villages in Wisconsin are redefining memory care
The first dementia villages in the United States will open in Sheboygan in July and Fitchburg in the fall of 2027, offering dementia patients an alternative to traditional nursing homes and memory care facilities. The first two U.S. villages are Dementia Innovations' Livasu in Sheboygan and Agrace's Ellen and Peter...
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SSM Health St. Agnes expands inpatient GI services
FOND DU LAC – Patients in Fond du Lac and surrounding communities will have improved access to specialized digestive care with the arrival of Dr. Christopher Magiera, a board-certified gastroenterologist, at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital. Dr. Magiera's expertise supports the expansion of inpatient gastroenterology services at the hospital, ensuring patients have access to specialized care close to home, according to a community announcement. “I love what I do,” Magiera says in the announcement. “Gastroenterology really is the study and treatment of the digestive tract, and it’s an area of medicine where you can make a real difference in people’s daily lives. Seeing patients return to enjoying meals, good digestion and overall health is incredibly rewarding.” Magiera specializes in a range of gastrointestinal conditions Magiera specializes in a range of gastrointestinal conditions, including disorders of the esophagus, stomach, liver and pancreas, as well as inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He also has a particular interest in conditions that require hospitalization and careful medical management. “Inpatient GI services are essential because many digestive conditions can become serious very quickly,” Magiera says. “Having specialists available in the hospital allows us to quickly diagnose, treat and stabilize patients,
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SOH20 member dissatisfied with PFAS settlement
MARINETTE — Save our Water (SOH20) member and long-time PFAS advocate Doug Oitzinger says the state’s $10 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products leaves hundreds of town of Peshtigo residents effectively “on the wrong side of the wall” when it comes to clean water and long-term protection. Oitzinger, who along with other SOH20 members, attended a private briefing with Attorney General Josh Kaul before last week’s press conference, said his initial reaction was mild compared to how he felt after reading the agreement in full. “We knew we were disappointed, I use the term underwhelmed,” Oitzinger said of the briefing. “But then, we had a chance to take the document home and study it and we really felt we were deeply disappointed, this has got some stuff in it that we really do not like.” At the center of SOH20’s criticism is the Expanded Site Investigation Area (ESIA) — a broad swath of land south of Marinette. The Department of Natural Resources has long argued that Tyco is responsible for PFAS contamination there; the company has consistently denied it. Oitzinger says the settlement effectively ends that standoff in Tyco’s favor. “This settlement agreement basically cuts the legs out from under
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6-10-26 ssm health st. agnes hospital welcomes new inpatient gastroenterologist
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital is welcoming Christopher Magiera, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist, to its medical staff – further strengthening access to specialized digestive care for patients in Fond du Lac and surrounding communities. Dr. Magiera brings a passion for treating complex digestive conditions and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. His expertise supports the expansion of inpatient gastroenterology services at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital, ensuring patients have access to specialized care close to home when they need it most.
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SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital welcomes new inpatient gastroenterologist
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital welcomes new inpatient gastroenterologist. SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital is welcoming Christopher Magiera, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist, to its medical staff – further strengthening access to specialized digestive care for patients in Fond du Lac and surrounding communities. Dr. Magiera brings a passion for...
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St. Agnes cited for infection prevention performance
FOND DU LAC – SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital has been recognized for having zero cases of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, according to a community announcement. The recognition comes from Becker's Hospital Review. Data collected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, updated May 13, cover the period from July 2024 to June 2025. Only 10 hospitals in Wisconsin have a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rate of zero, according to the announcement. The Healthcare Associated Infections-Hospital database uses measures developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and collected through the National Healthcare Safety Network. These measures show how often patients contract certain infections during medical treatment. A testament to dedication "We are proud to be recognized among the top-performing hospitals in the country for infection prevention," Megan Blonigen, an SSM Health infection preventionist, said in the announcement. "Delivering zero CAUTIs is a testament to the dedication of our care teams and reflects our commitment to infection prevention protocols — because every patient deserves the safest experience possible." A total of 508 U.S. hospitals have a catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate of zero, based on the health care-associated infections dataset from CMS. The CDC calculates a standardized
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Shawano County Committee Advances Data Center Moratorium Following Packed Public Hearing
SHAWANO, WI- More than 100 residents filled the Shawano County Courthouse on Wednesday to voice their opinions on a proposed moratorium on new data center development, with speaker after speaker urging county leaders to proceed cautiously before allowing large-scale projects in the area. After hearing from more than two dozen...
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Dr. Don Steward Retires After 41 Years of Compassionate Pediatric Care in Fond du Lac
Dr. Don Steward Retires After 41 Years of Compassionate Pediatric Care in Fond du Lac. Aurora Health Care announces the retirement of Dr. Donald (Don) C. Steward, MD, a beloved pediatrician who has devoted 41 years to caring for children and families in the Fond du Lac community. Dr. Steward,...