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SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Emergency Room RN receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Compassion
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Emergency Room RN receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Compassion. Andrea Langenfeld, a registered nurse in the SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Emergency Room, has been recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses following a heartfelt nomination from a grateful patient whose experience exemplified Langenfeld’s commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
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SSM Health completes first phase of cancer care expansion
FOND DU LAC – SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac has completed the first phase of a $15 million expansion of its cancer care facility in Fond du Lac. According to the announcement, the first phase increased treatment capacity from six to 20 semi-private bays and from four to six private bays.
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Tri-County unveils new mobile clinic to support kids' dental health
A lot of kids don't like visiting the dentist. But what happens when the dentist visits them? They miss much less class than they would if they got their teeth checked off-site, according to Tri-County Dental assistant Josh Long, saying kids are "in and out in 20 minutes" for routine cleanings. Kids are also less scared, he added, since "their friends are there, and (getting checked) is normalized." After losing their previous mobile clinic in a 2024 accident, Tri-County Dental Clinic unveiled a new mobile clinic this summer. The three-chair clinic, a specially fitted recreational vehicle, is brightly painted inside with a mural of jungle animals. The colors and pictures are meant to help the staff welcome kids and make them feel more comfortable in the clinic, said dental hygienist Katie Wheeler. According to program lead Anna Cihlar, kids make up 72% of all the clinic's patients, both at the clinic's brick-and-mortar site at 9 Tri-Park Way in Grand Chute and at the mobile clinic. In 2025, Tri-County saw 3,465 children. During the school year, the mobile clinic visits public schools every six months to give dental appointments to students in Appleton, Brillion, Neenah, Oshkosh and Seymour. The mobile clinic
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Substance Use Disorder Often Affects Entire Families, Thedacare Behavioral Health Expert Says
Substance Use Disorder Often Affects Entire Families, Thedacare Behavioral Health Expert Says. ‘Family Members Deserve Education and Support too’. Substance use disorder doesn’t typically happen in isolation. The affected person’s experience can also impact their loved ones. And for family or friends of someone with substance use disorder, it can feel difficult to know how to proceed.
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Fond du Lac nurse praised for restoring patient dignity
FOND DU LAC – A nurse and lactation consultant at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital has been honored with an international nursing award after a patient credited her compassion and support with helping restore dignity during a difficult recovery. Josie Birschbach, of SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Women's Health, received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, according to a community announcement. The award recognizes nurses who provide exceptional clinical care and compassionate service to patients and their families. Birschbach was nominated by a patient who experienced complications following surgery and faced a challenging hospitalization. In the nomination, the patient described feeling physically and emotionally overwhelmed while recovering. The patient said Birschbach provided reassurance, empathy and comfort during a particularly difficult moment. According to the nomination, Birschbach helped the patient navigate feelings of embarrassment and discouragement related to the recovery process and offered support that helped restore a sense of dignity. “She was gentle and caring and made me feel human again,” the patient wrote in the nomination. “I truly appreciated her efforts in making me feel like a person instead of just another patient. She truly was my saving grace during a really dark time, and I will always be
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HSHS St. Mary’s in Green Bay temporarily moving emergency department entrance due to construction
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay is temporarily relocating its emergency department entrance due to construction for an expansion project. The emergency room will remain open, and services are not being cut; however, patients looking for the emergency room will now...
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SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital earns CMS 5-star rating
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital earns CMS 5-star rating. SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of the top-performing hospitals in the nation, earning a prestigious CMS 5-Star Patient Survey Rating. . In the CMS’ most recent release of...
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Former Packer Donald Driver named statewide ambassador for oral health initiative
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Network Health launched its “From Teeth to Toes” initiative Thursday at Lambeau Field, with former Green Bay Packer Donald Driver serving as its statewide ambassador. Health leaders say a trip to the dentist shouldn’t just be about fixing a cavity. They say oral...
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SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Women’s Health RN/lactation consultant receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Women’s Health RN/lactation consultant receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Josie Birschbach, a registered nurse/lactation consultant with SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Women’s Health, has been recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international recognition program that honors nurses who provide exceptional clinical care and compassionate service to patients and families.
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Multiple Froedtert ThedaCare Hospitals Honored in U.S. News & World Report
Froedtert ThedaCare is celebrating after four of its hospitals received high praise in a recent report. U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals ratings, the highest distinction hospitals and clinical specialties can earn from the organization. ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton ranked as High Performing in Colon...