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Fond du Lac, Waupun SSM Health updates include AEDs, blood drive

FOND DU LAC – Fond du Lac County residents will see expanded health care services, new community investments and additional emergency-response resources as SSM Health rolls out several initiatives in the Fond du Lac and Waupun areas. The updates include the addition of a cardiothoracic surgeon, a maternity care recognition for St. Agnes Hospital, grants supporting dental services and youth programs, new publicly accessible automated external defibrillators and an upcoming community blood drive, according to a community announcement. SSM Health welcomes cardiothoracic surgeon Nathan Smith Nathan Smith has joined SSM Health Dale Michels Heart & Vascular Care as a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Smith treats patients with heart disease, lung tumors and traumatic chest injuries. Clinical interests include cardiac surgery, minimally invasive and robotic chest surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement and surgical critical care. Smith earned a medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine, completed a general surgery residency at Kendall Regional Medical Center and finished a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Albany Medical Center. More information is available by calling 920-926-8231. St. Agnes Hospital receives maternity care recognition SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac earned a Birth Friendly designation from the Wisconsin Association of Perinatal Care Quality