Ascension Wisconsin Foundation

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎗 Did you know approximately 4,400 Wisconsin women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year? One of these women was Melissa. In May 2023, Melissa was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. Today, Melissa is healthy and regularly participates in Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Cancer Survivorship programs including A Time to Heal program and the Healthy Eating Active Living program. Thanks to donor generosity of Ascension Wisconsin Foundation, cancer survivors like Melissa can receive the support and wellness care they need. Read Melissa’s story by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/gAsisHUK

September is prostate cancer awareness month, and Steve Kells wants to help spread the word about the importance of routine care because it can save a life, just like it saved his. Steve was diagnosed with prostate cancer just a few years ago, but it was caught in the early stages thanks to receiving routine care at Ascension All Saints. Steve underwent surgery to fully remove the cancer, and he now helps others in similar situations by sharing his story and participating in the prostate cancer support group. Watch Steve's full story: https://lnkd.in/ewiCbzFp

Join the Ascension Wisconsin Foundation team as a Major Gift Officer covering the Milwaukee South Region!

Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) is a free program sponsored by the American Cancer Society through Kohl's Cares. The 10 week long program consists of health education, nutrition counseling and exercise classes. HEAL is open to breast cancer patients between the ages of 19 and 80 that are currently undergoing treatment or that have completed treatment within the last three years. There are still spots open for the winter session starting on January 7! Learn more about HEAL: https://lnkd.in/eyWtU9y6

It was a beautiful day for Family Health Night at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine last week! Community members came together to enjoy an evening of health education, family fun, games, prize, a teddy bear clinic and a visit from Flight for Life! Family Health Night was made possible thanks to generous support from SC Johnson, A Family Company.

A longtime Ascension Wisconsin supporter and volunteer recently gave $5,000 to support the purchase of new pack and plays for Blanket of Love. This incredibly thoughtful gift will provide a safe space for babies and toddlers to sleep and play. Every year, Blanket of Love provides a blanket of support for thousands of families in the Greater Milwaukee area. Blanket of Love provides new and expectant parents with access to care, educational classes, necessities for healthy growth and development, and so much more. Please join us in thanking this generous donor for their incredible gift. ❤️

Every year, thousands of individuals give back to Ascension Wisconsin out of pure kindness and generosity. We recently surveyed donors and asked 'what's your why' to learn more about what inspires them to make a difference and give to Ascension Wisconsin Foundation. From personal stories of incredible care, to watching a loved one receive expert services, to wanting help others and support the Mission of Ascension, we received so many kind, thoughtful messages. #Thankyou for giving back and making it possible to achieve the Mission of Ascension. ❤️

Back to school, back to school! 🍎 Part of the Ascension Wisconsin Smart Smiles team attended the Bader Back to School event last Friday to help spread the word about the crucial work they do. Last school year Smart Smiles provided preventive dental care to more than 14,800 students in Milwaukee and Racine Counties. This year, that number will grow even larger! #Thankyou to everyone that makes Smart Smiles possible. We couldn't do what we do without you!

Thanks to generous donor support, Ascension Wisconsin Foundation was able to fund the purchase of cardiac ablation equipment at Ascension Franklin! We are excited to share that last week, the first atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation was successfully completed! 🎉 Dr. Michael Curley, cardiac electrophysiologist at Ascension Franklin, shared, “... the patient was extremely pleased to have the procedure in a beautiful facility close to home with state of the art equipment, and with the dedicated and compassionate Ascension Franklin care team.” Thank you for helping transform healthcare by bringing this up-to-date, advanced equipment to Ascension Franklin. Together we will help ensure that even more patients with AFib will receive the critical care they need. ❤️

Today is National Grateful Patient Day, a day to show appreciation for the providers that make a difference in our lives. Every day we are continuously inspired by associates across Ascension Wisconsin that provide personalized, compassionate care to all patients. Is there an Ascension Wisconsin provider that went above and beyond for you? You can honor them by sharing your care story through this form: https://lnkd.in/eZivma35 #Thankyou to each and every provider across Ascension Wisconsin that are dedicated to improving the lives of the patients we are privileged to serve. We are grateful for you! ❤️