Newsroom
At Affinity Health System, we have our finger on the pulse of the community.
Whether we're offering a new community health class, reporting timely Health Watch topics or announcing the newest technology available, we are dedicated to sharing the latest health news, information and opportunities with the people of Northeast Wisconsin.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Steve Wuerger, Media Relations Manager
(920) 720-1752 or swuerger@affinityhealth.org
June 2008
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St. Elizabeth Hospital first in Fox Cities with digital mammography 06
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Powerful new tool aids in fight for early detection of breast cancer More... -
Affinity wins prestigious environmental award 06
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Network Health Plan unveils new product that rewards wellness 06
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Millennium allows employees to embrace wellness and be rewarded More... -
Donatelle named VP of Medical Affairs 06
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May 2008
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St. Elizabeth Hospital offers Valley's first minimally invasive heart surgery 05
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Affinity's Dr. Zenoun Abouzelam only surgeon to do procedure in Fox Valley More... -
Protecting your child’s noggin this sports season 05
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Most parents unclear on concussion guidelines More... -
Indianapolis firm agrees to purchase Franciscan Care 05
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Ide Management Group excited about potential for facility More... -
Mercy's digital mammography receives accreditation 05
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'Excellent' status reaffirmed 05
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Network Health Plan receives NCQA’s highest reaccreditation level for quality care More... -
Boating safety course offered through Affinity 05
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National Safe Boating Week is May 17- 23 More...
April 2008
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Affinity names Physicians Relations director 04
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Affinity launches initiative to address needs of uninsured 04
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Cover the Uninsured Week is April 27 to May 3 More... -
Presentation focuses on preventing diabetes 04
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Advance Directives help you take control of health decisions 04
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April 16 is inaugural National Healthcare Decisions Day More...
March 2008
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New hearing devices combine high-performance, style 03
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Little Chute Wrestler rebounds after potentially dangerous neck injury 03
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Don't let your tee time become pain in the neck 03
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Affinity’s ‘Golf Your Personal Best’ aims to keep golfers on the links More...
February 2008
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Area physicians offer public seminar about POP 02
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Pelvic organ prolapse affects 1 in 2 women More... -
Emaus named president of Affinity Medical Group 02
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Affinity Health System again named one of nation's best 02
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Affinity ranks 24th in Verispan's 2008 Integrated healthcare Network 100 More... -
Mercy names director of operations 02
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January 2008
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Emaus designated as certified physician executive 01
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St. Elizabeth Hospital offers patients 'most advanced' radiation treatments 01
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Foundation grants benefit St. Elizabeth Hospital, community 01
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Affinity's Workers' Rehabilitation program receives accreditation 01
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Mercy now offers digital mammography 01
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Powerful new tool aids in fight for early detection of breast cancer More... -
Leading-edge technology 01
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Mercy Medical Center first in Valley to perform ankle replacement procedure More... -
Woman's struggle with Lupus turns to support for others 01
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Affinity Visiting Nurses among top 25 percent in nation 01
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Kaukauna woman grateful for innovative cancer treatment 01
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New MammoSite breast brachytherapy pinpoints, lessens treatment time More... -
Health systems collaborate to help kids and teens 01
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Affinity working with other local health systems to open pediatric behavioral health clinic More...
December 2007
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation names five to board 12
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St. Elizabeth, Mercy designated as Chest Pain Centers 12
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Accreditation reflects Affinity’s superior quality of cardiac care More...
November 2007
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Mercy Health Foundation announces 2008 projects 11
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Battle breast cancer in five days 11
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MammoSite breast brachytherapy offers innovative treatment for women More...
October 2007
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Network Health Plan rated among nation's best 10
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Menasha health plan ranks 37th in nation by U.S. News More... -
Affinity hospitals recognized for quality patient care 10
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Mercy Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital rank in Top 1 percent nationally More... -
Affinity names new president of St. Elizabeth Hospital 10
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Travis Andersen's goal is to ‘continue providing world-class medical care to Fox Cities’ More... -
Calumet Medical Center sponsors night for women 10
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Fifth annual event to be held Oct. 16 at Chilton High School More...
September 2007
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Affinity presents Bone and Joint Wellness series at Mercy Medical Center 09
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Affinity presents Bone and Joint Wellness series at St. Elizabeth Hospital 09
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Affinity is the first to bring military medical technology to Valley 09
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Affinity Occupational Health in Oshkosh moving to Koeller Street 09
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Affinity offers patient support network through Web site 09
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Affinity's cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation programs certified 09
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New transportation service 'bridges the distance' 09
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Radiation oncology van supports area cancer patients More... -
Online assessment quickly determines heart risk 09
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HEARTaware takes 10 minutes to determine risk factors More...
August 2007
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Sports Injury Clinic offered Saturdays at Oshkosh Urgent Care 08
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Personal, local service shines 08
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Network Health customer service excels at making clients happy More... -
Calumet Medical Center introduces walk-in clinic 08
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Hospital foundation awards grants 08
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$120,800 given by St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation More...
July 2007
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Affinity hospital labs receive accreditation 07
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Affinity names new marketing director 07
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St. Elizabeth Hospital pharmacist named to state Pharmacy Examining Board 07
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Hankes named Affinity vice president of Mission and Learning Services 07
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Calumet Medical Center offers safety day for children 07
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Mercy Medical Center names new president 07
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16-year health care administrator to begin duties in mid-August More... -
Mercy Medical Center offers water birthing 07
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Expectant mothers now have more options More...
June 2007
May 2007
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Affinity awarded prestigious environmental leadership honor 05
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Mercy's vascular lab receives accreditation 05
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Passport 55 helps seniors with medical bills 05
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Hospital service celebrates 20 years of working through red tape More... -
Cheng named distinguished philanthropist 05
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April 2007
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Hospital foundation names two to board 04
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Two more Affinity clinics earn 'green' certification 04
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Affinity board of directors elects two new members 04
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March 2007
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Free talk offers facts on osteoporosis 03
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Dr. Stephen Marquis named one of nation's best 03
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Consumers' Research Council of America releases '07 Guide to America's Top Pediatricians More... -
Mercy Health Foundation approves grants 03
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$2.5 million gift largest in foundation's history 03
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Cheng's gift fulfills personal mission 03
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Oshkosh neurosurgeon donates $2.5 million to Mercy Health Foundation 03
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Dr. Theresa Cheng named one of nation's best 03
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Consumers' Research Council of America releases '07 Guide to America's Top Surgeons More... -
Affinity executive earns top health care management credential 03
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Oshkosh pediatrician named Affinity chief medical officer 03
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February 2007
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Calumet Medical Center earns 'Gold Seal of Approval' 02
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Mercy obtains state-of-the-art MRI 02
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Patient care will improve through quicker, more detailed scans More... -
Affinity Medical Group clinic cited 02
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Greenville facility earns national 'green' certification More...
January 2007
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Safe Kids: Gear up properly for safe winter sports 01
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Laboratory benefits from Kolosso donation 01
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Car dealership donates Rav4 to St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation More... -
Grants benefit hospital, Fox Cities 01
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation awards $163,000 More... -
Affinity Urgent Care expands 01
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Service enhancements, extended hours meet community's needs More... -
Franciscan Care names new administrator 01
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December 2006
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Calumet Medical Center expands orthopaedic services 12
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Affinity Health System and Humana announce agreement 12
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Affinity names three service line directors 12
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Affinity's marketing efforts under new leadership 12
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Gallucci named senior vice president of Corporate Services More... -
A beautiful relationship 12
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Integration drives success for local employers, Network Health Plan More...
November 2006
October 2006
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Affinity Health System Breast Centers pass mammography standards 10
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Mercy orthopaedics, neurosurgery honored nationally by HealthGrades 10
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Orthopaedics, joint replacement and spine surgery ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin More... -
National recognition for heart care 10
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Mercy Medical Center cited for superior care of heart failure patients More... -
Affinity Health System honored with American Graphic Design Award 10
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'Call It Quits' program honored 10
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Affinity Health System's tobacco cessation program given award More... -
Affinity launches new site featuring enhanced navigation, health information 10
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Affinity Medical Group opens two state-of-the-art clinics 10
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Kusnierz named director of functional excellence 10
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