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The Froedtert & MCW health network includes 10 hospital locations, more than 2,300 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics.
Falls and other serious events, like a heart attack can be common when shoveling snow. Understanding common winter injury risks and how to avoid them can help keep you safe during the cold and snowy weather.
Six Common Winter Injuries
... and How to Avoid Them
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December 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Falls and other serious events, like a heart attack can be common when shoveling snow. Understanding common winter injury risks and how to avoid them can help keep you safe during the cold and snowy weather.
“You are what you eat” is not just a catchy saying. Medical science is discovering more and more links between bacteria in the digestive tract — the gut microbiome — and physical and mental health.
Alzheimer's Disease: A Link Between Gut and Brain Function | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
“You are what you eat” is not just a catchy saying. Medical science is discovering more and more links between bacteria in the digestive tract — the gut microbiome — and physical and mental health.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“You are what you eat” is not just a catchy saying. Medical science is discovering more and more links between bacteria in the digestive tract — the gut microbiome — and physical and mental health.
Daniel Hughes, former Chief Deputy of Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, shares his powerful journey living with a genetic condition — and how expert care and support have helped him navigate challenges with resilience.
Retired Milwaukee Co. chief deputy shares journey with rare genetic condition
Daniel Hughes retired early after learning a chronic cough was a pre-existing lung disease that was sparked from short telomere syndrome.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Daniel Hughes, former Chief Deputy of Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, shares his powerful journey living with a genetic condition — and how expert care and support have helped him navigate challenges with resilience.
Retired pulmonologist Mehboob Qureshi, MD, was in critical condition, presenting a trio of cardiac issues. Mehboob’s heart team recommended the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure, a less invasive approach to treat his heart conditions.
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Retired Pulmonologist Turned Heart Patient | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
After 50 years of treating patients, retired pulmonologist Mehboob Qureshi, MD, of Menomonee Falls, has always taken his health seriously. As he approached 90 years old, he swam daily at his local YMC...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Retired pulmonologist Mehboob Qureshi, MD, was in critical condition, presenting a trio of cardiac issues. Mehboob’s heart team recommended the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure, a less invasive approach to treat his heart conditions.
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Jonathan Thompson, MD, a medical oncologist, talks about diagnostic techniques and innovative therapies like immunotherapy that are helping people live through lung cancer.
Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Discover the latest advances in lung cancer treatment, including targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and innovative clinical trials, as explained by Dr. Jonathan Thompson of Froedtert & MCW.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Jonathan Thompson, MD, a medical oncologist, talks about diagnostic techniques and innovative therapies like immunotherapy that are helping people live through lung cancer.
Sailaja Kamaraju, MD, is leading a phase III national trial locally to find out if a lower dose of tamoxifen is as effective as usual hormonal therapy. The trial focuses on post-menopausal women who have certain types of low risk early stage breast cancer.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Sailaja Kamaraju, MD, is leading a phase III national trial locally to find out if a lower dose of tamoxifen is as effective as usual hormonal therapy. The trial focuses on post-menopausal women who have certain types of low risk early stage breast cancer.
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🔗Learn more: froedtert.com/tamoxifen-trial
As we enter into the busy holiday weekend, some of our locations observe special hours during the Thanksgiving weekend. Our hospitals and emergency departments will continue to be open 24/7. Visit froedtert.com/locations to verify hours and closures before visiting any of our facilities.
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
As we enter into the busy holiday weekend, some of our locations observe special hours during the Thanksgiving weekend. Our hospitals and emergency departments will continue to be open 24/7. Visit froedtert.com/locations to verify hours and closures before visiting any of our facilities.
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Out today in Brain&Behavior from the #KrucoffLab: evidence that functional #brainnetwork connectivity necessary for hand function switch from resting to task states in people w/ #braintumor. #neurosurgery @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social @froedtert.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
Different Brain Network Connectomic Relationships Subserve Hand Dexterity During Task Versus Resting States in People with Brain Tumors
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November 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Out today in Brain&Behavior from the #KrucoffLab: evidence that functional #brainnetwork connectivity necessary for hand function switch from resting to task states in people w/ #braintumor. #neurosurgery @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social @froedtert.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
Quit facts: After 20 minutes, your heart rate drops. After 24 hours, carbon monoxide levels in your blood are normal. Your lungs start regaining normal function. Risk of heart attack and stroke can drop by as much as half after a year.
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Quit facts: After 20 minutes, your heart rate drops. After 24 hours, carbon monoxide levels in your blood are normal. Your lungs start regaining normal function. Risk of heart attack and stroke can drop by as much as half after a year.
After being tethered to an oxygen concentrator, Tom found new life through the Froedtert & MCW Lung Transplant Program. Now, he’s back doing what he loves — traveling with his wife and racing his supercharged Mustang.
Lung Transplant: Road to Recovery | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Tom Miller, of Oak Creek, is breathing easier today, thanks to the lung transplant he received in 2022 through the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Lung Transplant Program at Froedtert Hos...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
After being tethered to an oxygen concentrator, Tom found new life through the Froedtert & MCW Lung Transplant Program. Now, he’s back doing what he loves — traveling with his wife and racing his supercharged Mustang.
Froedtert & MCW breast cancer experts recently shared crucial information during a Community Champions segment. Dawn Regner, MD, diagnostic radiologist, and Adrienne Cobb, MD, MS, surgical oncologist, discuss breast cancer risk factors and why early detection matters. youtu.be/ev2-bP6fcF0
Community Champions: Breast Cancer Early Detection
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November 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Froedtert & MCW breast cancer experts recently shared crucial information during a Community Champions segment. Dawn Regner, MD, diagnostic radiologist, and Adrienne Cobb, MD, MS, surgical oncologist, discuss breast cancer risk factors and why early detection matters. youtu.be/ev2-bP6fcF0
Now, helping save lives is a tap away. Patients can now register to become an organ donor through their MyChart account. This new feature empowers patients to register as organ, eye and tissue donors with just a few clicks. Register today: froedtert.com/mychart
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Now, helping save lives is a tap away. Patients can now register to become an organ donor through their MyChart account. This new feature empowers patients to register as organ, eye and tissue donors with just a few clicks. Register today: froedtert.com/mychart
Kunal Gupta, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon, visited WPR’s The Larry Meiller Show to discuss MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgUS), a non-invasive treatment new to Wisconsin that targets and reduces tremors.
New Wisconsin procedure offers treatment for movement disorder patients
Instances of movement disorders such as Parkinson's Disease and essential tremors are up. Fortunately, treatment is advancing as well. A neurosurgeon talked to Larry Meiller about the latest procedure...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Kunal Gupta, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon, visited WPR’s The Larry Meiller Show to discuss MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgUS), a non-invasive treatment new to Wisconsin that targets and reduces tremors.
Teri Strange, a US Air Force veteran is now a Froedtert & MCW registration specialist and reflects on how her service shaped her compassion and connection with patients. This Veterans Day, we honor Teri's story and the generations of service behind it. www.froedtert.com/stories/fami...
A Family Affair | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Teri Strange, a registration specialist at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, followed in her father’s footsteps and joined the United States Air Force when she was 23 years old. Teri was assigned to...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Teri Strange, a US Air Force veteran is now a Froedtert & MCW registration specialist and reflects on how her service shaped her compassion and connection with patients. This Veterans Day, we honor Teri's story and the generations of service behind it. www.froedtert.com/stories/fami...
Average cost for a pack is $8.39 or more; for pack-a-day smokers, that’s at least $3,000 per year – poof! Up in smoke. In 10 years, you could save more than $30,000.
Get help quitting today. Talk to your doctor.
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Get help quitting today. Talk to your doctor.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Average cost for a pack is $8.39 or more; for pack-a-day smokers, that’s at least $3,000 per year – poof! Up in smoke. In 10 years, you could save more than $30,000.
Get help quitting today. Talk to your doctor.
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Get help quitting today. Talk to your doctor.
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Battling liver cancer, Crohn’s disease, and diabetes, Renae faced daunting odds. But with advanced perfusion technology and a collaborative team of specialists, our transplant team made the impossible possible.
Liver Transplant: Making More Possible | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Liver transplants are challenging procedures. Thankfully, skilled physicians using advanced technology at Froedtert Hospital helped Renae get the liver transplant she needed.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Battling liver cancer, Crohn’s disease, and diabetes, Renae faced daunting odds. But with advanced perfusion technology and a collaborative team of specialists, our transplant team made the impossible possible.
If someone you know has been affected by Parkinson's disease, join us for this important event that brings together experts, caregivers and community members to share insights and support those impacted by the disease.
Register to attend in-person or virtually: Parkinson.org/Froedtert2025
Register to attend in-person or virtually: Parkinson.org/Froedtert2025
Parkinson’s Disease Symposium - Brookfield, WI
This program will feature experts discussing: Ways to Manage Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Research Updates, Advanced Treatments for PD, and Urinary & Pelvic Floor Health.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
If someone you know has been affected by Parkinson's disease, join us for this important event that brings together experts, caregivers and community members to share insights and support those impacted by the disease.
Register to attend in-person or virtually: Parkinson.org/Froedtert2025
Register to attend in-person or virtually: Parkinson.org/Froedtert2025
According to Versiti, even though about 38% of people are eligible to donate blood, less than 5% actually do. Donating blood is a powerful way to give back to your community and help patients in need. Find a donation center or event near you to start saving lives today! versiti.org/ways-to-give...
Versiti - Learn About Blood Donation
Donate blood, donate plasma or donate platelets at a blood donation center near you or a blood drive near you. Make an appointment to donate blood today.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
According to Versiti, even though about 38% of people are eligible to donate blood, less than 5% actually do. Donating blood is a powerful way to give back to your community and help patients in need. Find a donation center or event near you to start saving lives today! versiti.org/ways-to-give...
Patients who receive fast stroke treatment are more likely to regain their independence and avoid disabilty after a stroke event. That’s why we say “time is brain saved.” #worldstrokeday2025
"Time is Brain" for Stroke Treatments
Faster door-to-needle time speeds up stroke treatment.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Patients who receive fast stroke treatment are more likely to regain their independence and avoid disabilty after a stroke event. That’s why we say “time is brain saved.” #worldstrokeday2025
We collected 538 pounds of returned medications from 217 households during last Saturday’s drive-thru drug collection at Frodtert & MCW Moorland Reserve Health Center. Thanks to our volunteers and all who stopped to drop off their unused, expired or unwanted medications for safe disposal.
October 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We collected 538 pounds of returned medications from 217 households during last Saturday’s drive-thru drug collection at Frodtert & MCW Moorland Reserve Health Center. Thanks to our volunteers and all who stopped to drop off their unused, expired or unwanted medications for safe disposal.
Hey Milwaukee! Rally with us and the Milwaukee Bucks as we team up to raise awareness for the early detection of breast cancer. With early detection, there are more treatment options, so a mammogram may just save your life.
Join us at the Breast Cancer Awareness night on Oct. 28!
Join us at the Breast Cancer Awareness night on Oct. 28!
We're Stronger Together, Breast Cancer Awareness | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
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October 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Hey Milwaukee! Rally with us and the Milwaukee Bucks as we team up to raise awareness for the early detection of breast cancer. With early detection, there are more treatment options, so a mammogram may just save your life.
Join us at the Breast Cancer Awareness night on Oct. 28!
Join us at the Breast Cancer Awareness night on Oct. 28!
Your breast health action plan: Get a mammogram starting at age 40, keep a healthy weight, eat a healthy diet, stay active and limit or avoid drinking alcohol. Learn more: froedtert.com/breast-cancer
October 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Your breast health action plan: Get a mammogram starting at age 40, keep a healthy weight, eat a healthy diet, stay active and limit or avoid drinking alcohol. Learn more: froedtert.com/breast-cancer
Some risk factors for breast cancer include getting older, family history, genetic mutations, alcohol consumption and prior radiation therapy to chest area. If you have certain risk factors, you may need to get screened earlier than age 40. Talk to your doctor.
High Risk Breast Cancer | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
The High Risk Breast Cancer team at Froedtert & MCW reviews your lifestyle, family and medical history and genetics to develop a plan to lower your risk and detect cancer early.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Some risk factors for breast cancer include getting older, family history, genetic mutations, alcohol consumption and prior radiation therapy to chest area. If you have certain risk factors, you may need to get screened earlier than age 40. Talk to your doctor.
Need help choosing a Medicare plan? Local Medicare advisors know your area and can help you explore plans like Network Health and others that include providers from the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network and ThedaCare. Enrollment runs through Dec. 7. froedtert.com/medicare
October 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Need help choosing a Medicare plan? Local Medicare advisors know your area and can help you explore plans like Network Health and others that include providers from the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network and ThedaCare. Enrollment runs through Dec. 7. froedtert.com/medicare
Last weekend, our Froedtert & MCW Breast Cancer team proudly supported the @americancancersoc.bsky.social Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
We’re continuing to raise awareness by partnering with the @milwaukeebucks.bsky.social at the game on Oct. 28. Learn more: froedtert.com/stronger
We’re continuing to raise awareness by partnering with the @milwaukeebucks.bsky.social at the game on Oct. 28. Learn more: froedtert.com/stronger
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Last weekend, our Froedtert & MCW Breast Cancer team proudly supported the @americancancersoc.bsky.social Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
We’re continuing to raise awareness by partnering with the @milwaukeebucks.bsky.social at the game on Oct. 28. Learn more: froedtert.com/stronger
We’re continuing to raise awareness by partnering with the @milwaukeebucks.bsky.social at the game on Oct. 28. Learn more: froedtert.com/stronger