At Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, we're surrounded by incredible stories, and we are constantly moved by the courage and spirit of our patients. In this section, we have chronicled some of the best examples of the awe-inspiring events that we witness every day.

Bariatric Surgery Program

Bariatric Surgery More Than Surgery
Teacher Lois Calloway loses 115 pounds after bariatric surgery and gains a ton of energy ... and a new perspective.

A New Man After Taking the Hard Steps
Ivan McClendon no longer has diabetes and has controlled his blood pressure after having bariatric surgery.

Woman Loses More Than Just Weight
Two days after Dana Brown had bariatric surgery, she was off her insulin pump.

Heart and Vascular Center

Researcher Becomes Patient
Ellen Lorimer finds out just how quickly life can change.

Second Opinion Keeps Story Happy
Mikel Holt has his own story to tell after Cardiac Second Opinion

Second Opinion Yields Happy Ending
By seeking a cardiac second opinion, Jeanette Bullock minimized the risks involved in treating her heart condition

Cancer Center

Friendship and Exam Save Live
Erle Hug's best friend's insistence on physical exam pays off and begins fight against prostate cancer

Friends Through Difficult Times
Sisters Joyce Sipes and Mary Ellen Dodge help each other with breast cancer scare

Life One Day at a Time
Breast cancer survivor LeAnn Sucher realizes what's most important

Miracle Treatment Leads to Recovery
Sue Waldoch finds plenty of miracles during her treatment for lymphoma

Patients Are in Good Hands
Sandy Mayhew welcomes collaborative treatment after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Positive Attitude Makes a Difference
Mary Molina finds that positive attitude makes a difference in her treatment for breast cancer

Routine Prostate Screening Right Move
Taking time out of his busy life for a routine prostate cancer screening made all the difference for Richard Gennerman

Retirement Plans Still on Track
Randy Myricks back in the swing of things, enjoying retirement, after prostate cancer diagnosis

Saving Lives and Limbs
Susie Ruppelt is looking forward to running again after soft tissue cancer treatment

Special Care Provides Hope
Specialists treat cervical cancer patient Jamie Nelson with care

Comprehensive Vein Clinic

Back in Ski Boots
Coleen Rosen is back to enjoying the things that she loves after treatment for varicose veins.

Fertility/Reproductive Medicine Clinic

A Tale of Two Sisters
Sisters Kim Hansen and Kay Durst had completely different fertility challenges and both found success.

General Thoracic Surgery

Able to Hold Her Husband's Hand
Police officer Christine Cronin was unable to hold a gun or her husband's hand because of hyperhidrosis, a condition marked by excessive sweating. Cardiothoracic surgery vastly improved her quality of life.

Neurosciences Center

Epilepsy Patient Now Seizure-Free
Seizure-free since surgery, Kerry Rathburn also no longer needs medication.

Sportsman Enjoys Outdoors Again
Wayne Beno is back to enjoying the outdoors after deep brain stimulation surgery for his Parkinson's disease.

"Awake" Patient Hits Road After Surgery
Todd McMahon is back behind the wheel after "awake" surgery successfully treated his epileptic seizures

Going Where Others Will Not
Neurologists treat John Lawrence's "inoperable" stroke.

Sleep Disorders Program

Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
After a two-stage surgical procedure for enlarged tonsils, Jack Smith is sleeping soundly.

Making the Right Diagnosis
When a person has a sleep disorder, the right diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference. No one knows this better than Ken Neidert.

SpineCare Program

SpineCare Means Team Approach
Patient Bob Haebig found out that he was a vital part of the mulitdisciplinary team assembled for his treatment

Sports Medicine Center

Sports Enthusiast Gets His Game Back
Performance Enhancement Program helps Jon Brackett get back in shape and get back in the game.

Together, Twins Endure Rehab
Milwaukee Wave twins, Todd and Troy Dusosky are injured and healed together

Transplant Center

A Breath of Fresh Air
Lung transplant recipient Robert Wehrly feels blessed.

Trauma Center

Back in Step After Trauma Care
Katie Mistarz of Northbrook, Illinois, receives advanced trauma care after a snowboarding trip takes a life-threatening turn