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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.
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Bariatric Surgery ProgramBariatric 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.
A Whole New Life
Christopher Peppas writes his own story about how bariatric surgery changed his life.
Woman Loses More Than Just Weight
Two days after Dana Brown had bariatric surgery, she was off her insulin pump.
Cancer CenterBreast Cancer Discovered Three Months Before Wedding
In the fall of 2008, Laura Sanders was looking forward to starting a new life with her fiancé, Randy. In September, however, the excitement of their upcoming wedding suddenly took a backseat to unexpected news.
Friendship and Exam Save Life
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
Meeting Pancreatic Cancer Head On
Together with her team of doctors in two states, Sally Levin tackled her pancreatic cancer as a person, not a statistic.
Miracle Treatment Leads to Recovery
Sue Waldoch finds plenty of miracles during her treatment for lymphoma
Personal Care, Connections Help Breast Cancer Patient
When Ann Marie Yorgensen was diagnosed with breast cancer, a friend recommended Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin. Ann Marie was impressed with the personalized care she received and now recommends Froedtert & The Medical College to other women.
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 ClinicBack in Ski Boots
Coleen Rosen is back to enjoying the things that she loves after treatment for varicose veins.
Eye InstituteWriter and Artist Seeing Clearly Again
When a basketball injury left artist Rich Koslowski with a severe and lingering case of double vision, he found answers close to home at the Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute.
Fertility/Reproductive Medicine ClinicA Tale of Two Sisters
Sisters Kim Hansen and Kay Durst had completely different fertility challenges and both found success.
General Thoracic SurgeryAble 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.
Heart and Vascular CenterResearcher 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
Teacher Learns About Froedtert
When a sudden heart attack at school stopped teacher Henri Rozier’s heart, he only cared about one thing: living. The experts at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Heart and Vascular Center restored blood flow to his heart and gave him a second chance at life.
Neurosciences CenterBrain Imaging Helps Surgeons Pinpoint Seizures
New brain imaging technology allowed surgeons to pinpoint the source of Amanda Momberg's seizures.
Back on Dance Floor After Deep Brain Stimulation
Janice Blazich is back to dancing after getting help through a surgical procedure called deep brain stimulation that eased her Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Teamwork, Support Help Woman Cope With Parkinson's
Paula Moore benefits from a team of experts to deal with Parkinson's disease.
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.
Plastic Surgery CenterCancer Survivor Talks About Breast Reconstruction
Pat Kosharek tells people about how her dire scenario with breast cancer turned positive.
Sleep Disorders ProgramSurgery 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 ProgramSpineCare Means Team Approach
Patient Bob Haebig found out that he was a vital part of the mulitdisciplinary team assembled for his treatment
Sports Medicine CenterSkater Seeks Extra Edge
When Olympic speed skater Ryan Leveille wanted an extra edge, he turned to the Performance Enhancement Program (PEP) at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin 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 CenterBack in Step After Trauma Care
Katie Mistarz of Northbrook, Illinois, receives advanced trauma care after a snowboarding trip takes a life-threatening turn
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