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From the Press Times — Brenda Fritz suffered a near-fatal bike accident when she hit a truck on the morning of Sept. 14, 2023. Fritz went through seven surgeries in a couple of days at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee — many of which were performed to save her life. Brenda continues to heal and do therapy as she looks to the future and triathalon training.

From Spectrum News 1 — While golf might seem like it’s not the most dangerous sport, there’s still a lot to watch for when out on the putting green. Froedtert & MCW physical therapist Dan Leib joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about what golfers can do to stay healthy throughout the season.

From Spectrum News 1 — Leslie Goodnetter was diagnosed four years ago. She began taking Rock Steady Kickboxing classes to help manage her symptoms. Rock Steady Kickboxing is part of a national program aimed at helping those living with Parkinson’s disease. Participants engage in not just exercise, but also in cognitive activity, functional movements and voice activation. Froedtert & MCW Parkinson's experts were featured along with information about Froedtert & MCW Parkinson's exercise classes.

From WTMJ 4 — A Milwaukee neighborhood organization brought residents together Friday for its 6th Annual Community Block Party, transforming a stretch of West Lisbon Avenue into a celebration of community, connection and family. Froedtert & MCW health network was one of several community partners supporting the event.

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Jordan Dow, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Froedtert ThedaCare, was included in a spotlight of top chief pharmacy officers who ensure that the right medications reach the right patients at the right time.

From Becker’s Hospital Review — Seraphine Kapsandoy-Jones, PhD, RN, was appointed chief nursing executive and senior vice president for Froedtert ThedaCare Health, a 20-hospital system based in Menomonee Falls, Wis.

From the Fireman Kenny Podcast — The National Aphasia Association has declared June as Aphasia Awareness Month. This episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast includes an interview with speech therapist Amy Monday and Sara Pillay, PhD, ABPP, Froedtert & MCW neuropsychologist, about aphasia awareness.

From Newsweek — When facing a complex medical diagnosis, choosing the right specialist is critical. Froedtert Hospital was included in this ranking that identified 1,375 leading hospitals across seven specialties, recognizing excellence in advanced medical care. The methodology incorporates expanded safety and quality indicators, including data from The Leapfrog Group, alongside accreditations and CMS measures. 

From wha.org — On June 16, ten individuals representing seven WHA member hospitals graduated from the five-month WHA Health Care Leadership Academy. Participating in both virtual and in-person synchronous learning, this group was exposed to the areas related to the “business of health care.” The graduates included four Froedtert ThedaCare team members.

From Becker's Oncology — As clinical evidence mounts that proton therapy delivers better outcomes with fewer side effects than conventional radiation, health systems are racing to add the capability — both to improve patient care and to stay competitive. The article featured proton therapy at the Froedtert & MCW Clinical Cancer Center on the Froedtert Hospital campus in Milwaukee.

From Construction Equipment Guide — Froedtert Hospital is undergoing a major campus expansion that includes a new six-story parking garage with four elevators, three stair towers and a skywalk that links to a new expansion of its main hospital building. With limited laydown area inside an active health care campus, the project's contractors chose Potain tower cranes to reduce their reliance on ground staging and minimize the site footprint. The overriding goal is to complete construction with zero disruption to hospital operations. Reynolds Rigging & Crane Service understood the importance and sequenced trucking, assembly and dismantling to protect day-to-day hospital activity.

From Spectrum News 1 — Nearly two years ago, Doug Erickson was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain tumor. Max Krucoff, Froedtert & MCW neurosurgeon, removed the tumor just 10 days after Erickson's diagnosis by Dr. Max Krucoff, a neurosurgeon at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. The surgery was followed by radiation and chemotherapy. While Erickson hasn’t had a recurrence, he said he’s doing everything to prevent it.

From Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service — Six Milwaukee students are graduating from high school with a head start on a career in the medical field. The students recently completed a grant-funded K-12 Medical Assistant pathway program. The program was created through an innovative partnership by MedCerts, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Froedtert Hospital. The students learned medical skills like how to test blood pressure, took classes such as human anatomy and got clinical hands-on experience at Froedtert Hospital.

From Business Chief — As health systems move beyond deploying digital tools to driving measurable impact, new findings from AVIA show that leaders are differentiating through utilization, AI maturity and operational innovation. Who are the systems at the forefront of implementation and results? AVIA today announced the recipients of its AVIAwards, recognizing organizations that are turning digital investments into impactful performance gains. Froedtert ThedaCare, which serves nearly half of Wisconsin's population, received the Best Overall Performance in Consumerism for having the strongest overall consumer digital presence across scheduling virtual visits and digital check-in.

From Healthcare Design — Healthcare Design celebrates inspiring leaders whose work is advancing innovation and excellence across healthcare design. Driven by a desire to solve complex industry challenges, the 2026 winners are making a tangible difference across the board. Annette Roehl, nurse/health care facilities design strategist, Froedtert ThedaCare, was included in this year's honorees.

From Seehafer News — Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Wellness Center is excited to announce the return of an upcoming summer fitness series. The 4th annual Fit in the Park series will be back on Saturday, June 13, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Lighthouse Park. The Fit in the Park series is free to attend and aims to “help individuals and families stay active, improve wellness and enjoy the outdoors together.”

From GB&D — The article features Froedtert Hospital’s campus transformation project — a project encompassing more than 1.3 million square feet of specialized care facilities designed by CannonDesign. The design team on the project worked to create environments that felt calming and supportive without sacrificing clinical performance.

From Radio Milwaukee — At 38 years old, Tonda Thompson made a choice that changed her life — a hysterectomy to remove the fibroids that were taking her energy and strength. Rebecca Mahn, MD, Froedtert & MCW gynecologist and Tonda's doctor, talked about fibroids and the negative impact they can have on a woman's health. Dr. Mahn encourages women to advocate for themselves and find what’s right for their lives.

From Spectrum News 1 — More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hatim Attar, MD, a Froedtert & MCW neurologist, joined Spectrum News’ “Wisdom and Wellness” series to spread stroke awareness. To help spot symptoms of a stroke in oneself or others, he said it’s important to remember the acronym B.E. F.A.S.T.

From the Sheboygan Sun — Menopause is the point in time when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without her period. It is a natural transition, but it also comes with treatable symptoms that can affect all different parts of the body. Stephanie Grosvenor, DO, Froedtert & MCW gynecologist, talked about how growing research, a better understanding of hormone health and doctors who specialize in menopause care can help improve quality of life for many women.

From Global Healthcare Exchange, Inc. — Froedtert ThedaCare was recognized as a recipient of a 2025 Supply Chains of Distinction Award, given to hospitals and health systems across North America that achieved top-tier supply chain performance in 2025. The Supply Chains of Distinction Award honors GHX-Exchange connected provider organizations that demonstrate best-in-class execution of “Perfect Order” metrics, a comprehensive measure of supply chain performance spanning order accuracy, automation, invoice precision and payment efficiency. These organizations are optimizing transactions and building more resilient, intelligent supply chains to strengthen the operational backbone of organizations delivering high-quality patient care.