By Karen Stokes Years ago, Julia Means, community health ministry nurse with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, attended a conference that deeply affected her. At the conference, they discussed the fact that many babies born in Milwaukee were dying before the age of one. Shortly after, Means co-founded Blanket of Love. The Blanket of Love program is a prenatal … [Read more...] about Ascension sponsors Blessing of the Baby event at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ
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Milwaukee County Sheriff ’s office and Milwaukee County Parks hosted their first ‘Parks and Public Safety Days’
On July 20 and July 27, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Milwaukee County Parks hosted the first Parks and Public Safety Days. The first event was held at Kosciuszko Park and the second was held at Washington Park. The Parks and Public Safety Days were free events and open to the entire community. Through fun, food and fellowship, the events were the perfect … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Sheriff ’s office and Milwaukee County Parks hosted their first ‘Parks and Public Safety Days’
Meet Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital Registered Nurse Twyla James
By Twyla James My name is Twyla James, MSN, RN, CNS and I have been working at Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital for 32 years. My career allows me to provide for my family, while also giving back and treating people who may not return to the comfort of their own home. Attending Alverno College of Nursing program was an amazing opportunity for me to further my education … [Read more...] about Meet Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital Registered Nurse Twyla James
Alverno College, Ascension Wisconsin announce letter of intent for strategic alliance
Institutions seek to develop mission-driven workforce, deliver personalized care to all Alverno College and Ascension Wisconsin have signed a letter of intent to establish a strategic alliance to improve the health of the state’s residents, Alverno President Dr. Andrea Lee and Bernie Sherry, Ministry Market Executive for Ascension Wisconsin, announced Tuesday, May 28, … [Read more...] about Alverno College, Ascension Wisconsin announce letter of intent for strategic alliance
Ascension Wisconsin identifies its top health priorities in Milwaukee
Over the last year, Ascension Wisconsin has been listening to local stakeholders through interviews with patients, individuals, community organizations, a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and community conversations. During this process, Ascension Wisconsin conducted: • 161 community interviews • 27 community stakeholder meetings • 7 community conversations with … [Read more...] about Ascension Wisconsin identifies its top health priorities in Milwaukee
Ascension St. Joseph continues work to improve health equity
New services and programs continue to be added at Ascension St. Joseph while Ascension Wisconsin continues to formulate a plan to improve the health of residents in the Sherman Park and West Burleigh Street neighborhoods. Over the last eight months, Ascension Wisconsin has been listening to local stakeholders through patient interviews, community conversations, a Community … [Read more...] about Ascension St. Joseph continues work to improve health equity
City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with Ascension St. Joseph to open Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office
On Monday, April 8, 2019, Ascension Health in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Heath Department, hosted a grand opening of a new Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office at Ascension St. Joseph to help give more women and children access to the nutrition they need. WIC offers nutritious foods, nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, and … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with Ascension St. Joseph to open Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office
Ascension Healthcare hosts Community Conversations in Milwaukee
On Tuesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Ascension Healthcare hosted four Community Conversations in Milwaukee. The sessions were held within two days, with each day hosting two sessions. The sessions on Jan. 8 were held at St. Joseph’s, located at 5000 W. Chambers St., and the other two were held on Jan. 9 at St. Francis, located at 3237 S. 16th St. Community … [Read more...] about Ascension Healthcare hosts Community Conversations in Milwaukee
Access to care a responsibility of us all
Op-Ed submitted by: Reggie Newson Chief Advocacy Officer, Ascension Wisconsin Enrollment in HealthCare.gov, the website showcasing Wisconsin’s health insurance exchanges, is down this year when compared to last year. As of November 24, there were 62,150 individuals who had selected plans, compared to 78,269 at this time last year. Wisconsinites who do not have health … [Read more...] about Access to care a responsibility of us all
Ascension St. Joseph Campus – community engagement making positive progress
Ascension Wisconsin hosted a meeting on August 6, 2018 to discuss the future of Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus with neighborhood and community members, faith leaders, representatives from various community health and social services agencies, elected officials and potential partners. The meeting is part of a process Ascension Wisconsin has developed to find … [Read more...] about Ascension St. Joseph Campus – community engagement making positive progress