Newsroom
At Affinity Health System, we have our finger on the pulse of the community.
Whether we're offering a new community health class, reporting timely Health Watch topics or announcing the newest technology available, we are dedicated to sharing the latest health news, information and opportunities with the people of Northeast Wisconsin.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Maria Nelson, Marketing Communications and Media Relations
Phone: (920) 720-1752
Pager: (920) 554-0686
E-mail: mnelson@affinityhealth.org
May 2013
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Affinity Health System and Neuroscience Group launch new partnership 05
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Groups collaborate to provide best care to the community More...
April 2013
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Affinity Health System launches myAffinity online portal 04
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Patients will now have access to many online services as part of their personalized care plan More...
March 2013
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Calumet Medical Center Announces Power Plant Renovation Project 03
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St. Elizabeth Hospital first in the Valley to offer electric vehicle charging stations 03
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February 2013
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Gary Kusnierz named to prestigious HCD 10 list by Healthcare Design 02
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Mercy Medical Center Begins Delivering Coverage to Critically Ill Patients with Support of Tele-ICU Solution 02
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Drees achieves board certification with the American College of Medical Practice Executives 02
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December 2012
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President of Mercy Medical Center elected to the American College of Healthcare Executives Council of Regents 12
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Bill Calhoun elected to serve as Wisconsin’s representative More...
November 2012
October 2012
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Ministry Health Care releases details of next phase of renovations at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton 10
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Plans include construction of new bed tower More...
September 2012
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Daniel E. Neufelder, FACHE Receives ACHE Regent Award 09
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Foundation awarded $35,000 grant for UW residency program 09
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Grant allows Calumet Medical Center to address the need for more doctors in rural areas More... -
Ministry Health Care’s parent organization signs memorandum of understanding with Ascension Health Alliance 09
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Marian Health System enters into a memorandum of understanding More...
August 2012
June 2012
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Media statement regarding United States Supreme Court ruling on health care reform from Nick Desien, president and CEO of Ministry Health Care 06
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April 2012
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Mercy Medical Center’s Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center receives Commission on Cancer 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award 04
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March 2012
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Affinity Medical Group announces addition of Dr. Sumit Ringwala to Mercy Medical Center 03
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February 2012
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Affinity Medical Group surgeon to give community talks regarding incisionless heartburn treatment 02
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Three Fox Valley health care organizations announce the creation of Catalpa Health to meet child and adolescent behavioral and mental health needs 02
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Affinity Health System, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and ThedaCare collaborate on creation of new organization More... -
Mercy Medical Center named Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report 02
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Ministry Health Care Assumes Full Sponsorship of Affinity Health System 02
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January 2012
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Affinity Health System receives two national rankings 01
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Menasha-based health system named one of the nation’s top 64 health systems and listed among top 100 integrated health networks More... -
Affinity Health System and ThedaCare convert to clear text emergency alerting system 01
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Affinity and ThedaCare hospitals switch over from color code alert system to clear-text codes More... -
St. Elizabeth Hospital installs InstyMeds machine 01
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Patients now have more convenient way to receive prescriptions More...
November 2011
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Affinity Health System president to serve as Wisconsin Hospital Association Chair 11
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Daniel E. Neufelder to serve as Chair-elect in 2012 and Chair in 2013 More... -
Mercy Medical Center volunteers receive Wisconsin Award for Volunteer Excellence 11
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Foundation kicks off fundraising campaign 11
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It’s Personal: Continuing our caring commitment campaign sets $6 million fundraising goal More... -
Bill Calhoun receives the Best of the Best Administrator Award for 2011 11
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October 2011
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St. Elizabeth Hospital announces the opening of new Emergency Department and Surgery Procedure Area 10
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Mercy Medical Center's Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center granted three-year accreditation with commendation 10
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The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons grants three-year accreditation More... -
Two Affinity Health System hospitals receive radiation oncology accreditation 10
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Mercy Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital cancer centers receive three-year accreditation by the American College of Radiology More...
July 2011
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"Excellent" status reaffirmed for Network Health Plan 07
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Network Health Plan receives highest reaccreditation level for quality of care for the fourth time More... -
More than $184,000 in grants awarded by the St. Elizabeth Hospital Foundation 07
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Affinity Medical Group announces new Neenah clinic site 07
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Mercy Health Foundation awarded $40,000 grant to expand integrative medicine program 07
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June 2011
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Three Affinity Medical Group clinics receive national medical home recognition 06
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Five Affinity Medical Group clinics now nationally recognized More... -
Network Health Plan’s small group wellness product expanding 06
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Groups with up to 100 enrolled now eligible for Wellness Pathways More... -
Affinity Health System named one of the nation’s top 57 health systems 06
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Affinity makes list for three years in a row More... -
CIGNA adds Affinity Health System to its Wisconsin Hospital and Physician Network 06
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May 2011
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Affinity Medical Group welcomes Dr. Steve Baughman into practice 05
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Calumet Medical Center now offering "Walk-in Weekdays" for mammogram screenings 05
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Walk-in mammogram appointments available between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays More...
April 2011
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Two Affinity Health System hospitals recognized by Practice Greenhealth for environmental programs through Partnership Award 04
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St. Elizabeth Hospital and Mercy Medical Center join national honor roll of health care facilities committed to environment More... -
Affinity Medical Group in Kaukauna receives national medical home recognition 04
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Kaukauna clinic receives highest level of recognition for medical home More...
March 2011
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Mercy Medical Center recognized among top five percent in the nation for joint replacement surgery 03
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Oshkosh’s Mercy Medical Center ranks among the best according to HealthGrades’ study of patient outcomes More... -
Affinity Health System announces Matthew Streeter as director of finance and hospital support services for Calumet Medical Center 03
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February 2011
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Affinity Medical Group surgeon performs incisionless surgery to treat heartburn in Fox Valley 02
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Affinity Health System in Top 100 Integrated Health Network Rankings 02
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Affinity Health System welcomes two new providers into practice 02
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Affinity Medical Group - Koeller Street clinic receives medical home national recognition 02
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Oshkosh clinic receives highest level of recognition for medical home More... -
Affinity Health System announces Deb Cross, RN, BSN as director of Affinity NurseDirect/Population Health 02
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Cross will take on dual role as director of Emergency Management and director of Affinity NurseDirect/Population Health More... -
Affinity Medical Group welcomes into practice Santi Budiasih, MD 02
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January 2011
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Affinity Medical Group ENTs giving allergy injections at Jackson Street clinic 01
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Foundation announces new board member 01
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Mercy Medical Center receives Chest Pain Center reaccreditation 01
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Affinity Health System and Humana sign new multi-year network agreement expanding local access to quality health care 01
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Effective January 1, 2011, Affinity’s latest move in marketplace offers patients even more choice and access More... -
Affinity Medical Group physician completes integrative medicine fellowship 01
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