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 Heim, Marketing Communications and Media Relations
Phone: (920) 720-1752
Pager: (920) 554-0686
E-mail: mheim@affinityhealth.org
November 2009
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Adds Affinity Health System to Provider Network 11
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Anthem offers one of the broadest networks in the Fox Valley More... -
Network Health Plan rated among “America’s Best Health Insurance Plans” 11
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Menasha-based health plan ranks 48th in nation by U.S. News & World Report More... -
Affinity Health System announces Dr. Peter Roloff as the Director of Medical Informatics and Operations 11
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Mercy Medical Center Echocardiography Laboratory technical director has received registry in pediatric echocardiography 11
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Affinity Health System wins three 'Best of Oshkosh' awards from Oshkosh Northwestern readers 11
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October 2009
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Seasonal flu vaccine delay affects Fox Valley 10
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Public asked to use common sense guidelines when visiting hospitals 10
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Affinity Health System physicians implant new wireless pacemaker 10
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September 2009
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Surgeons at St. Elizabeth Hospital perform laparoscopic surgery using single incision 09
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Hysterectomy potentially leaves no visible scar More... -
UWFox to host Girls in Engineering, Mathematics and Science (GEMS) one-day conference 09
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Affinity physician featured as keynote speaker More... -
Affinity Health System connects with community via social media 09
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August 2009
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Dr. Carl Rasmussen earns Fellow in Hospital Medicine (FHM) designation 08
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Affinity Health System Welcomes Into Practice Dr. Wendy Schroeder 08
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Affinity Health System named one of the nation’s top 50 health systems 08
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Affinity Health System recognized for outstanding achievements in health care delivery 08
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Health system named winner of 2009 McKesson VIP Award More... -
Foundation grants benefit St. Elizabeth Hospital, community 08
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July 2009
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Mercy Medical Center’s Phyllis Leach Breast Center Receives American College of Radiology Reaccreditation 07
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St. Elizabeth Hospital welcomes into practice Dr. Robert Kohl 07
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Radiation oncologist joins Affinity Cancer Care from Henry Ford Medical Center More... -
Affinity Medical Group welcomes new neurologist 07
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Affinity Medical Group welcomes certified physicians assistant to the Little Chute Patriot Drive Clinic 07
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Affinity Health System Laboratories Receive Accreditation From College of American Pathologists 07
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June 2009
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Mercy Medical Center’s stroke care program awarded certification from the Joint Commission 06
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Primary Stroke Center designation recognizes commitment to quality, consistent stroke care More... -
Affinity Medical Group welcomes obstetrician / gynecologist to Affinity Medical Home in Kaukauna 06
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Full spectrum of care for women More...
May 2009
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Affinity Medical Group Improves Coordination of Care For Patients 05
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Use of Phytel Service Helps Affinity Turn Clinics Into "Medical Homes" More...
April 2009
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Affinity Celebrates National Volunteer Week 04
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Volunteers contributed more than 150,000 hours of service in 2008 More... -
Mercy Medical Center cancer program commended by American College of Surgeons 04
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Mercy Medical Center cancer program approved by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons More... -
Weinsheim achieves Board Certification with the American College of Medical Practice Executives 04
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Director of Employer Solutions earns professional designation More...
March 2009
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Affinity Medical Home a team approach to personalized primary care 03
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New health care delivery model implemented at Affinity’s Kaukauna and Oshkosh clinics More...
February 2009
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Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Celebrate 125th anniversary 02
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Mercy Medical Center founders celebrate past, present, future More...
January 2009
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Calumet Medical Center offers Wound Care Clinic 01
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Specialized care for wounds now available to rural communities More... -
Mercy volunteer receives Green Bay Packers award 01
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Peg Larson honored by NFL organization with Community Quarterback Award More...
December 2008
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7 Questions With the Woman Who Got the World to Stop Mumbling Around Me 12
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Oshkosh Northwestern blog post with Candy McGinnis Dahl, AuD, audiologist More... -
St. Elizabeth Hospital announces new treatment to prevent esophageal cancer 12
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Barrx procedure safely removes pre-cancerous, Barrett’s esophagus condition More... -
Network Health Plan rated among “America’s Best Health Plans” 12
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Menasha health plan ranks 31st in nation by U.S. News & World Report More...
November 2008
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Affinity Medical Group welcomes new chief operating officer 11
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation receives donation from Allegiant Air 11
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Affinity receives Best of Oshkosh 2008 Awards 11
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August 2008
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Network Health Plan offers price transparency 08
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Move will give patients estimated costs prior to procedures More...
June 2008
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St. Elizabeth Hospital first in Fox Cities with digital mammography 06
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Powerful new tool aids in fight for early detection of breast cancer More... -
Affinity wins prestigious environmental award 06
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Network Health Plan unveils new product that rewards wellness 06
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Millennium allows employees to embrace wellness and be rewarded More... -
Donatelle named VP of Medical Affairs 06
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May 2008
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St. Elizabeth Hospital offers Valley's first minimally invasive heart surgery 05
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Affinity's Dr. Zenoun Abouzelam only surgeon to do procedure in Fox Valley More... -
Protecting your child’s noggin this sports season 05
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Most parents unclear on concussion guidelines More... -
Indianapolis firm agrees to purchase Franciscan Care 05
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Ide Management Group excited about potential for facility More... -
Mercy's digital mammography receives accreditation 05
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'Excellent' status reaffirmed 05
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Network Health Plan receives NCQA’s highest reaccreditation level for quality care More... -
Boating safety course offered through Affinity 05
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National Safe Boating Week is May 17- 23 More...
April 2008
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Affinity names Physicians Relations director 04
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Affinity launches initiative to address needs of uninsured 04
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Cover the Uninsured Week is April 27 to May 3 More... -
Presentation focuses on preventing diabetes 04
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Advance Directives help you take control of health decisions 04
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April 16 is inaugural National Healthcare Decisions Day More...
March 2008
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Little Chute Wrestler rebounds after potentially dangerous neck injury 03
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New hearing devices combine high-performance, style 03
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Don't let your tee time become pain in the neck 03
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Affinity’s ‘Golf Your Personal Best’ aims to keep golfers on the links More...
February 2008
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Area physicians offer public seminar about POP 02
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Pelvic organ prolapse affects 1 in 2 women More... -
Emaus named president of Affinity Medical Group 02
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Affinity Health System again named one of nation's best 02
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Affinity ranks 24th in Verispan's 2008 Integrated healthcare Network 100 More... -
Mercy names director of operations 02
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January 2008
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Emaus designated as certified physician executive 01
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St. Elizabeth Hospital offers patients 'most advanced' radiation treatments 01
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Affinity's Workers' Rehabilitation program receives accreditation 01
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Mercy now offers digital mammography 01
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Powerful new tool aids in fight for early detection of breast cancer More... -
Woman's struggle with Lupus turns to support for others 01
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Affinity Visiting Nurses among top 25 percent in nation 01
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Kaukauna woman grateful for innovative cancer treatment 01
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New MammoSite breast brachytherapy pinpoints, lessens treatment time More... -
Health systems collaborate to help kids and teens 01
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Affinity working with other local health systems to open pediatric behavioral health clinic More...