News Archives
News from 2006 - 2010
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December 2010
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Two Affinity Health System hospitals receive cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation program recertification 12
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Affinity Health System and UnitedHealthcare sign new multi-year network agreement expanding local access to quality health care 12
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Effective January 1, 2011, Affinity’s latest move in marketplace offers patients even more choice and access More... -
Affinity Health System Director of Human Resources receives 2010 Outstanding Officer Award 12
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Sue Edminster receives 2010 Outstanding Officer Award for Wisconsin’s Chapter of the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) More...
November 2010
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Network Health Insurance Corporation Medicare Advantage plans receive a composite 4.5 star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 11
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Calumet Medical Center receives NRC Picker 2010 Path to Excellence awards 11
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Network Health Plan announces Dr. Thomas Zoch as associate medical director 11
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Affinity Health System announces Iqbal Mian as sustainability team leader 11
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October 2010
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Calumet Medical Center partners with ART Attack! to support youth in arts 10
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St. Elizabeth Hospital receives Chest Pain Center Reaccreditation with PCI 10
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Affinity Health System registered dietitian receives Wisconsin Medallion Award 10
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Affinity Health System announces Cheryl Schmidt as vice president of quality and risk management 10
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Women invited to attend Calumet Medical Center’s Eighth Annual Night for Women on Tuesday, October 12 10
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Affinity Medical Group announces addition of Aoife Redmond, MD to Calumet Medical Center Clinic 10
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September 2010
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Heart, Lung & Vascular Center achieves LEED Gold Certification 09
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August 2010
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Affinity Medical Group welcomes Michael Kocinski, D.O. into practice 08
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Affinity Medical Group welcomes Susan Iwanski, AuD into practice 08
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Affinity Medical Group welcomes into practice Mary Reszczynski, APNP 08
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Affinity Health System Donates to the Lexington Homes BIG BUILD 2010 for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 08
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July 2010
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Affinity Medical Group announces addition of Stephen Cruz, MD, to Lincoln Street Clinic 07
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Affinity Health System names Dr. Christine Griger as Affinity Medical Group President 07
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Network Health Plan members to have access to ThedaCare 07
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Network Health Plan offers the Fox Valley more choice in health care More... -
Affinity Medical Group welcomes new providers into practice 07
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Calumet Medical Center awarded accreditation from the Joint Commission 07
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Network Health Plan launches small group wellness program 07
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Small businesses and their employees can now be rewarded for healthy lifestyles through Wellness Pathways More... -
Affinity Health System named one of the nation’s top 51 health systems 07
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Affinity makes list for second year in a row More...
June 2010
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Mercy Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin for overall orthopaedic services and spine surgery 06
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Mercy Medical Center Earns the ENERGY STAR® for Superior Energy Efficiency 06
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May 2010
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Three Affinity Health System entities honored with a 2009 Morehead Apex Workplace of Distinction award 05
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Affinity entities recognized for reaching and sustaining the 90th percentile on 2009 employee surveys More...
April 2010
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Network Health Plan Adds New Providers to Panels 04
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Network Health Plan Welcomes New Providers to Panel 04
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February 2010
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Earns the ENERGY STAR® for Superior Energy Efficiency 02
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Affinity Medical Group awarded recognition by The Medical Group Association 02
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Network Health Plan announces Bill O'Brien as Vice President of Sales 02
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January 2010
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Affinity Medical Group, Aurora Health Care partner to provide cardiology services in Oshkosh 01
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Volunteers donate $100,000 the St. Elizabeth Hospital Capital Contingency Fund 01
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Affinity Health System adopts Capnography monitoring 01
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December 2009
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Registered Dietitian at Affinity Medical Group elected to the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) 12
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November 2009
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Affinity Health System announces Lauren Klemm as the American Cancer Society Patient Navigator 11
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St. Elizabeth Hospital announces expansion, remodel project 11
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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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Affinity Health System wins three 'Best of Oshkosh' awards from Oshkosh Northwestern readers 11
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Mercy Medical Center Echocardiography Laboratory technical director has received registry in pediatric echocardiography 11
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October 2009
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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Affinity Health System Welcomes Into Practice Dr. Wendy Schroeder 08
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Dr. Carl Rasmussen earns Fellow in Hospital Medicine (FHM) designation 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 Health System Laboratories Receive Accreditation From College of American Pathologists 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 Medical Group welcomes new neurologist 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...
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...
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... -
Broeren promoted to VP of Medicare Products 02
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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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HSAPOS1011 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... -
Network Health Plan increases provider panel 01
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SynergyHealth, West Bend, will now accept Network Health Plan members More...
December 2007
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation names five to board 12
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Health care institution retires 12
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Little Chute native to end 50-year nursing career at year’s end More... -
St. Elizabeth, Mercy designated as Chest Pain Centers 12
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Accreditation reflects Affinity’s superior quality of cardiac care More...
November 2007
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Mercy Health Foundation announces 2008 projects 11
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Battle breast cancer in five days 11
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MammoSite breast brachytherapy offers innovative treatment for women More...
October 2007
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Affinity hospitals recognized for quality patient care 10
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Mercy Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital rank in Top 1 percent nationally More... -
Affinity names new president of St. Elizabeth Hospital 10
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Travis Andersen's goal is to ‘continue providing world-class medical care to Fox Cities’ More... -
Calumet Medical Center sponsors night for women 10
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Fifth annual event to be held Oct. 16 at Chilton High School More...
September 2007
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Affinity presents Bone and Joint Wellness series at St. Elizabeth Hospital 09
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Affinity is the first to bring military medical technology to Valley 09
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Affinity Occupational Health is Oshkosh moving to Koeller Street 09
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Affinity offers patient support network through Web site 09
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Affinity's cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation programs certified 09
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New transportation service 'bridges the distance' 09
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Radiation oncology van supports area cancer patients More... -
Online assessment quickly determines heart risk 09
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HEARTaware takes 10 minutes to determine risk factors More...
August 2007
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Personal, local service shines 08
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Network Health customer service excels at making clients happy More... -
Calumet Medical Center introduces walk-in clinic 08
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Hospital foundation awards grants 08
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$120,800 given by St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation More...
July 2007
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Affinity hospital labs receive accreditation 07
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Affinity names new marketing director 07
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St. Elizabeth Hospital pharmacist named to state Pharmacy Examining Board 07
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Hankes named Affinity vice president of Mission and Learning Services 07
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Calumet Medical Center offers safety day for children 07
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Mercy Medical Center names new president 07
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16-year health care administrator to begin duties in mid-August More... -
Mercy Medical Center offers water birthing 07
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Expectant mothers now have more options More...
June 2007
May 2007
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Affinity awarded prestigious environmental leadership honor 05
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Mercy's vascular lab receives accreditation 05
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Passport 55 helps seniors with medical bills 05
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Hospital service celebrates 20 years of working through red tape More...
April 2007
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Hospital foundation names two to board 04
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Two more Affinity clinics earn 'green' certification 04
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Affinity board of directors elects two new members 04
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March 2007
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Free talk offers facts on osteoporosis 03
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Dr. Stephen Marquis named one of nation's best 03
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Consumers' Research Council of America releases '07 Guide to America's Top Pediatricians More... -
Mercy Health Foundation approves grants 03
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Affinity executive earns top health care management credential 03
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Oshkosh pediatrician named Affinity chief medical officer 03
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February 2007
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Calumet Medical Center earns 'Gold Seal of Approval' 02
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Mercy obtains state-of-the-art MRI 02
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Patient care will improve through quicker, more detailed scans More... -
Affinity Medical Group clinic cited 02
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Greenville facility earns national 'green' certification More...
January 2007
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Safe Kids: Gear up properly for safe winter sports 01
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Laboratory benefits from Kolosso donation 01
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Car dealership donates Rav4 to St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation More... -
Grants benefit hospital, Fox Cities 01
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation awards $163,000 More... -
Affinity Urgent Care expands 01
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Service enhancements, extended hours meet community's needs More...
December 2006
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Affinity Health System and Humana announce agreement 12
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Affinity names three service line directors 12
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Affinity's marketing efforts under new leadership 12
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Gallucci named senior vice president of Corporate Services More... -
A beautiful relationship 12
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Integration drives success for local employers, Network Health Plan More...
November 2006
October 2006
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Affinity Health System Breast Centers pass mammography standards 10
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National recognition for heart care 10
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Mercy Medical Center cited for superior care of heart failure patients More... -
Affinity Health System honored with American Graphic Design Award 10
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'Call It Quits' program honored 10
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Affinity Health System's tobacco cessation program given award More... -
Affinity launches new site featuring enhanced navigation, health information 10
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Affinity Medical Group opens two state-of-the-art clinics 10
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Kusnierz named director of functional excellence 10
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September 2006
August 2006
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Women's Golf & Luncheon Benefit a success 08
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Event raises $63,000 for breast biopsy equipment More... -
Calumet Medical Center offers instant medication machine 08
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Calumet Medical Center's Progressive Agriculture Safety Day a huge success 08
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New physicians join Affinity Medical Group 08
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Affinity Medical Group opens new, innovative pediatric clinic 08
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Mercy Health Foundation awards grants 08
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation awards more than $35,000 in grants 08
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July 2006
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Affinity Health System honored for firearms education 07
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Mercy Health Foundation releases a new Oshkosh game 07
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June 2006
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Network Health Plan cited by NCQA for member quality 06
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Affinity Medical Group surgeons inducted into Orthopaedic Academy 06
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May 2006
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Affinity Health System honored for environmental leadership 05
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New monument of St. Elizabeth of Hungary unveiled 05
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April 2006
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Mercy Health Foundation awards $50,000 in grants 04
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Physician joins Affinity Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 04
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Network Health Plan names director of product development 04
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March 2006
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Affinity Health System names vice president of Information Systems 03
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New physician joins Affinity Medical Group in Ripon 03
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Calumet Medical Center temporary parking changes clear way for patient service improvements 03
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Ease of access drives St. Elizabeth Hospital expansion 03
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St. Elizabeth Hospital expansion creates healing environment 03
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Network Health Plan among top 6 percent of health plans nationwide 03
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Mercy Health Foundation promoting new game 03
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The Children’s Center names new manager 03
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Two new members join Affinity board of directors 03
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February 2006
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Affinity Health System names patient service-focused expert as next CEO 02
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Calumet Medical Center announces $1.6 million expansion, renovation plan 02
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Calumet Medical Center expansion and renovation plans 02
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Affinity Health System ranked a top U.S. Integrated Healthcare Network 02
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January 2006
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Affinity gift purchases baby simulator for FVTC 01
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Baby is the newest member of FVTC’s human patient simulator family. More... -
Affinity Health System opens pacemaker clinics 01
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Seven pacemaker clinics located throughout northeast Wisconsin. More... -
Safe Kids Fox Valley offers guidelines to prevent tip-overs and entrapment 01
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Hospital foundation names new chairperson, board member 01
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St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation awards $160,000 in grants 01
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