Aurora BayCare Medical Center

04/24/2026

When Patty began to experience shaking in her hands and legs and feeling like her balance was off, she knew something wasn’t right. She soon received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. She began to adjust to her new lifestyle, but in late 2024, she was hospitalized after a severe episode. She experienced memory loss, as well as difficulties walking and communicating.

Knowing that Parkinson’s is a lifelong diagnosis, Patty began speech therapy at Aurora BayCare. She learned how to swallow and be cognizant of how her voice sounds. Adjusting how she communicates and practicing her new skills will help with her speech long term.

Patty wants others with Parkinson’s to know that the emotional journey is just as important as the physical one. Leaning on support groups, her husband, and her care team have all helped her move forward and not feel so alone after her diagnosis.

Learn more about Parkinson’s support at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/4tpfG1g

04/13/2026

Over the course of a few days, Jessica lost the ability to taste, close one eye, smile on one side of her face and she had severe pain in her ear. Doctors ruled out a stroke, and she was ultimately diagnosed with Ramsey Hunt Syndrome, a condition caused by the reactivated chicken pox virus that can cause damage to facial nerves.

While many people with the syndrome recover on their own, Jessica’s symptoms persisted. For example, Jessica would have difficulty keeping one eye open when she smiled. She ultimately connected with the speech therapy team at Aurora BayCare to help her recover. Jessica started facial therapy to help retrain her brain and the muscles in her face to do things that were once second nature.

Today, her symptoms are less severe and she’s regained confidence to do the things she loves again.

To learn more about speech therapy and rehabilitation services at Aurora BayCare visit: https://bit.ly/43l3gf0

04/02/2026

The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the four major stabilizing ligaments in the knee. An ACL injury can occur from contact, but it is common for tears to occur during sports from sudden stopping, rapid movement or pivoting, or landing awkwardly. Clayton and Andy both experienced ACL tears during rugby practice. Despite being a non-contact injury, they knew it was something serious.

An ACL tear almost always results in surgery, since the ligament cannot regrow itself. The success of the surgery is highly dependent on the rehabilitation that follows. Andy spent seven months rehabbing his knee and returned to refereeing rugby. Clayton is about a year post-surgery and was just cleared to return to playing. Both agree that sticking to their rehab was what got that back up and moving again.

To learn more about sports medicine treatment options at Aurora BayCare, visit https://bit.ly/41PwBxH.

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors' Day! 🩺

03/26/2026

Colorectal cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms at first—but when it does, recognizing the warning signs can help lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. Learn the A.L.E.R.T. signs of colorectal cancer.

Find out your personal risk for colon cancer by taking our easy online quiz: https://bit.ly/41t2iwI

03/26/2026

Lucas and Reece have faced significant health challenges at young ages. Lucas spent the last two years battling cancer, while Reece faced a life-threatening brain bleed that required emergency surgery last fall. While the boys demonstrated resilience in the face of this adversity, their Aurora BayCare teams wanted to help them just be kids for a while and enjoy one of the sports they loved.

Their providers nominated them for a trip to attend spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers. Aurora’s annual partnership sends pediatric patients and their families to spring training with the team in Arizona. From meeting the players, to practicing some announcing, the experience gives families some reprieve from their medical challenges and lets the kids be kids.

Lucas, Reece and their families agree; it was the trip of a lifetime.

To learn more about children’s health services visit https://bit.ly/4dGuxzm.

03/25/2026

Ryan struggled with breathing through his nose his whole life due to a deviated septum. During the day it felt like he was living with a constant cold; at night, the impact was more dire. A sleep study revealed that he stopped breathing up to 41 times an hour, a sign of severe sleep apnea. Sleep apnea carries a high risk of heart and lung problems if not addressed. He was prescribed a CPAP machine to keep his airways open and improve his sleep.

While this assisted in the short-term symptoms of the condition, the hassle of a CPAP machine left him wanting a better solution. He worked with the ENT team at Aurora BayCare and opted for a long-term solution. Ryan underwent surgery to repair his deviated septum and have his tonsils removed. Today, his life has changed. He can breathe easy for the first time in his life—day and night—and no longer needs a CPAP machine.

If you’re dealing with long-term congestion or poor sleep, it may be worth getting looked at by a specialist.

Learn more about ENT services at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/41oYlsW

03/17/2026

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10,000 dives and counting! 🌊🫁

Aurora BayCare Medical Center is celebrating a remarkable milestone in hyperbaric oxygen care — 10,000 completed dives.

During hyperbaric oxygen sessions, patients spend time in a specially designed, pressurized chamber while breathing pure oxygen. This environment allows oxygen to circulate more efficiently throughout the body, helping promote healing for conditions such as chronic wounds, radiation-related injuries and other complex medical conditions. Because the chamber mirrors pressure changes experienced underwater, each treatment is known as a “dive.”

Each dive represents a patient on the path to healing.

Under the leadership of Dr. Roland Moreno, the Aurora BayCare hyperbaric medicine team has helped thousands of patients navigate complex healing journeys with precision, confidence and compassion.

Aurora Health Care is proud to be home to one of the nation’s early hyperbaric medicine programs and the only programs in Wisconsin accredited by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society.

Congratulations to the clinicians, caregivers and patients who helped make this milestone possible.

👉 Learn more about our hyperbaric medicine programs: https://bit.ly/4urdNC4

03/13/2026

Cheri was diligent about keeping up with her health appointments, so when a colonoscopy was recommended, she worked to get one scheduled. With no risk factors or symptoms, she wasn’t worried about the results. When she awoke from the procedure, she learned that they had removed several large polyps. When polyps are removed during a colonoscopy they are sent for testing to determine if they are cancerous.

A few days later she got the call that she had colon cancer. She underwent additional screening to determine if it had spread and surgery was scheduled to remove the cancerous area of her colon. Because they caught cancer early and it hadn’t spread, this surgery was curative.

Today, Cheri’s encouraging others to take health screenings seriously and schedule their colonoscopy. Current guidelines recommend screening starting at 45 or earlier for those who have a history of colon cancer in their family or have inflammatory bowel disease.

To assess your risk, take a colorectal cancer assessment at https://bit.ly/4hOz3KA

03/07/2026

We’re proud to share that Aurora BayCare’s Sports & Wellness team, led by Registered Dietitian Lindsay Fencl, is now bringing care closer to home through new, comprehensive nutrition programs and personalized 1‑on‑1 counseling services. These expanded offerings include a Parkinson’s Nutrition Series and a Lifestyle Management for Chronic Pain program.

Click here to learn more about how we can help support your nutrition and lifestyle goals: https://bit.ly/3P7sKJn

03/06/2026

Anna had struggled with weight her whole life. Now a mom of three, she knew something needed to change. In addition to the physical challenges of being overweight, the emotional struggles were taking a toll. Her primary care doctor recommended a GLP-1, and she partnered with Aurora BayCare dietitian Lindsay Fencl to make other lifestyle changes.

Before starting to use a GLP-1, she started incorporating daily walks, eating more protein and fiber, and drinking more water. Anna was able to incorporate small changes that worked in her busy life. Once she started taking the medication, she noticed changes to her energy levels and weight loss followed. She was able to lose almost 90 pounds and now has more healthy habits in place for long-term success.

Learn more about weight management programs at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/4ad9a6Z

03/02/2026

Allen had an active lifestyle, so when he started getting winded, he knew something was wrong. His diagnosis was Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, where the heart’s upper chambers beat out of sync due to misfiring veins causing an irregular heart rate. He initially tried to manage symptoms with increased exercise, a better diet and medication.

When his symptoms progressed, his team at Aurora BayCare recommended an atrial ablation. This minimally invasive procedure surgically corrects the misfiring veins using heat, cold or electricity, and allows the heart to get back in rhythm. Today, Allen he feels better than he has in years and is back to hiking and doing the activities he loves.

Learn more about heart health at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/3SgNBbt