Aurora BayCare Medical Center

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

02/24/2026

His goal is simple: prepare athletes to win.

As a sports training specialist at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Olusegun creates personalized strength and conditioning plans to optimize performance, improve movement and prevent injury. He works closely with high school and professional athletes each day to push them to the next level. And outside of his role at Aurora BayCare – the work doesn’t stop.

Olusegun’s talent and skillset is in demand from world-class athletes, including Olympians. Ahead of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy, Olusegun provided in-person and virtual performance training with two United States speed skaters. In collaboration with their coaches, Olusegun’s plans were designed to improve athletes’ energy, motion and speed by using scientific testing, analyzing video and monitoring data. And it’s proven to have worked — one athlete returned home as a decorated champion. 🏆

“On game day, I want the athlete to feel everything has been completed and they are ready to win,” said Olusegun.

Congratulations, Olusegun! We’re so proud of your passion for sports medicine and the expertise you offer to our patients, our community and beyond.

Learn more about performance sports training at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/4s4KvqV

02/23/2026

Stephanie was at Aurora BayCare Medical Center to undergo a bilateral double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis, when she found out she was pregnant. She was hit with mixed emotions of joy and anxiety about what was going to happen next.

Her surgery was delayed while her multi-disciplinary team came up with a new treatment plan to protect baby while fighting Stephanie’s cancer. They decided on a single mastectomy during the first trimester to reduce the time under anesthesia. Stephanie then started chemotherapy in the second trimester, when the baby’s organs had developed, and the risk was lower. In December, Stephanie delivered a healthy baby girl.

Following delivery, Stephanie underwent targeted radiation and will complete the other side of the mastectomy in the future. For now, she’s enjoying motherhood, and she’s grateful to her team for making sure that was possible.

To learn more about cancer treatment options at Aurora BayCare, visit https://bit.ly/4b5iKZA

02/17/2026

When Bob couldn’t make it to the top of his stairs without taking a rest, he knew he needed a solution for whatever was causing his shortness of breath. He was referred to Aurora BayCare cardiology and found that a leaky heart valve was causing his heart to work too hard. Shortness of breath and fatigue are common symptoms with heart-related issues, and often the most frustrating ones.

Bob underwent an aortic valve replacement and felt better almost immediately. Thanks to the minimally invasive approach, he was able to go home from the hospital after one night. Thanks to a stronger heart, Bob was able to eliminate a number of medications he was on. Now he’s working to build his leg strength back up so he can get back to downhill skiing with his grandchildren.

Learn more about heart health at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/4s2elfX

02/17/2026

01/23/2026

A routine visit to the dentist unveiled enlarged tonsils for Bree. Her dentist recommended visiting an ENT for consultation. Her mom, Abby, took her to see Dr. Slezak, an ENT at Aurora BayCare, and learned that her enlarged tonsils may be the cause of her restless sleep habits. Bree often tossed and turned at night and was sluggish during the school day. With symptoms in line with pediatric sleep apnea, they decided to remove Bree’s tonsils and adenoids.

Sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils is very common in children and removal is often all it takes to correct issues. Following the procedure for Bree, she sleeps soundly and wakes up feeling rested.

Learn more about pediatric ENT services at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/49BYiO0

01/20/2026

Nikki’s sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, and further testing indicated a BRCA 2 mutation. Since this is genetic and people with the mutation have a higher risk for several cancers, Nikki’s doctor recommended that she start advanced screening and undergo genetic testing. When Nikki also tested positive for BRCA2, she worked with her doctors at Aurora BayCare to come up with a proactive plan.

After a clean mammogram and MRI, Nikki opted to get a preventative bilateral double mastectomy. During that surgery her doctor discovered breast cancer had developed. After another surgery to ensure clear margins, she was able to take a multidisciplinary treatment approach that included chemo, immunotherapy, and a preventative hysterectomy. Nikki has completed all of her treatments and is so thankful she took the simple step of genetic testing to have information in time to fight back.

Learn more about genetic testing at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/49BYiO0