MCW Bariatric Surgery

11/01/2023

Due to weather and lack of registrants, no in person walk is planned this Sunday Nov 4th for virtual Walk from Obesity day.

08/29/2023

Join our MCW virtual team walk Nov 4th as we walk from obesity with the TREO Foundation. Better health starts with one step forward.

I'm participating in for TREO Foundation's Walk from Obesity! Please join me as I take steps to fight obesity, or show your support by making a donation to the cause.

07/28/2023

July 28, 2023
The Latest Word on Medicine
“The Latest Word on Medicine” airs every Friday at 2:00 p.m. on the iHeartRadio app. It is a four-minute commentary featuring an MCW faculty member on a medical topic of immediate interest related to the news of the week.
This week will feature Dr. Allison Linton from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to discuss the FDA approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US.



Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Latest Word on Medicine are available through iHeartRadio and now Spotify.

The Word on Medicine
“The Word on Medicine” Radio Program airs every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on 1130 WISN and highlights innovation and discovery across MCW.
Since October of 2017, we have recorded over 140 unique programs involving over 600 faculty, countless nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many distinguished invited guests. Most importantly, we have brought to you the personal experiences of our patients and their families. This direct look into the arena of medical care is unmatched, and we are so excited about the programs on tap for this year – do not change the dial on your radio!
We have a great show for you today which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. Today's program is on GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as acid reflux, is an incredibly common condition that affects 1 in 5 people across the United States. Our medical experts, Drs. Jon Gould, Andrew Kastenmeier and Patrick Sanvanson are joined by a patient to discuss the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, medical and surgical therapies of GERD.
If you missed a program, fear not: they all exist as podcasts. Please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery, or simply go to iHeartRadio, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and now Spotify and look for "The Word on Medicine" channel.


For information on any of "The Word on Medicine" podcasts, please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery.
In case you missed it: Click here for our replay of last week's program on Autism Spectrum Disorder – a diagnosis which is more common than you would think and poorly understood. Our medical experts were joined by three very generous parents who shared their personal stories of how autism was diagnosed in their children and how this has changed their lives. This is one of the most important programs produced by The Word on Medicine – you will want to listen to this show.
For resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder, please visit the following websites:
• Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin https://www.assew.org/
• Autism Speaks https://www.autismspeaks.org/
• Learn the Signs https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html
• The Association for Science in Autism Treatment https://asatonline.org/
• UC Davis MIND Institute Autism Distance Education Parent Training (ADEPT) https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/centers/cedd/adept.html
Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Word on Medicine
are available through the following streaming links:
iHeartRadio | iTunes | Podbean | Spotify | Stitcher

If you’d like a specific topic to be discussed, send an email to lklagstad@mcw.edu


Please view our Annual Report and our Newsletter. Our Newsletter is published three times per year and we are completing our 14th year! We know that our loyal "Word on Medicine" supporters will enjoy both the Annual Report and the Newsletter.
For those of you who are interested in the LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program, please click here for our latest Newsletter.
Please visit our website to learn more about the Department of Surgery.


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The CEDD has sponsored the production of educational videos and online training modules, like Autism Distance Education Parent Training.

07/07/2023

July 7, 2023
The Latest Word on Medicine
“The Latest Word on Medicine” airs every Friday at 2:00 p.m. on the iHeartRadio app. It is a four-minute commentary featuring an MCW faculty member on a medical topic of immediate interest related to the news of the week.
This week will feature Dr. Kate Glasenapp from the Department of Medicine to discuss why BMI Alone is Not Enough to Assess Health and Weight.



Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Latest Word on Medicine are available through iHeartRadio and now Spotify.

The Word on Medicine
“The Word on Medicine” Radio Program airs every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on 1130 WISN and highlights innovation and discovery across MCW.
Since October of 2017, we have recorded over 140 unique programs involving over 600 faculty, countless nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many distinguished invited guests. Most importantly, we have brought to you the personal experiences of our patients and their families. This direct look into the arena of medical care is unmatched, and we are so excited about the programs on tap for this year – do not change the dial on your radio!
We have a great show for you today which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. This Saturday, we will discuss pregnancy as The Roadtrip to Childbirth. So much important information on this show, with obstetrician and Assistant Professor Dr. Kate Dielenthies, who will be joined by Sarah Mess, a lactation specialist and nurse midwife, Rachel Bona and Shelly Hansen, OB/Gyn nurse coordinators, and DeAnna Tharpe, CEO of Wisconsin Doulas of Color Collective Inc. All aspects of pre- and post-natal care will be covered by our panel of experts, you won't want to miss this show!
If you missed a program, fear not: they all exist as podcasts. Please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery, or simply go to iHeartRadio, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and now Spotify and look for "The Word on Medicine" channel.


For information on any of "The Word on Medicine" podcasts, please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery.
In case you missed it: Click here for our replay of last week's program on Coronary Artery Disease: medical experts and patients discuss the significance of coronary artery disease, including prevention and treatments. Please join our expert panelists and two grateful patients that share their stories.
Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Word on Medicine
are available through the following streaming links:
iHeartRadio | iTunes | Podbean | Spotify | Stitcher

06/23/2023

June 23, 2023
The Latest Word on Medicine
“The Latest Word on Medicine” airs every Friday at 2:00 p.m. on the iHeartRadio app. It is a four-minute commentary featuring an MCW faculty member on a medical topic of immediate interest related to the news of the week.
This week will feature Dr. Callisia Clarke from the Department of Surgery to discuss Skin Cancer Awareness.



Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Latest Word on Medicine are available through iHeartRadio and now Spotify.

The Word on Medicine
“The Word on Medicine” Radio Program airs every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on 1130 WISN and highlights innovation and discovery across MCW.
Since October of 2017, we have recorded over 140 unique programs involving over 600 faculty, countless nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many distinguished invited guests. Most importantly, we have brought to you the personal experiences of our patients and their families. This direct look into the arena of medical care is unmatched, and we are so excited about the programs on tap for this year – do not change the dial on your radio!
We have a great show for you today which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. This Saturday, our show is on Hernias: medical experts and a patient discuss the diagnosis and treament of various types of hernias, including the groin, belly button, and incisions from prior surgeries. Dr. Mathew Goldblatt, Dr. John LoGiudice, and Michelle Weber (APNP) provide all of the expert advice and information you need. Please join us for this important program!
If you missed a program, fear not: they all exist as podcasts. Please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery, or simply go to iHeartRadio, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and now Spotify and look for "The Word on Medicine" channel.


For information on any of "The Word on Medicine" podcasts, please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery.
In case you missed it: Click here for our replay of last week's program on Women’s Cardiovascular Health. It is not just inactive people who watch too much TV from the comfort of their couch who have heart attacks - and we will tell you why. Our panel of experts provide all of the advice and information you need. Is an once of prevention worth a pound of cure? You will have to listen to find out!
Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Word on Medicine
are available through the following streaming links:
iHeartRadio | iTunes | Podbean | Spotify | Stitcher

If you’d like a specific topic to be discussed, send an email to lklagstad@mcw.edu


Please view our Annual Report and our Newsletter. Our Newsletter is published three times per year and we are completing our 14th year! We know that our loyal "Word on Medicine" supporters will enjoy both the Annual Report and the Newsletter.
For those of you who are interested in the LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program, please click here for our latest Newsletter.
Please visit our website to learn more about the Department of Surgery.


Medical College of Wisconsin | 8701 Watertown Plank Road | Milwaukee, WI 53226 | United States
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06/22/2023

Besides a smaller stomach, she also has a huge smile to match her fantastic weight loss and years of good health ahead of her. The Froedtert &MCW bariatric team is so proud of your commitment to your health journey.

Posted with permission.

06/16/2023

June 16, 2023
The Latest Word on Medicine
“The Latest Word on Medicine” airs every Friday at 2:00 p.m. on the iHeartRadio app. It is a four-minute commentary featuring an MCW faculty member on a medical topic of immediate interest related to the news of the week.
This week will feature Lynn Lewis, MSW, Director of 414Life to discuss Gun Violence Awareness Month.



Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Latest Word on Medicine are available through iHeartRadio and now Spotify.

The Word on Medicine
“The Word on Medicine” Radio Program airs every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on 1130 WISN and highlights innovation and discovery across MCW.
Since October of 2017, we have recorded over 140 unique programs involving over 600 faculty, countless nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many distinguished invited guests. Most importantly, we have brought to you the personal experiences of our patients and their families. This direct look into the arena of medical care is unmatched, and we are so excited about the programs on tap for this year – do not change the dial on your radio!
We have a great show for you today which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. This Saturday, our show highlights Women’s Cardiovascular Health. It is not just inactive people who watch too much TV from the comfort of their couch who have heart attacks - and we will tell you why. Drs. Aimee Welsh, Stacey Gardiner, Jenn McIntosh, Sarah Thordsen and David Lewandowski provide all of the expert advice and information you need. Is an once of prevention worth a pound of cure? You will have to listen to find out!
If you missed a program, fear not: they all exist as podcasts. Please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery, or simply go to iHeartRadio, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and now Spotify and look for "The Word on Medicine" channel.


For information on any of "The Word on Medicine" podcasts, please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery.
In case you missed it: Click here for our replay of last week's program on Osteoporosis and everything you need to know about your bone health. Join our experts and three patients who share their stories of treatment for bone fractures. Their diagnosis and treatment reveal the complexity of our bone health and what you need to know to keep your bones as healthy as possible. If you did not catch this show the first time, please make sure to listen today!
Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Word on Medicine
are available through the following streaming links:
iHeartRadio | iTunes | Podbean | Spotify | Stitcher

If you’d like a specific topic to be discussed, send an email to lklagstad@mcw.edu


Please view our Annual Report and our Newsletter. Our Newsletter is published three times per year and we are completing our 14th year! We know that our loyal "Word on Medicine" supporters will enjoy both the Annual Report and the Newsletter.
For those of you who are interested in the LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program, please click here for our latest Newsletter.
Please visit our website to learn more about the Department of Surgery.


Medical College of Wisconsin | 8701 Watertown Plank Road | Milwaukee, WI 53226 | United States
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03/10/2023

March 10, 2023
The Latest Word on Medicine
“The Latest Word on Medicine” airs every Friday at 2:00 p.m. on the iHeartRadio app. It is a four-minute commentary featuring an MCW faculty member on a medical topic of immediate interest related to the news of the week.
This week features Dr. Kate Glasenapp from the Department of Medicine to discuss the recent Eli Lilly Insulin Price Drop.



Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Latest Word on Medicine are available through iHeartRadio and now Spotify.

The Word on Medicine
“The Word on Medicine” Radio Program airs every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on 1130 WISN and highlights innovation and discovery across MCW.
Since October of 2017, we have recorded over 140 unique programs involving over 600 faculty, countless nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many distinguished invited guests. Most importantly, we have brought to you the personal experiences of our patients and their families. This direct look into the arena of medical care is unmatched, and we are so excited about the programs on tap for this year – do not change the dial on your radio!
Congenital malformations of the bladder and associated structures and how children and their parents are cared for – this is perhaps the best example that The Word on Medicine has found of team success. The Pediatric Urology team brings technology, compassion and amazing dedication to these children.
This Saturday, we welcome Drs. Jonathan Ellison, John Kryger, and Travis Growth; nurse practitioner Coleen Rosen; Amanda Sturino, a nurse in Pediatric Urology; physical therapist Caroline Miller; and their patient Emily, who will tell her story and the story of her daughter, Olivia. A wonderful program that brings to all of us the power of courage, compassion and the amazing advances in medicine and surgery.
If you missed a program, fear not: they all exist as podcasts. Please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery, or simply go to iHeartRadio, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and now Spotify and look for "The Word on Medicine" channel.


For information on any of "The Word on Medicine" podcasts, please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery.
In case you missed it: Click here for our program on Endometriosis Awareness: medical experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, a disease that affects 1 in 10 women. Our experts are joined by two patients who share their stories with us. Make sure to listen in to this program during Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Word on Medicine
are available through the following streaming links:
iHeartRadio | iTunes | Podbean | Spotify | Stitcher

02/24/2023

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Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Tammy Kindel, MD, P...

01/13/2023

January 13, 2023
The Latest Word on Medicine
“The Latest Word on Medicine” airs every Friday at 2:00 p.m. on the iHeartRadio app. It is a four-minute commentary featuring an MCW faculty member on a medical topic of immediate interest related to the news of the week.
This week features Dr. Kate Glasenapp from the Department of Medicine to discuss Obesity Care and Weight Loss Medication.



Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Latest Word on Medicine are available through iHeartRadio and now Spotify.

The Word on Medicine
“The Word on Medicine” Radio Program airs every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on 1130 WISN and highlights innovation and discovery across MCW.
Since October of 2017, we have recorded over 130 unique programs involving over 600 faculty, countless nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many distinguished invited guests. Most importantly, we have brought to you the personal experiences of our patients and their families. This direct look into the arena of medical care is unmatched, and we are so excited about the programs on tap for this year – do not change the dial on your radio!
We have a great show for you this Saturday which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. This week's program is on Global Health – how we are helping those in other parts of the world and everything that is going on at the Medical College of Wisconsin to make the world a better place, especially in the Department of Surgery. This will open your eyes and hearts to the need for surgical care across the globe and what amazing things our faculty are doing to address this. Drs. Alexis Bowder, Christopher Dodgion, Dean Klinger, Jim Sanger, Casey Calkins, Lyle Joyce and Taylor Jaraczewski provide a unique insight into surgery in other parts of the world. You will love this show!
If you missed a program, fear not: they all exist as podcasts. Please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery, or simply go to iHeartRadio, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and now Spotify and look for "The Word on Medicine" channel.


For information on any of "The Word on Medicine" podcasts, please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery.
In case you missed it: Click here for our program on Using Healthcare Responsibly, discussing the potential overuse and the potential underuse of health care. Have you seen situations where the treatment may have seemed worse than the disease? Have you heard of situations where a diagnosis may have been missed or a treatment not applied for a somewhat routine problem? Complex issues in today’s healthcare, but ones that are so important for us to deal with. Please make sure to tune in!
Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Word on Medicine
are available through the following streaming links:
iHeartRadio | iTunes | Podbean | Spotify | Stitcher

01/06/2023

Bariatric Surgery Zoom VIRTUAL Support Group Meetings 2023

**Registration is required for each meeting**

An email will be sent in advance of each support group meeting with registration information. If you are not currently receiving our emails, please send an email to Keri at kblaszcz@mcw.edu and ask to be added to the distribution list! If you already receive our emails, there is no action needed.

Questions? Please call: 414-955-1799 option 1 followed by option 2

Monday January 23, 2023 - 12:00 – 1:00pm
Led by: Amy Sadowski, RD, CD – Bariatric dietitian
Topic: Back on Track in the new year

Monday February 27, 2023 - 12:00 – 1:00pm
Led by: Nicole Marrari, RD, CD – Bariatric dietitian
Topic: Show and Tell
Each participant should come prepared to share 2 products that they use at home (sugar free beverage, a high protein product, a low carb option, etc) to discuss with the group.

Monday March 27, 2023 – 6:00-7:00pm
Led by: Mark Bosbous, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Topic: Plastic Surgery following weight loss

Monday April 24, 2023 - 12:00-1:00pm
Led by: Amy Sadowski, RD, CD – Bariatric dietitian
Topic: Tips for a social life after bariatric surgery

Monday May 22, 2023– 12:00 – 1:00pm
Led by: Nicole Marrari, RD, CD – Bariatric dietitian
Topic: Patient Success Stories

Monday June 24, 2023 12:00-1:00pm
Led by: Courtney Barry, PsyD (Bariatric Health Psychologist) and Amy Kulwicki, RD, CD (Bariatric dietitian)
Topic: Mid-year check in

Monday July 24, 2023 – 6:00 – 7:00pm
Led by: Ryan Schumacher, PT
Topic: Creating a home gym that won’t break the bank; alternatives to expensive equipment

Monday August 28, 2023 – 12:00 – 1:00pm
Led by: Alex Buhk, PhD – Bariatric Health Psychologist
Topic: Caring for yourself while caring for others, allowing grace and forgiveness when things don’t go as planned

Monday September 25, 2023 - 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Led by: Tammy Kindel, MD, PhD and Rana Higgins, MD – Bariatric Surgeons
Topic: Ask the surgeon

Monday October 23, 2023 – 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Led by: Denise Kilway, APNP and patient
Topic: Open forum discussion

Monday November 20, 2023 – 12:00-1:00pm
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE 3RD MONDAY DUE TO HOLIDAY**
Led by: Amy Kulwicki, RD, CD – Bariatric dietitian
Topic: Surviving the Holidays, open forum

Monday December 18, 2023 – 12:00-1:00pm
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE 3RD MONDAY DUE TO HOLIDAY**
Led by: Courtney Barry, PsyD - Bariatric Health Psychologist
Topic: Putting Yourself in Self Care for 2024

09/23/2022

September 23, 2022
The Latest Word on Medicine
“The Latest Word on Medicine” airs every Friday at 2:00 p.m. on the iHeartRadio app. It is a four-minute commentary featuring an MCW faculty member on a medical topic of immediate interest related to the news of the week.
This week will feature Dr. Karen Kersting from the Department of Surgery to discuss Anxiety Screening for All Adults Under 65 Years of Age.



Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Latest Word on Medicine are available through iHeartRadio and now Spotify.

The Word on Medicine
“The Word on Medicine” Radio Program airs every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on 1130 WISN and highlights innovation and discovery across MCW.
Since October of 2017, we have aired well over 125 unique programs involving over 600 faculty, countless nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many distinguished invited guests. Most importantly, we have brought to you the personal experiences of our patients and their families. This direct look into the arena of medical care is unmatched, and we are so excited about the programs on tap for this year – do not change the dial on your radio!
If you missed a program, fear not: they all exist as podcasts. Please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery, or simply go to iHeartRadio, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and now Spotify and look for "The Word on Medicine" channel.
We are replaying a timely program for you this week on Health Insurance – what a complicated mess, right!! We hope to figure this out for all of us in this information-packed hour. We have the experts: Lisa Kogan, Assistant Vice President for Clinical Practice Services at MCW; Jon Neikirk, Executive Director of Revenue Cycle at Froedtert Health; and Monica Ricca, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Children’s Wisconsin – you do not want to miss this program as we cover all aspects of health insurance and some of the challenges we all face with the cost of health care.


For information on any of "The Word on Medicine" podcasts, please visit our website at mcw.edu/surgery.
In case you missed it: Click here for last week's program on Research During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. We have an amazing panel of experts from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and from the Institute of Health and Equity Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities. They are joined by two patients who share their stories - please tune in to listen to this important and interesting show!
Podcasts of previously aired episodes of The Word on Medicine are available through the following streaming links:
iHeartRadio | iTunes | Podbean | Spotify | Stitcher