Aurora BayCare Medical Center

05/28/2026

Knowing what to do when someone is suffering cardiac arrest can be a matter of life and death. It’s something that Karl, an EMS adjunct instructor at Fox Valley Technical College, knows firsthand. When he suffered a heart attack during a demonstration in his classroom, his students jumped in immediately to administer CPR and use an AED, which helped stabilize Karl enough to send him to the hospital.

“When there is an issue like out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, there are three pillars that tremendously improve survival,” said Dr. Bob Zemple, EMS medical director and emergency medicine physician at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. “Those pillars are a witness to the arrest, immediate compressions and defibrillation using an AED device.”

Aurora BayCare is teaming up with the Compress and Shock Foundation to offer free training to the community on June 7 at 11 a.m. This free event will teach the skills needed to perform bystander CPR and utilize an AED, helping to save lives when every second counts.

Learn more and register for the Compress and Shock event at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/4wXlAc3

05/24/2026

Elaine didn’t feel well the day she was headed in for an appointment she had at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. By the time she arrived, it was evident to her driver and the team at the front desk that something wasn’t right. The staff acted quickly and got her to the emergency room, where it was discovered that Elaine was suffering from an ischemic stroke.

The quicker medical teams can intervene, the more brain tissue they can save. Typically, the stroke treatment window for ischemic stroke falls within 4.5 hours for clot-dissolving medication. Though she arrived outside the traditional stroke treatment window, her care team followed new guidelines to administer clot-busting medication within a safe, extended window of time.

After several days in the ICU, Elaine returned home. She continues to do therapy to aid in her recovery and is thankful that her care team jumped in right away to help.

Learn more about stroke care at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/4v901Uu

05/22/2026

Jim suffered his first stroke in 2017, which affected his mobility and speech. Then, just two years later, he suffered from another stroke. Since then, Jim, his wife Denise and the team at Aurora BayCare Medical Center have been working on his recovery journey.

Recently, Jim got a new implanted device that stimulates his vagus nerve and assists with movement. It sends electrical pulses to the vagus nerve, which help strengthen connections to the brain while he works on his everyday movements. He is one of the first patients in Green Bay using this device and has seen great results. Since beginning this new treatment and continuing therapy, Jim has been able to move his arm up higher and even grip objects.

This device is not a cure, but when paired with therapy and determination, it offers a new source of hope.

Learn more about stroke care at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/4v901Uu

05/21/2026

05/14/2026

When Kyle started his weight loss journey, he was making progress, but as a former collegiate athlete, pain from old injuries started to reappear.

Working with a physical therapist at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Kyle began blood flow restrictive therapy. The treatment restricts blood flow to your limbs using a device similar to a blood pressure cuff, which decreases oxygen and fatigues the muscle much faster. This tricks the muscle into working harder, allowing patients to build strength with lighter weights and less muscle pain.

Kyle saw immediate results gaining strength in his impacted leg and started feeling better after workouts. After a session, he was able to walk out feeling like he had a full workout but without the pain he was previously experiencing. With improved strength and less pain, he has been able to continue his weight loss journey and return to an active lifestyle.

Learn more about blood flow restrictive therapy at Aurora BayCare: https://bit.ly/3PhTx6o

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

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