Aurora Health Care

Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan County is installing 300 roof mount solar panels to reduce utility energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. These plans are a critical step in our pledge to reduce environmental and climate impacts. The installation is part of the organization’s long-term commitment to renewable electricity and climate impacts and is the second of two phases at Aurora Sheboygan County. The solar panels will result in an annual reduction in greenhouse gases and ultimately redirect from utility bill expenses to the primary mission of providing exceptional patient care. “We’re committed to increasing sustainability and conserving natural resources for our communities today as well as for future generations as part of our commitment to helping people live well, and I am proud Aurora Sheboygan County is helping to set that precedent,” said Aric Kinney, Aurora Sheboygan County President. This installation will be completed by winter 2024. When finalized, Aurora Sheboygan County will have more than 520 panels. Learn more with the Sheboygan Sun : https://bit.ly/3zKPgQH

The Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews (JPCRR), published by Advocate Aurora Research Institute, recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary and surpassed 400,000 article downloads since its inception. The quarterly peer-reviewed journal publishes cutting-edge articles focused on patient-centered clinical and laboratory research, patient experiences, and best practices in clinical care and medical education. Congratulations on reaching this 10-year milestone, JPCRR!

Aurora Sinai Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of its waterbirth suite. Officially open to patients in June, it follows a two-year study at Aurora Sinai that showed waterbirths offer a safe option and lead to improved outcomes for babies and moms. Aurora Sinai is the only hospital in Southeast Wisconsin to offer waterbirth and it extends Aurora’s commitment to delivering a higher level of care to families in our community. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3A04AJg

More than a dozen Advocate Health hospitals have received Energy to Care Sustainability Champion awards from the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) for their commitment to energy, water and emissions reduction efforts. This prestigious award was given to just 21 health care facilities nationwide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fkCHMq

As an interventional pain management specialist, Dr. Alexandra Lelchuk designs treatment plans to help patients dealing with a variety of painful conditions. Her custom plans may include injections, minimally invasive procedures, medications, physician therapy, behavior modalities and more. “Chronic pain is debilitating and can affect all aspects of one’s life. Helping people live a dynamic and pain-free life brings me great satisfaction as a doctor,” she said. She recalls one of her favorite days at work was seeing a patient who was walker-dependent come in for a follow-up appointment without any mobility devices. “It’s nice to see people get back to doing what they love.”

Our people are our greatest asset, and they shine bright in all that they do! Check out what our teammates have been up to this summer. ⬇️ 🌟 Aurora Health Care’s 3rd Surgical Technician Summer Bootcamp cohort kicked off, allowing students invest in their craft and professional growth. 🌟 Aurora Women's Health and NICU teams of Sinai and West Allis participated in the March of Dimes Walk for healthy moms and healthy babies. 🌟 Did you know we have an inpatient nurse manager relief program that supports vacant site leadership roles, assists with sharing best practices, and supports the leader’s development? This program recently recognized the approximately 20 vacant leadership roles it has supported. 🌟 The new cohort of administrative fellows from Advocate Health’s Midwest and Southeast Regions met with Dr. Jeffrey Bahr, Chief Physician Executive, to continue discussions around delivering safe, high-quality care to all. 🌟 Our Emergency Department teams across Advocate Health recently met to share best practices across our 6 states where we deliver high-quality care.

32 Advocate Health hospitals have been named to the list U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, along with eight Top 50 rankings. The list recognizes both regional and national achievement and highlights our organization’s transformative and leading care. Congratulations and thank you to our teammates for all you do for our patients, communities and each other. Learn more about the recognition: https://bit.ly/4f54y2H

Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan County is installing 300 roof mount solar panels to reduce utility energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, ultimately redirecting utility bill expenses to the primary mission of providing exceptional patient care. After the installation is completed this winter, Aurora Sheboygan County will have more than 520 panels. Read more on The Sheboygan Sun: https://bit.ly/3zKPgQH

We wrapped up Summerfest 2024 with a very special patient experience! Luis born with a bicuspid aortic valve and has been getting routine check ups throughout his life. Last year, he was diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which was followed by open-heart surgery a couple days after Christmas where he received a mechanical valve and a new aorta. Luis is now finished with his cardiac rehab and is working on the next phase of getting his strength back. Luis, along with his family, got the ultimate VIP experience thanks to our partnership with Summerfest. The nigh remember included a meet and greet with Maroon 5 and tickets to their show. We’re already counting down the days until next year! 🤘🎸🎵