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The Froedtert & MCW health network includes 10 hospital locations, more than 2,300 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics.
Quit facts: After 20 minutes, your heart rate drops. After 24 hours, carbon monoxide levels in your blood are normal. Your lungs start regaining normal function. Risk of heart attack and stroke can drop by as much as half after a year.
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Now, helping save lives is a tap away. Patients can now register to become an organ donor through their MyChart account. This new feature empowers patients to register as organ, eye and tissue donors with just a few clicks. Register today: froedtert.com/mychart
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Average cost for a pack is $8.39 or more; for pack-a-day smokers, that’s at least $3,000 per year – poof! Up in smoke. In 10 years, you could save more than $30,000.

Get help quitting today. Talk to your doctor.
➡️ froedtert.com/smoking-cessation
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
We collected 538 pounds of returned medications from 217 households during last Saturday’s drive-thru drug collection at Frodtert & MCW Moorland Reserve Health Center. Thanks to our volunteers and all who stopped to drop off their unused, expired or unwanted medications for safe disposal.
October 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Your breast health action plan: Get a mammogram starting at age 40, keep a healthy weight, eat a healthy diet, stay active and limit or avoid drinking alcohol. Learn more: froedtert.com/breast-cancer
October 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Need help choosing a Medicare plan? Local Medicare advisors know your area and can help you explore plans like Network Health and others that include providers from the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network and ThedaCare. Enrollment runs through Dec. 7. froedtert.com/medicare
October 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Last weekend, our Froedtert & MCW Breast Cancer team proudly supported the @americancancersoc.bsky.social Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

We’re continuing to raise awareness by partnering with the @milwaukeebucks.bsky.social at the game on Oct. 28. Learn more: froedtert.com/stronger
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Medicare Annual Enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Network Health plans include Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and ThedaCare doctors so you can keep your trusted providers while getting affordable coverage.
Learn more about your options: froedtert.com/medicare
October 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Watch this powerful before-and-after video showing the life-changing impact of MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), the latest treatment option for essential tremor or Parkinson’s disease.
October 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our Lung Transplant team has become the first in Wisconsin to utilize Paragonix BAROguard® to aid in lung preservation for transplant. BAROguard is a sophisticated hypothermic preservation system that automatically calibrates the airway pressure of donor lungs during transportation.
September 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
To better serve our patients, Froedtert Pharmacy has adjusted Saturday hours at three locations:

📍 Menomonee Falls Hospital: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Town Hall Health Center: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at noon)
📍 West Bend Health Center: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Find a location near you: froedtert.com/pharmacy
September 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
With no surgical cuts, there is minimal to no risk of infection. The treatment is often performed on an outpatient basis and patients can expect to resume normal activities within days.
September 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
MRgFUS uses sound waves guided by MRI, to precisely target locations deep inside the brain to treat movement disorders safely and effectively.

The MRI enables the physician to plan, guide and target the area for treatment.
September 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Our health network will be the first in the state to provide MR-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) as an incisionless treatment option for essential tremor and Parkinson’s patients who have not responded to medication.
Learn more: froedtert.com/mrgfus
September 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
When you need complex medications, Froedtert Specialty Pharmacy is here to help. Our pharmacists work with you to ensure you have the right medications at the right time so you can focus on your health.
Learn more: froedtert.com/pharmacy/specialty-pharmacy
September 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join us as we explore the latest in multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments, research advancements and community resources. This free event is a chance to hear from experts, share personal experiences and build meaningful connections.
August 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We are proud to sponsor Mexican Fiesta Aug. 22-24! Team members will be there Saturday, Aug. 23, to share information about our FastCare Clinics, Colorectal Cancer Program, diabetes prevention and our Forest Home Health Center serving Milwaukee’s south side. mexicanfiesta.org
August 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The @americanheart.bsky.social/American Stroke Association recognizes Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital and Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital for outstanding stroke care.
August 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Max Krucoff, MD, FAANS, FACS, and his team performed the 100th Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) case using the NeuroBlate System. 🧠

Congrats to @maxkrucoffmd.bsky.social‬ and the entire team for championing innovation and expanding access to leading-edge care.
August 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
According to @cpsc.gov, nearly 26,000 individuals are treated for diving-related injuries in the U.S. each year.
To reduce your risk of a diving-related spinal injury, check the water depth first, avoid diving into murky water and above-ground pools and never dive under the influence of alcohol.
July 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
RadiaNCe Lung X is a phase 2 clinical trial for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer caused by a gene mutation. Led by 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐃, 𝐌𝐒, this trial is only available through the Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network. froedtert.com/radiancelungx
July 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Froedtert & MCW health network is the first in Wisconsin to offer Quicktome, an innovative neuro-software that transforms standard MRI scans into personalized brain maps. Learn more: froedtert.com/brain-and-spine-tumor/brain-tumor-surgery#brainmapping
July 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM