Ascension St. Francis Hospital

28/07/2025

💚 Support for your recovery journey starts here
Meet Dr. Gregory Kaftan, MD, a dedicated addiction medicine clinician serving the Racine and Milwaukee communities through compassionate, judgment-free care.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Kaftan partners with adults navigating substance use challenges—helping them regain control and feel empowered in their recovery journey.

💬 "I enjoy participating in patients' recovery. This allows me to see them get back to living a good, normal life. It can include the ability to get a good job, get through legal issues and rebuild bridges with family." – Dr. Kaftan

🩺 Specialties:
✔ Treatment for alcohol, opioid, and other substance use disorders
✔ Support for patients following overdose or life changes
✔ In-person and telehealth appointments available

📍Practices at:
• Ascension All Saints Hospital – Wisconsin Avenue, Racine
• Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee

Learn more: http://ascn.io/6182fuRno

23/07/2025

Whether you're camping under the stars or gathered around a backyard bonfire, fire safety is key to keeping your summer fun and injury-free. Follow these simple tips to help make your next campfire safe, and maybe even a little s'more enjoyable 😉 ⛺. For additional summer safety tips, head here: http://ascn.io/61844aSyG

23/07/2025

Whether you're camping under the stars or gathered around a backyard bonfire, fire safety is key to keeping your summer fun and injury-free. Follow these simple tips to help make your next campfire safe, and maybe even a little s'more enjoyable 😉 ⛺. For additional summer safety tips, head here: http://ascn.io/61864aSHC

17/07/2025

At Ascension Elmbrook’s neurological rehabilitation clinic, specialists like Ali Stallons, SLP, are helping patients reclaim the abilities that neurological disorders and injuries can take away. With a deep passion for empowering her patients, Ali is dedicated to helping them speak with confidence—and reconnect meaningfully with the people who matter most.

Learn more about Elmbrook's neurological rehab clinic: http://ascn.io/61854qiJ7 💙 🧠

16/07/2025

Warm summer days are perfect for enjoying the beauty of Wisconsin’s lakeshores. To help you make the most of the season safely, remember to follow these water safety tips and keep your family’s fun filled with happy memories, not accidents. For more summer safety tips, check out the link here: http://ascn.io/61844aqkr ☀️ 🌊

16/07/2025

Warm summer days are perfect for enjoying the beauty of Wisconsin’s lakeshores. To help you make the most of the season safely, remember to follow these water safety tips and keep your family’s fun filled with happy memories, not accidents. For more summer safety tips, check out the link here: http://ascn.io/61844aqky ☀️ 🌊

14/07/2025

Humana has recognized Ascension Wisconsin for achieving the 2024 Bronze Patient Experience Award of Excellence. This award is based on our measured ability to provide a quality patient experience. We are grateful be a leader in the healthcare industry and to be able to provide exceptional service and care to the communities we serve. 🏆

12/07/2025

Happy Harley Homecoming to all the motorcycle riders out there! 🏍️ We want to see you enjoying your weekend in Milwaukee and not in our ERs, so follow these tips to stay safe while on the road. Check out the link here for more summer injury prevention tips: http://ascn.io/61864ta7o 💙

12/07/2025

Happy Harley Homecoming to all the motorcycle riders out there! 🏍️ We want to see you enjoying your weekend in Milwaukee and not in our ERs, so follow these tips to stay safe while on the road. Check out the link here for more summer injury prevention tips: http://ascn.io/61874ta7U 💙

10/07/2025

After suffering a stroke, Julie faced one of the hardest journeys of her life: losing the ability to perform daily tasks and struggling to speak. But with the support and expertise of the neurological rehabilitation team at Ascension Elmbrook, she’s made remarkable progress. In May, Julie danced at her granddaughter’s wedding and walked down the aisle without a cane, a milestone once thought impossible.

Discover how Ascension Elmbrook is helping patients like Julie reclaim their independence: http://ascn.io/61864qi1j 💙 🧠

07/07/2025

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Madeleine, Casey, and Baby Girl Delange: the very first babies born at Ascension Wisconsin hospitals in July ☀️ 🇺🇸 ! These adorable little firecrackers started our month with an explosion of cuteness, and we are blessed to have been a part of their very first moments. 🎇 💥 Thank you to our Labor & Deliver and Mom/Baby teams for bringing these sweet little ones safely into the world!

Interested in giving birth at one of Ascension Wisconsin's state-of-the-art maternity hospitals? Take a virtual tour at the links below!

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - Milwaukee Campus: http://ascn.io/61884lTmE
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital: http://ascn.io/61894lTm1
Ascension All Saints: http://ascn.io/61804lTmG
Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital: http://ascn.io/61814lTmH

04/07/2025

In gratitude for the gift of freedom and all who serve to protect it, we also give thanks for our associates, physicians and the patients and families we're so blessed to serve. May God continue to bless us all.

03/07/2025

🇺🇸 Firecrackers, barbecue and fun…but also unexpected injuries? Know exactly when to head to the ER vs. urgent care this Fourth of July. Read before the festivities begin: http://ascn.io/618745JmU

02/07/2025

Hysterectomies aren't only done as a birth control measure. The fact is, they’re often recommended to treat serious conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, chronic pain, cancer and more. At Ascension Wisconsin, our gynecologic surgery team offers compassionate, expert care tailored to your needs.

🔍 Learn the truth, take charge of your health. Explore your surgical options: http://ascn.io/61804gkUp

01/07/2025

🎇 Sparklers? Check.
🌭 Snacks? Check.
❤️ Safety? Always.

Our ERs are open 24/7, just in case. Prefer urgent care? We’ve got you covered: http://ascn.io/61874d26S

23/06/2025

Summer’s here—sun, road trips and scraped knees. For sprains or serious injuries, our ERs are open 24/7. We’ve got you covered so you can keep making memories. 👉 Learn more: http://ascn.io/6182NUaXu

19/06/2025

Today is Juneteenth, a holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, 160 years ago. Let us join together to end all oppression and pray for God's healing presence to enter our hearts and minds as we seek justice in our world.

17/06/2025

Looking for expert surgical care close to home?

Meet Dr. Dorene Zerfas, MD, general surgeon with Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin in Milwaukee and Franklin. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Zerfas is known for her precision in the OR, compassionate bedside manner, and commitment to helping patients feel confident every step of the way.

She treats a wide range of conditions, including:
✔️ Hernias
✔️ Gallbladder concerns
✔️ Appendicitis
✔️ Intestinal and abdominal conditions

Whether you need an urgent procedure or a consultation for something that’s been bothering you, Dr. Zerfas brings expertise and empathy to every visit.

📍 Now seeing patients at:
• Ascension St. Francis Hospital - Outpatient Center
• Ascension Wisconsin Health Center - Rawson Avenue

📅 Learn more or schedule an appointment:
👉 http://ascn.io/61864RnN4

Experienced care. Trusted results. 💙

17/06/2025

Meet Danielle E. Koziczkowski, PA‑C – Family Medicine with heart in Greenfield, WI

At Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin – Greenfield, Danielle Koziczkowski, PA‑C, provides compassionate, personalized care for patients of all ages. With a 4.9★ rating, patients trust her for her thorough care, genuine listening, and ability to make every visit feel comfortable and informed.

She helps with everything from:
✔️ Minor illnesses and injuries
✔️ Wellness visits and vaccinations
✔️ Chronic condition management
✔️ Preventive care and screenings

👉 Learn more or request an appointment:
http://ascn.io/61814RnFc

Whole-person care that fits your life. 💙

Danielle E. Koziczkowski, PA-C, is a family medicine physician assistant at Ascension Wisconsin in Greenfield near Milwaukee, WI. She listens to understand you and your health concerns, taking the time to get to know you and your family's health history and create a personalized care plan that's rig...

04/06/2025

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month — a time to support the more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. 💜

If you or someone you love is experiencing memory loss, mood changes or trouble concentrating, you're not alone. Our neurology care teams are here to help with personalized care, advanced diagnostics and compassionate support for memory conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia and more. Learn more: http://ascn.io/6185N4MEh

30/05/2025

At Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin – St. Francis Euclid Building, Dr. Rajendra Rathour provides personalized primary care with a focus on long-term wellness, including weight loss support and diabetes management.

As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Rathour works closely with patients to create care plans tailored to their individual needs and goals — helping them feel better, stay healthier, and take charge of their well-being.

✅ Expertise in managing chronic conditions
🗓️ Now accepting new patients

🔗 http://ascn.io/6186NFLzw

28/05/2025

Congratulations to our latest DAISY Award winner, Ellen Imbrie, RN! Ellen was nominated by a patient's daughter for her compassionate care, saying the following:

“Ellen has consistently gone above and beyond for my mom in the ICU. From small acts of kindness to emotional support, she has treated both my mom and I with compassion. I’ll never forget when she took my hand during a difficult moment and told me, 'You don’t need to be scared until I’m scared.' Ellen tells my Mom every single day that she knows it's hard, she is doing great, and how proud she is of her. She is not only an incredible nurse, but also an extraordinary human being, and I will be forever grateful.”

Join us in congratulating Ellen in the comments! This recognition is certainly well-deserved. 🏆 🌼