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Children’s Wisconsin is the region’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers.
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We created the Children’s Wisconsin page as a space to share the inspiring and encouraging stories of our patients, their families and our fans, allowing you a space to connect with other individuals who have experiences with or affinity for Children’s Wisconsin. In this spirit, we welcome your comments, praise and criticism. While we always monitor and reply to messages and comments, it bears repeating that we’re not legally allowed to discuss specific patients via Facebook. If you have questions regarding your child, it’s best to reach out to their doctor directly. Please understand that while we make every effort to respond on social media, some inquiries may require follow-up through another channel. And please don’t share your personal information on our page — this is a public space. If we are requesting contact information from you, we’ll encourage you to provide it via private message. Children’s Wisconsin Facebook Rules of Engagement
We won't remove your comment just because we don't like it. You are part of our community, and you deserve to be heard, even if your comment is critical of your experience with us. With that in mind, we have some simple rules that we’ll apply out of respect for others visiting our page, or those who we may feature in our stories.
1) No name-calling
If you disagree with someone, that’s fine. If you have a criticism of Children’s Wisconsin, we want to hear it as well. But we ask that that you respect each other, our patients, their families and our staff. That means not using vulgar language, not mocking appearances or name-calling other members of the page or those individuals featured in our posts. Out of respect for our employees and their privacy, we may also remove a post or comment that refers to them by their full first and last name.
2) No profanity
We recognize that there’s a fairly broad definition of “profanity,” so we ask that you consider your words in the mindset of whether or not what you say is appropriate to be said around a child. If not, please reconsider posting.
3) No advertising or spam content
If you have something to sell, provide services or want a job, that's for your own page, not ours. Spam, whether to advertise or simply repeat any message multiple times on our Facebook wall, is also prohibited.
4) No copy and paste posting
If you keep posting the same thing (or a variant of the same thing), whether as a post or as a comment, we reserve the right to hide or delete duplicates. This includes efforts to cover messages or opinions of those with who you don’t agree with.
5) No misinformation
We view content posted on our page as a representation of our organization and ultimately our medical perspective, which extends to the comments and posts by our community members. For that reason, we may remove posts that contain misinformation as it relates to medical topics such as – but not limited to – vaccinations, COVID-19, community services and more. Actions we may take
1) On Reviews
We will request Facebook remove reviews from individuals who are not reviewing their own experience with our organization. Just because you have a bad experience and share it in a review does not mean we will request it be removed. We want to hear the bad reviews as much as we want to hear the good ones — we need to know when we’re falling short of our standards. That always matters to us.
2) On posts and comments
We reserve the right to delete posts or comments that violate these rules of engagement, and to block users who repeatedly violate them, or otherwise abuse the forum of the Children’s Wisconsin page.
3) Banning/blocking
As mentioned earlier, we may resort to banning individuals from our page should they continue to engage in toxic, inappropriate content as outlined in these rules.
12/20/2025
This year’s Gather for Good presented by Albert and Shirley* Schmidt was held under the sea! Attendees enjoyed a whimsical evening featuring cocktails, dinner, an auction and the opportunity to learn more about the work Children’s Wisconsin is leading to care for kids in Northeast Wisconsin.
This year’s event raised an incredible $180,425! Thank you to our sponsors Albert & Shirley* Schmidt, Sovereign Financial Group, LLC, The Jim & Sharon Walters Family Charitable Fund, Friends of Children's Wisconsin, Window Nation, and U.S. Venture, Inc.
12/20/2025
Meet Bentley! This magnetic, upbeat and social 13-year-old was a part of Team Survivors, a unique youth triathlon team made of Children’s Wisconsin patients who received treatment from our Children’s Wisconsin - MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Bentley was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, at age 4 in 2017. He had his left eye removed immediately and underwent six months of chemotherapy. During treatment, his family learned he has a genetic variation that puts him at high risk for cancer, meaning his care will continue for life. Since then, he has had multiple eye surgeries and sees specialists year-round, but never complains. Gratitude defines his personality.
“It meant a lot to Bentley to be a part of Team Survivors and connect with other kids that have gone through the same thing,” shared his mom, Angela. “It’s like one big family. We all look out for one another.”
Bentley's passion for running didn't end with Team Survivors — he currently competes in cross country. He also plays the piano and sings in his school’s choir. His care team has been a source of support, guidance and friendship as Bentley navigates his health challenges while pursuing his passions.
12/19/2025
The holidays are a magical time, but they also come with hidden dangers for little ones. Jillian Theobald, MD, Medical Director of the Wisconsin Poison Center, is here to help you separate fact from fiction and keep your family safe this season.
The Wisconsin Poison Center is open every single day of the year — even on holidays. If you have any questions or concerns, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak with an expert immediately.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!
12/18/2025
As a parent or caregiver, you are an essential part of your child's health care team. You have unique insight into their needs, behaviors and history. Making well-informed decisions for them starts with having the right information — this is especially true in health care. Before your child can speak up for themselves, it’s important to advocate when they’re receiving care.
Read this blog post by Jennifer Chevalier, MD, a Pediatrician at the Children’s Wisconsin Westbrook Pediatrics primary care office, for tips to keep in mind the next time your child goes to the doctor.
Making well-informed decisions starts with having the right information -- this is especially true in health care.
12/18/2025
Santa Claus, Queen Elsa and festive therapy dogs spread holiday cheer to Children’s Wisconsin patients and their families at our annual Winter Carnival ⛄️💙 .
So many partners came together to make this event possible! Thank you Dunkin', Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation, Signs By Caitlin, The Holiday Heroes and First Tee - Southeast Wisconsin.
12/16/2025
What. A. Weekend 👏💃. We were honored to be part of Milwaukee Hmong New Year, and loved connecting with kids, families, and the Hmong community. From dental dinosaur puppets that helped kids learn proper teeth brushing 🦖🪥, to a movement activity spinner that got kids moving and grooving 🕺, to kids and families writing messages of gratitude on our mural wall ✍️ ... it was a weekend to remember 💙.
Thank you for stopping by and visiting with us!
12/15/2025
Yet another successful holiday surprise 🎁⛄️! Green Bay Packers' legend, Donald Driver, and Betina Driver visited our Children's Wisconsin Milwaukee Hospital and Appleton Clinic! During their surprise visits, they got to spend time with kids and families, play games, sign autographs, and they even donated a truckload of toys!
Thank you to the Donald Driver Foundation for your continuous dedication to children's health and wellness, and to Team Lammi and Albert and Shirley* Schmidt for making these visits possible 💙.
12/14/2025
We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Hanukkah filled with light, peace and love.
12/13/2025
The holiday season means gathering with loved ones. However, festivities can sometimes distract us from safety. Keep everyone safe with these reminders for hosting or attending parties:
👶 Childproof before guests arrive (cover outlets, secure ornaments, move toxic plants out of reach)
🎄 Inspect tree lights for damage and keep cords secure
🕯️ Use battery candles instead of real flames
🔥 Keep kids away from fireplaces—fireplace screens and glass stay hot for hours
👛 Store guests' bags out of reach (they may contain medications, ci******es or other hazards)
🍲 Keep children out of the kitchen when transferring hot food from the stove
☕ Clean up food and drinks right away
Important reminder: If anyone ingests something harmful, call the Wisconsin Poison Center immediately at 1-800-222-1222.
Stay safe and enjoy the season! 💙
12/13/2025
What a magical afternoon at our 36th annual Sugar Plum Luncheon presented by Two Men and a Truck - South Eastern Wisconsin! We’re thrilled to announce that with the support of our amazing community, dedicated volunteers and generous sponsors, we raised over $200,000! Every single dollar will go toward improving the physical, dental, social and mental health of the kids and families we serve. We are grateful to our premier sponsors – Two Men and a Truck, Two Men And A Junk Truck - Milwaukee, WI, Fotsch Family Foundation and Cielo– for making this event possible!
A special thanks to the beautiful ballerinas from Milwaukee Ballet's production of “The Nutcracker” for bringing an extra touch of whimsy to our event! It takes a community to provide the best care for our kids, and we couldn’t do it without each and every one of you!
12/11/2025
A little bit of holiday magic was in the air at Children's Wisconsin last week ✨. Kids and families were treated to a viewing party complete with snacks, goodie bags and holiday crafts 💙.
Outside, a traveling light display, complete with festive floats and 10 decked-out Jeeps, paraded in front of our Milwaukee hospital (even Santa was there!). It was a creative and special way to celebrate the season. Thank you to The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas, Jellystone's Christmas Carnival Of Lights and MKE Jeep Rebels for sharing your magic with families who may not be able to visit these beautiful light displays in person.
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At Children’s Wisconsin, our high standard of care has always required an uncompromising approach to safety. And during this COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to ensure every visit, appointment, procedure and surgery offered across all our Children’s Wisconsin locations is safe. Nothing will change our commitment to your safety.
What you can expect from us
As one of the top pediatric health systems in the country, Children’s Wisconsin has a team of nationally recognized infection. And during this COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to ensure every visit, appointment, procedure and surgery offered across all our Children’s Wisconsin locations is safe. Nothing will change our commitment to your safety.o ensure the safety of our patients, their families and our staff. Below are some of the things you can expect across all of our Children’s Wisconsin locations:
Universal masking:
Everyone you see will be wearing masks at all our locations. You and your child are encouraged to bring your own masks, but we will provide them if needed.
Gowns, gloves and eyewear:
In addition to masks, you will see staff wearing other protective gear to keep everyone safe. You and your child should be prepared to see some staff wearing face shields, eye protection or gowns.
Cleaning:
We care for kids with some of the most complex health conditions, so our cleaning process is already very thorough. During COVID-19, we have not compromised on our standard of cleaning and have increased the frequency of cleaning being done.
Separating patients:
We are taking steps to separate patients, no matter their symptoms, at all our locations. This includes steps to maintain physical distancing in waiting rooms and getting kids into private exam rooms as quickly as possible.
Just you and your child:
We have adjusted our visitor guidelines at all our locations. Only one caregiver is allowed with the patient. Siblings are not allowed to be with the patient.
Health screens for everyone:
You and your child will be screened for COVID-19 before you arrive for an appointment and all Children’s Wisconsin employees are screened daily.
