Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Ascension Wisconsin’s Cancer Prevention and Wellness Program assists people with an overall risk assessment through genetic counseling. Genetic counseling can identify if you have a higher risk of a variety of hereditary conditions or illnesses, including […]
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Better sleep: 5 questions to consider
As Daylight Saving Time ends, it’s a good time to reflect on how important better sleep is to our overall health. Exercise, diet and sleep are the three pillars of health, yet an estimated 35% of adults aren’t getting enough quality sleep. It’s amazing that we spend a third of our life sleeping, but as […]
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Routine mammograms, early detection can help save lives
Dec. 7, 2021, was an action-packed day like many others for Racine resident and hospital president for Ascension All Saints Hospital, Kristin McManmon. It even included squeezing in a mammogram appointment, one year and six days since her 2020 mammogram. Kristin McManmon, Ascension All Saints Hospital President – “I was not particularly worried, as I […]
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Skin cancer: how to spot it early and reduce your risk
As we head into more sunny summer days, it’s important to consider sun protection. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. However, skin cancer is also one of the most […]
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Prevention and Wellness: A comprehensive approach to high-risk cancer care
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. However, according to the World Health Organization, up to 50% of cancers are preventable. In an effort to address this issue and reduce the cancer burden in Wisconsin, the Ascension Wisconsin Cancer Prevention and Wellness Program is […]
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Relay for Life Racine 2021
Relay for Life Racine is an annual fundraiser that benefits the American Cancer Society (ACS). The event’s goal is to raise funds for cancer research, honor survivors, support the community, and celebrate Relay for Life’s impact. This local event will take place on August 13 at Mt. Pleasant Campus Park, 8500 Campus Drive. The kick-off […]
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Hometown Hero: Jacob Ulickey
In the Ulickey family, the thin blue line runs in their blood. Hometown Hero Jacob Ulickey, from the Racine Police Department, always knew that becoming a police officer was his destiny. His journey to become an officer was inspired by his parents, Chet and Terese Ulickey, who both served for the Milwaukee Police Department. This […]
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Have Fun at Koss Fall Family Fest & Help Families Dealing with Cancer
The Koss Family Foundation wants to give more smiles to families coping with a cancer diagnosis, and they’re hoping their first Fall Family Fest will go a long way toward helping them achieve their goal. From 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, everyone is invited out to the Ironwood Chophouse, 20715 Durand Ave, Union Grove. […]
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Police: Man Tried to Steal Cancer Patient’s Medicine
Racine police say a 28-year-old man is facing attempted burglary charges after he tried to break into a cancer patient’s home to possibly steal her prescriptions. Jakob Childs, of Racine, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of attempted burglary; two felony counts of bail jumping; and one felony count […]
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The Koss Family Foundation: Helping Pay Bills for Families with Cancer
Families dealing with cancer diagnosis have a lot on their plate, and sometimes keeping up with regular bills is just one stress too many. To help Racine County families living with a cancer diagnosis keep up with non-medical expenses like housing, utilities, gas and groceries, there is The Koss Family Foundation. Becky Koss and friends […]
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People of Racine County Eye: Becky & Steve Koss, The Koss Family Foundation
Becky and Steve Koss know how difficult it is to deal with life’s everyday challenges while also navigating the terrifying waters of a terminal cancer diagnosis. Steve was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer in January 2015, plunging the Koss family into the maze of insurance coverage, treatments, deductibles, filing for disability and still keeping up […]
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We Energies’ Neighbor Claims Coal Dust May Have Made His Family Sick
Tim Hupp, 54, lives at 7832 Douglas Avenue in his childhood home and suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has been hospitalized 18 times with pneumonia since 2008. His wife Sue has cancer and three of his siblings also died of cancer. The couple moved back into Tim’s childhood home in 2004 after his mother […]
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Thousands Join In The Fight: Relay For Life Racine
Thousands of people participated in the Relay for Life in Racine on Friday, June 12 at the Racine Zoo.
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Zoo’s Andean Bear Has Inoperable Cancer
The Racine Zoo family sadly announced that Hallie, their Andean bear, has inoperable cancer, and she will live out the rest of her days as comfortable as animal care specialists can make her. Hallie’s cancer was discovered May 19 during a routine dental exam, and she was diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma, a type of oral […]
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