Dr. Nagendram Paidisetty, commonly known as “Dr. P,” will be retiring from Ascension All Saints, 3801 Spring Street. This neonatologist has worked with critical newborns and patients requiring care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. For 30 years, Dr. Paidisetty has practiced medicine and assisted families in the local area. Additionally, he specializes in Pediatric […]
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Hometown Hero: Daniela Maldonado
Daniela Maldonado has always had it in her heart to help people. She’s giving back to the town where she was born and raised by serving on the front-lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Maldonado is an Emergency Room Technician at Ascension All Saints, 3801 Spring Street, who, additionally, is working her way up the ladder […]
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Year in Review: 2020 Hometown Heroes
Dealing with the COVID-19 crisis has made for a turbulent year. We started the RCE Hometown Hero series to recognize the individuals who have gone above and beyond to keep our communities as safe and healthy as possible. These individuals have been nominated by our readers and exemplify the best of our beautiful and resilient […]
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Hometown Hero: Breona Rydholm
Breona Rydholm has seen first hand how impactful the COVID-19 virus has been on those diagnosed with the illness, caregivers, and healthcare workers. The CNA at Ascension All Saints, 3801 Spring Street, and St. Monica’s Senior Living Home, 3920 N Green Bay Road, isn’t backing down from the fight. Additionally, Rydholm has the courage in […]
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Hometown Hero: Melisa Quintanilla
Is there a person in your life that continually shows up for others, even when they are in need? Melisa Quintanilla is no stranger to helping her community despite being the one deserving praise. This Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse at Ascension All Saints, 3801 Spring Street, continually chooses to put Racine before herself. There […]
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Hometown Hero: Cecily Simmons
From the cafe to the frontlines, Cecily Simmons makes a difference drawing blood in the Emergency Room. She used to work in the cafeteria at Ascension All Saints Hospital, 3801 Spring Street as a high school student. She didn’t know that her role in food preparation would lead to her career. While working in the […]
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Hometown Hero: Suzanne Maki
A University of Wisconsin Parkside alumni, Suzanne Maki, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts. Her outgoing personality and professional communication skills are the foundation of her success in the healthcare field. Healthcare heroes are often thought of as nurses, doctors, and firefighters. However, where would healthcare be without those who are involved in […]
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Hometown Hero: Dr. Singh
Dr. I Paul Singh envisions a healthier community, especially when it comes to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Dedication, commitment, and compassion are traits that he possesses. He learned from the best, as both of his parents were physicians in the Racine area. His father, Dr. Kanwar A. Singh, opened The Eye Centers of Racine and […]
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Dustin Chacon, a firefighter and hero
Dustin Chacon is the Racine County Eye Hometown Hero of the Week. The Firefighter was born and raised in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. He grew up watching his grandfather and uncle serve the community as firefighters. Heroism runs in their blood. Now, his Uncle is one of the owners of Bell Ambulance. In 2001, Dustin became a […]
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Hometown Hero: Melissa Delaney
Long hours spent working and staying up until dawn is nothing new for Melissa Delaney and that makes her the Racine County Eye Hometown Hero. She serves the Racine area as an emergency room technician. When emergencies present themselves at Ascension All Saints Hospital, she’s there to help patients and families. Working one essential job […]
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Hometown Hero: Michael Pothen
Family medicine practitioner Michael Pothen goes beyond the wheelhouse of his own expertise to help a patient with her chronic illness. Jenna Zeihen, a Carthage College student, nominated Michael Pothen to be named the Racine County Eye Hero of the Week. Michael Pothen is a doctor at Aurora Health Care, 8400 Washington Ave in Mount […]
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RCE introduces new features: Hometown Heroes and Business Spotlights
Racine County Eye wants to help support the community during this difficult time, that’s why we’ve created two new features: the Racine County Eye Heroes and Racine County Eye Business Spotlight. For our heroes, we’re working on a weekly donation basket sponsored by Racine County businesses. Heroes include but are not limited to first responders, […]
