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Who to contact for media inquiries...

Adam Beeson – Public Affairs Manager
Phone: (414) 299-1690

Myrle Croasdale – Public Affairs Manager
Phone: (414) 299-1691

Krissy Lillie – Public Affairs Manager
Phone: (920) 288-3629

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Story ideas

  • Hyperbaric medicine saves lives and limbs.
  • Aurora St. Luke's rooftop healing garden is a peaceful oasis for patients and their families. It also is eco-friendly in its water use and building materials.
  • ORBIT, Open-Source Robotic Biorepository and Informatics Technology: Check our out DNA bank that is changing the face of medicine.
  • Immunotherapy: Aurora's researchers are stimulating the immune system to fight cancer.
  • Heart care firsts: From transplants to Ventricular Assist Devices, Aurora is setting new standards in cardiac care.
  • Neurological disorders experts at Aurora are involved in a range of clinical trials and treatments for such conditions as ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons and stroke.
  • Cancer care includes expertise in breast, colorectal, gynecological, kidney, lung, melanoma, neuro, pancreatic, prostate and others.
  • Medical research: Aurora does more clinical research than any other health system in the state and has hundreds of clinical trials open.

Patient information policy

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or HIPPA, patient privacy is paramount and hospitals may disclose a patient's condition only in general terms. If a journalist calls with a specific patient name and facility, with the patient's permission, additional information may be available.

  • Undetermined. Patient is awaiting physician assessment.
  • Good. Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent.
  • Fair. Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.
  • Serious. Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable.
  • Critical. Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable.