Children's Wisconsin

Last weekend, we brought back a beloved tradition — our annual zoo picnic at the Milwaukee County Zoo! What an incredible day celebrating our One Team culture through appreciation and quality time together. Team members and their families came together for a perfect summer celebration, complete with fresh corn on the cob and delicious summer fare, amazing animal encounters throughout the zoo, family fun on the beloved train and Sky Glider, and quality time connecting with colleagues, friends and families. From lion exhibits to train rides, every moment was a reminder of what makes Children's Wisconsin so special — our incredible team and the community we've built together. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable day. Your dedication and teamwork make Children's Wisconsin the extraordinary place it is, and we're already looking forward to next year's celebration!

As a pediatric cardiologist at the Herma Heart Institute at Children’s Wisconsin, Sara Creighton, MD, has faced difficult, life-and-death situations for her entire 15-year medical career. But she will never forget her first time. She was 27 years old and nearing the end of her internship at a children’s hospital in Illinois. She was all by herself late one Sunday night in 2011 when a young girl came in. The girl, 5 years old who recently completed treatment for leukemia, had a fever and low blood count. It was a relatively standard case for a child recovering from cancer. Even though her shift was just about to end, Dr. Creighton took the case, thinking it wouldn’t take long. But as she started to examine the girl, she discovered something far more serious. In addition to needing an unusual amount of oxygen and having an enlarged liver, a chest X-ray showed that her heart was swollen and weak — she was in heart failure. And now Dr. Creighton — still young and learning — had to break this news to the mother. “I remember how scared I was having to come up with those words. To say something well and definitively but with compassion,” she said. “I remember all of them.” These difficult moments, and other such topics not often found in medical textbooks, are the basis of The Good Doctor course at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), the academic partner of Children’s Wisconsin. Read this blog post to learn more about the unique way Children’s Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin are preparing the next generation of doctors. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gKnDrZaM

When purpose meets play, powerful things happen.    We are proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to creating brighter moments for kids and families during challenging times. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick recently spent an afternoon at our hospital, lifting spirits and creating joyful memories with our patients. From signing autographs to chatting about baseball, Sal brought big-league energy that lit up the faces of kids, families — and staff alike. To cap off the day, our friends at Dairy Queen treated everyone to their iconic Dilly Bars. Events like these not only brighten our patients’ days but energize our employees, too. When local businesses step up in support of children’s health and well-being, the ripple effect is incredible — lifting spirits, inspiring hope, and building stronger communities. Thank you to the Milwaukee Brewers, Sal Frelick and Dairy Queen for an unforgettable day for all!

Explore a variety of imaging roles at our hospitals and clinics, and join a team dedicated to helping kids! Whether you are an experienced imaging professional or a rising talent, your next opportunity awaits. With competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules and sign-on bonuses, now is the perfect time to join Children’s Wisconsin! Click the link and search “Imaging” for available job openings. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eU9gjTaK

At Children’s Wisconsin, our mission goes beyond hospital walls—and so do our people. Our colleagues showed up in a big way as the presenting sponsor at Green Bay Kids’ Day, hosted by the Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. Our team helped bring smiles to hundreds of local families through interactive games, temporary tattoos, and providing free rides at Bay Beach Amusement Park. This event is just one example of how our staff live out our values—connecting with communities, supporting kids, and making an impact in meaningful ways. Shoutout our friends at Chorus Community Health Plans for joining the fun! Special thanks to our partners at Emplify Health for joining us during this community event. Through a partnership called Connected for Kids, Children’s Wisconsin, ThedaCare and Emplify Health by Bellin are working together to make a greater impact in the lives of children and teens by connecting families to the highest level of pediatric health and wellness services.

Children’s Wisconsin has earned Magnet designation for the FIFTH consecutive time. The Magnet Recognition Program awards health care organizations for nursing excellence, high quality patient care and innovations in professional nursing practice. Achieving Magnet designation five times is exceptionally rare, with fewer than 0.5% of health systems worldwide reaching this milestone. This incredible achievement belongs to our amazing nurses, who bring hope, healing and heart to every moment of care. Whether they’re comforting scared little ones, celebrating milestones, explaining complex treatments, or simply holding a hand, they show every day why pediatric nursing is more than a job – it’s a calling. Nurses, are you ready to join a Magnet-recognized team? If you’re passionate about pediatric care and want to work alongside exceptional colleagues, explore career opportunities at Children’s Wisconsin. Apply online today and help us continue this tradition of excellence! https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gqjt7hFc

Congratulations to our latest graduates of the Foundations of Leadership program – a hands-on, immersive program designed to build essential leadership skills and strengthen our organizational culture. This training is just one of the many ways we invest in our team. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an experienced professional looking to grow, we offer development opportunities that empower employees to lead with confidence, collaborate effectively and drive innovation in pediatric care. At Children's Wisconsin, growing our people is more than a benefit – it’s part of our mission. Because strong leaders help us deliver the best care for kids. #LeadershipDevelopment #ChildrensWisconsin #FoundationsofLeadership #WorkWithPurpose #CareerGrowth #HealthcareLeadership

In celebration of Pride Month, we asked members of our Children’s Wisconsin Pride LGBTQ+ Inclusion Resource Group what being a part of their community means to them . What’s an inclusion resource group? At Children’s Wisconsin, they foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. They focus on activities and initiatives to support the needs of their affinity population or area of interest.

In celebration of Juneteenth, we asked members from our Children’s Wisconsin Black Professionals and Allies inclusion resource group what being a part of their culture means to them . What’s an inclusion resource group? At Children’s Wisconsin, they help foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. They focus on activities and initiatives to support the needs of their affinity population or area of interest.

When Aparna Ramasubramanian, MD, an Ocular Oncologist at the MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, first came to Children’s Wisconsin in 2023, she brought with her unique expertise in a rare eye cancer known as retinoblastoma. She also brought with her families from all over the country who had turned to her for care that only she could deliver. The story of Ava and Nova, two brave girls battling retinoblastoma, highlights our commitment to delivering specialized, life-changing care and fostering a supportive environment where families find connection and hope. Read this blog post to learn more about the incredible work of Dr. Ramasubramanian and the Retinoblastoma Program at Children’s Wisconsin. This story truly embodies the spirit of what we do: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gDCGaMms If you’re dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of children, working with cutting-edge treatments, and being part of a team that champions comprehensive, family-centered care, come join our team.