Door County Medical Center Community Connections covers the people who help make it run and the impact they have on on the people they serve.
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April is Donate Life Month
March 27th, 2026 12:00pm
Christa from Door County Medical Center and Angie from Versiti join Door County Media Group's Bryan Mazur to discuss the upcoming Donate Life Month activities in April.
Better health begins with your feet with Podiatrist Dr. Chris Dietzman
January 28th, 2026 04:00pm
Before you lace up and head out the door, you might want to take another look at the shoes you’re wearing. Podiatrist Dr. Chris Dietzman says it’s fairly simple: Wearing the wrong type of shoe for an activity or shoes that are the wrong size can lead to problems. You can listen to the full conversation between Dietzman and Door County Media Group’s Bryan Mazur here.
An Epic Discussion about Electronic Health Records
January 16th, 2026 10:00am
Door County Medical Center Clinic Registration Coordinator Joy Hansen, Patient Financial Services Director Ashley Moede, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Heise join Bryan Mazur to talk about one of the hospital's biggest investments in 80 years that will impact how you and your doctors can access you electronic health records anywhere through Epic's MyChart Portal.
HPV and Cervical Cancer Awareness with Kali Olson
October 18th, 2025 12:00pm
It may not grab the same headlines as breast cancer or lung cancer, but doctors want you to listen closely if you are at risk of developing gynecologic cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, almost 116,000 women were diagnosed with gynecological cancers in 2024, which impact the female reproductive system. Dr. Kali Olson says that like many cancers early detection is key, especially since the five-year survival rate is 90 to 98 percent for early-stage cervical cancer patients and getting vaccinated for HPV can protect you.
DCMC's Got Talent
May 9th, 2025 12:00pm
Registered Nurses Lucy Stary and Sara Lautenbach knew they needed to raise funds for the Ministry Fund, an important tool used to help the less fortunate afford their medical services. In this episode, Stary and Lautenbach share the details behind DCMC's Got Talent!
Mental Health Awareness Month with Senior Life Solutions
May 6th, 2025 12:00pm
As the world’s population of seniors grows around you, so will the number of people living with a mental disorder. According to the World Health Organization, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or older by 2030. Due to lonliness, social isolation and other factors that come with aging, approximately 14 percent of these adults live with a mental disorder. Senior Life Solutions Program Manager Jennalee Lundquist says things like retirement, moving, deaths of loved ones, physical limitations, and the loss of independence are all factors that could lead to seniors developing mental health issues.
May is Mental Health Month with Door County Public Health's Shauna Blackledge
May 2nd, 2025 12:00pm
Your mental health is becoming a growing concern at the Door County Public Health Department. According to the Centers for Disease and Control, an estimated one-in-five Americans live with a mental health illness with anxiety and depression the most common condition they face. That includes one-in-seven American children with a diagnosed, mental health condition. According to the Door County Community Health Improvement Plan, mental health was the top concern among residents. Complicating the issue is that there are not enough resources to give people the health they need. There is one mental health provider for every 780 residents, far worse the state and national average. Door County Public Health’s Shauna Blackledge says they have been active working with other organizations to do what it can to address mental health in the community.
Donate Life Month with Anne Otter and Christa Krause
April 22nd, 2025 03:00pm
National Athletic Training Month with Dave Stahlke
March 12th, 2025 10:00am
Athletic Trainer Dave Stahlke from DCMC shares his story and responsibilities as an athletic trainer for the Gibraltar School District in Door County.
Meet a Doc: Dr. Brett Young
January 14th, 2025 12:00pm
Our interview with Dr. Brett Young: Here is his bio from Door County Medical Center:
Dr. Brett Young provides Orthopedic services at Door County Medical Center Sturgeon Bay Clinic.
Dr. Young is from Kansas City, KS and graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency at John Peter Smith Health Network in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Young has over 20 years of orthopedic surgery experience and comes to Sturgeon Bay after many years in the Fox Valley. In his free time he enjoys biking, hiking, golfing and playing chess.
Education
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Residency
John Peter Smith Health Network
Fort Worth, Texas
Holiday Eating with Dietician Cathy Keller
Holiday Eating for 2024
December 16th, 2024 12:00am
Bryan Mazur has a great conversation about Holiday Eating with Door County Medical Center's Dietician Cathy Keller. They discuss how you can enjoy all of your favorites during the holidays and still be "smart".
Suicide Prevention & Awareness with Jennalee Lundquist
September 17th, 2024 12:00am
A conversation with Jennalee Lundquist Program Director from Door County Medical Center's Senior Life Solutions during Suicide Awareness Month. We talk about what signs to look for, what to say to people who may be struggling and what resources are available here in Door County.
Men's Mental Health - Simon Rabas LCSW at DCMC
Talking about Men's Mental Health is during Men's Health Month
June 17th, 2024 12:00am
Bryan Mazur is joined by Door County Medical Center's Simon Rabas (Licensed Certified Social Worker) to open the discussion about Men's Mental Health. June is Men's Health Month and they discuss how to "open the door" to the conversation, some of the great resources that DCMC has to offer (link below) and how some men were brought up to not show emotions (this is not always a good thing because men are 4x more likely to commit suicide than women).
https://www.dcmedical.org/blog/june-2024/breaking-the-stigma-around-mens-mental-health
National Women's Health Month with Dr. Beth Gaida
May 25th, 2024 12:00am
We recognize National Women's Health Month with Dr. Beth Gaida of Door County Medical Center.
Mental Health Awareness Month with Senior Life Solutions Program Director Jennalee Lundquist
May 17th, 2024 12:00pm
In this episode, we talk to Senior Life Solutions Program Director Jennalee Lundquist about how they help area seniors deal with mental health issues.
National Mental Health Month with Barb Johnson-Giese
May 26th, 2023 12:00pm
Having the courage to talk about your suspected issues can go a long way to addressing your mental health. While people are becoming more open about addressing their own mental health concerns, Door County Medical Center Behavioral Health Coordinator Barb Johnson-Giese says there is still a negative stigma surrounding mental health. She hopes people are more open with sharing with what they are personally dealing with and that others are willing to listen.
National Women's Health Month with Dr. Elizabeth Gaida
May 26th, 2023 12:00pm
We recognize National Women's Health Month with a discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Gaida of Door County Medical Center about the issues facing women, especially those who just had a baby.
Previewing the new DirectCare Clinic
May 12th, 2023 12:00pm
Providing you with efficient care for a variety of common illnesses is the goal of the newest outpost of Door County Medical Center opening next month. On June 15th, Door County Medical Center will open its DirectCare clinic at the corner of State Highway 42/57 and Duluth Avenue. Outpatient Services Manager Michelle Johnson and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Heise joined us to talk about the new endeavor.
Oral Cancer Screenings with Door County Medical Center Dental Clinic
April 17th, 2023 12:00pm
Making sure your mouth stays as healthy as it can be is the goal of a free oral cancer screening taking place at the Door County Medical Center Dental Clinic on Wednesday. Dentists will take a look at your mouth, tongue, and visible throat for signs of cancer and other precancerous conditions. Drs. Joan Fox and Dr. Sheila Agullana say when it comes to oral care, it is better to be proactive than reactive.
Donate Life Month with Christa Krause and Tracy Wylie
April 11th, 2023 12:00am
In this episode, we talk to Christa Krause, RN Chief Nursing Officer for Door County Medical Center and Tracy Wylie, Hospital Services Liason for Versiti Organ and Tissue Donation Services about the importance of organ and tissue donation and the hospital's upcoming Donate Life flag raising on April 14th, 2023.
Construction Update with Brian Stephens
February 21st, 2023 12:00am
In this episode, Tim Kowols and Door County Medical Center President and CEO Brian Stephens discusses the progress made on its pair of construction projects in Sturgeon Bay and Sister Bay,
Door County Medical Center's Brian Stephens: Medical Transport Partnership
September 16th, 2022 12:00am
DCMC President and CEO Brian Stephens gives us an update on their efforts to form a partnership with Door County on medical transport.
Community Spotlight: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
September 12th, 2022 12:00am
In this episode, we shine a community spotlight on Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with Door County Medical Center Senior Life Solutions Program Director Lauren Daoust.
Door County Medical Center's Brian Stephens: Updates on Sister Bay and West Side Clinic locations
July 29th, 2022 12:00pm
DCMC's Brian Stephens gives us an update on two construction projects in the work for the hospital. One has been in progress since they broke ground in Sister Bay in November and another at the former Woldt's Corner location.
Door County Medical Center's Brian Stephens: New Partnership with Prevea
June 17th, 2022 12:00pm
DCMC President and CEO Brian Stephens sheds light on their expanded partnership with Prevea that actually began in 2020, but flew under the radar because of COVID.
Senior Life Soultions's Lauren Daoust: Mental Health Awareness Month
May 23rd, 2022 12:00am
We commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month with DCMC Senior Life Solutions Program Director Lauren Daoust about how her program can help area residents.
Change is Adventure: Devin Vandertie and Andy Anderson
May 19th, 2022 11:00am
Devin Vandertie and Andy Anderson share with DCDN's Bryan Mazur about what it is like to work at Door County Medical Center
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Dr. Jim Heise
May 17th, 2021 12:00am
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Brian Stephens
April 22nd, 2021 12:00am
In this episode, Door County Medical Center President and CEO Brian Stephens discusses the new approach they are exploring to get more people vaccinated for COVID-19.
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Dr. Jim Heise
April 15th, 2021 12:00am
In this epsiode, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Heise explains why Door County Medical Center is discontinuing its mass vaccination clinics and gives his thoughts on variants and the surge in Michigan.
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Brian Stephens
February 3rd, 2021 12:00am
In this episode, Door County Medical Center President and CEO Brian Stephens updates us on how they are doing administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Dr. Jim Heise
January 7th, 2021 12:00am
In this episode, Tim Kowols and Door County Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Heise talks about the vaccine rollout.
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Dr. Jim Heise
December 15th, 2020 12:00am
In this episode, Dr. Jim Heise talks positive COVID-19 news such as the new vaccines being rolled out, the recovery rate, and keeping up with test results.
Newsmakers: DCMC's Alecia Bretl
December 11th, 2020 12:00am
We are introduced to one of the newest Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Alecia Bretl as she tells us about her background, her philosophy, and how COVID-19 has changed her role.
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Dr. Jim Heise
December 4th, 2020 12:00am
In this week's installment with Door County Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Heise, we talk about testing in the region, the trends of positive cases in the area, and the good news about vaccines.
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Brian Stephens
November 20th, 2020 12:00am
In this epsiode, DCMC President and CEO Brian Stephens discusses the state of their workforce, an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in it skilled nursing center, and a new antibody therapy available.
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Tiffany Huston
October 12th, 2020 12:00am
Patient Financial Services manager Tiffany Huston says other than the different procedures to come in and get the help, not a whole lot else has changed since last year. She explains in this conversation with DCDN's Tim Kowols.
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Dr. Elizabeth Gaida
October 5th, 2020 12:00am
Dr. Gaida discusses her career in medicine before landing in Door County with DoorCountyDailyNews.com's Tim Kowols
Newsmakers: Door County Medical Center's Nancy Daoust and Jane Metko
August 14th, 2020 12:00am
Quality Director Nancy Daoust and Laboratory Director Jane Metko from Door County Medical Center give us an update on how testing for COVID-19 is going locally.
DCMC Conversations: Dr. Jim Heise
July 9th, 2020 12:00am
Door County Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Heise talks about the progress of the hospital's reopening procedures and the benefits of wearing masks.
DCMC's Brian Stephens
June 18th, 2020 12:00pm
Brian Stephens Talks about new visitor regulations at DCMC
