How Long is the ER Wait at Sussex-Area Hospitals?

Emergency room wait times are Waukesha Memorial Hospital are significantly higher than they are at Community Memorial in Menomonee Falls. New Medicare database shows how hospitals across Wisconsin — and the rest of the nation — compare.

If you go to the emergency room at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, how long will it take before you see a health-care professional? The federal government says 39 minutes on average. That's a higher than both the state and national averages — 19 minutes and a 29 minutes, respectively. And it's more than twice as long as the average wait as the other hospital nearest to Sussex — Community Memorial in Menomonee Falls, according to a new federal database causing some hospital officials nationwide to cringe. Key measures of ER efficiency have been posted from hospitals taking part across the country, according to a report by Cheryl Clark, now senior quality editor for HealthLeaders Media. “With precious little fanfare, Uncle Sam ... rolled out a …

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SaB

9:24 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Has this been since Froedtert have taken over CMH?   more ›

Community Memorial Offering Health Care Scholarships

The deadline for submitting an application is March 1. Complete details and the application are available online.

College is an expensive investment for the future - especially in the medical field. However, Community Memorial Hospital is offering some assistance for students seeking health care careers. The Community Memorial Foundation and Community Memorial Hospital staff are offering scholarships to provide area high school and undergraduate students pursuing careers in health care.   The deadline for submitting an application is March 1. Complete details and the application are available online. Community Memorial offers scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing health care or medical careers who reside in the hospital’s service area, which comprises Waukesha County, Washington County and the northwest side of …

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Sussex Man, 84, in Hospital After Hit-and-Run

Camillo Damico was walking near the corner of Good Hope Road and Maple Avenue when a vehicle struck him. He suffers from broken bones, but no life-threatening injuries.

Local Families Get a Little Bigger

The following couples celebrated the birth of a new child recently at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

The following local babies were recently born at Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls. Sussex Chelsea and David Jaskolski announce the birth of their son, Finnian Mack, on May 4. He was 8 pounds, 3 ounces and 20-1/2 inches long. He joins sister Tessa, 13, and brothers Paul, 6, and Nathan, 4. Menomonee Falls Lindsay and Dustin Scaife announce the birth of their son, Kelton Robert, on May 8. He was 7 pounds, 15 ounces and 21 inches long. He joins brother Parker, 3. Colgate  Dawn and Daniel Jorgensen of Colgate announce the birth of their daughter, Hazel Marie, on April 23 at Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls. She was 10 lbs., 5 oz. and 22 inches long. She joins sisters Ella, 6, and Beatrice, 3. Germantown …

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Seven Newborns Join Sussex and Menomonee Falls

Five girls and two boys join families in the neighboring communities.

The following babies were recently born at Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls. Meghan Glisch and Brett Geer of Menomonee Falls announce the birth of their daughter, Rylie Rae, on Dec. 30 at Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls. She was 6 lbs., 3 oz. and 19 inches long. Heather and Scott Thompson of Menomonee Falls announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Rose, on Jan. 9 at Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls. She was 7 lbs., 5 oz. and 19 inches long. Hannah Popovic and Nick Breidenbach of Menomonee Falls announce the birth of their son Bentley Austin, on Jan. 11 at Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls. He was 7 lbs., 11 oz. and 20 inches long. Jessica Crowly and Shawn Shekels of …

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Baby Alert: Two Newborns Join Sussex

Two baby girls join the Sussex community.

The following babies were recently born at Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls: Congratulations from Sussex Patch!

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Hospital's Nurses Take Weight-Loss Challenge, Donate Food to Pantry

For each pound they lost, nurses donated an item to Menomonee Falls Food Pantry.

An inspired group of Community Memorial Hospital nurses doubled down on a weight-loss initiative, turning it into a valiant effort to help feed the poor. A total of 22 nurses lost a total of 287 pounds over a period of 12 weeks. For each pound lost, the nurses donated an item to the Menonomee Falls Food Pantry, which received the donation of food Tuesday. "Because we are nurses, by nature we want to help people," said neonatal intensive care unit nurse Amy Nichols, who organized the effort among her fellow nurses. "Thanksgiving is just a time to remember people who are a lot less fortunate than us."  Among her co-workers, Nichols is known as the fitness and health guru. As a result, the weight loss challenge was born out of a collective …

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Growing Prescription Drug Shortages Alarm Falls Pharmacists

Drug shortages, including medications to treat cancer, heart disease and attention-deficit disorder, are on the rise nationwide.

Last year, the number of newly reported prescription drug shortages in the United States hit a record total of 211.  Already during the first quarter of 2011, there have been 196 reported shortages and if the trend continues,  the number of drug shortages will double those seen in 2010. That was the alarming message presented at Community Memorial Hospital recently during a President’s Advisory Council meeting. Terry Audley, the hospital’s Pharmacy Clinical Supervisor and Mark Meranda, the hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacist, painted a disturbing picture of the situation for area business leaders who attended. The list of drugs becoming harder to get include certain antibiotics, cancer, heart and high blood pressure medications such as …

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Register for 'Wheeling for Healing' Bike Ride

Community Memorial Hospital event celebrates those who battle or have beaten cancer.

Register today for the 14th annual Wheeling for Healing family bike ride, conducted by Community Memorial Hospital. The Aug. 13 event benefits the hospital's Cancer Care Center. Three rides are offered — 4 miles, 15 miles or 33 miles — and all begin and end at the hospital, W180N8085 Town Hall Road. Registration before July 22 is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Then it increases to $30 and $20, respectively. Team registrations are available for $200 for up to 10 riders. New this year is a family registration, two adults and two youth for $65 before July 22 and $85 after. Every rider receives a T-shirt and a free picnic lunch. Register online at CommunityMemorialFoundation.org or call (262) 257-3760 to obtain a …

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Local Families Get A Little Bigger

Recent Menomonee Falls area birth announcements from Community Memorial Hospital.

The following families from the Menomonee Falls area recently welcomed a new addition to their familiy at Community Memorial Hospital. We congratulate all these families, and hope all is well with their newest child. Here are the most recent area birth announcements from CMH. Menomonee Falls Rebecca Reinders and Thomas Coulthurst  announce the birth of their son, Cayden Lee Coulthurst, on April 23. He was 6 pounds, 9 ounces and 18 inches long. Lisa and Dave Preston of Menomonee Falls announce the birth of their son, Lucas James Preston, on May 19. He was 7 pounds, 1 ounce and 20 inches long. He joins brothers Brett, 12, and Tyler, 10. Lannon Christine Pawlak and Jason Pehowski the birth of their son, Jayden Alan-David Pehowski, on May 12. …

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Barb

11:20 am on Tuesday, June 14, 2011

I agree Nate. Good to see you!   more ›