A day in the life of an Aurora caregiver
More than 30,000 people across Wisconsin have the title of Caregiver at Aurora Health Care. From nurses, doctors and surgical technicians to stenographers, food service and facility professionals to our valet parkers – everyone single caregiver plays a critical role in helping our patients – more than 1.2 million each year – live well.
These are their stories, a day in the life of our caregivers – highlighting their knowledge and passion for helping others. If you know of a caregiver who should be featured tell us about them by sending an email to social@aurora.org.
To the 30,000+ caregivers who bring smiles to faces of patients and their families each day, thank you.
A day in the life of Dr. Sarah Gaethke
Dr. Sarah Gaethke, Aurora Health Care pediatrician, spends her days caring for children from their first hours of life until age 18. A busy working mom, she tries to find balance between caring for patients and caring for her young children at home. This is a day in her life.
A day in the life of Dr. Vinay Thohan
Follow transplant cardiologist Dr. Vinay Thohan during a typical day at the award-winning, nationally ranked Heart & Vascular Clinic at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From heart catheterizations to echocardiograms, see how Dr. Thonan is treating patients and training the next generation of heart specialists – all while transforming hopelessness into healing for those in need of advanced heart disease care.
A day in the life of Dr. Wesley Papenfuss
Meet Dr. Wesley Papenfuss, a surgical oncologist with Aurora Cancer Care in Milwaukee. Aurora Cancer Care treats one in every four cancer patients in Wisconsin.
A day in the life of Aurora Nurses
More than 10,000 caregivers across Eastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois are Aurora Health Care nurses. They work in hundreds of different roles helping patients live healthier lives. This is the story of four nurses and how they help patients each day.
A day in the life of Dr. Mark Wichman
Meet Dr. Mark Wichman, an orthopedic surgeon at Aurora Health Care who also serves as the team physician for the Milwaukee Admirals.