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Beyond Heartburn: Recognizing the Signs of GERD

There is a reason most medicine cabinets include a bottle of Tums. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, an estimated 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month. While it may seem like heartburn and acid reflux are minor grievances caused by "too much of the good stuff", they can signal a more serious underlying issue like gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD).
Published 11/29/2023 10:33:22 AM

Door County Medical Center Announces Relationship with the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

We are thrilled to announce an exciting relationship between DCMC and the esteemed Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. This relationship will give the Door County community access to some of the highest-quality medical dermatology services available in the state.
Published 11/21/2023 8:00:00 AM

Where Do I Get My Shot?

If you've asked yourself that question, you're like one of many people in the Door County community. Dr. Jim Heise shares the latest details on who should get the flu, COVID-19 or RSV vaccine and where you can expect to find each.
Published 11/9/2023 1:12:10 PM

Werner and Sue Krause Behavioral Health Program Challenge Gift

Werner is challenging the community to match his $1 million dollar gift over the next five years. In order for this $1 million dollar gift from Werner Krause to reach the campaign fund, an additional $1 million dollars must be raised before the end of 2028.
Published 11/4/2023 7:00:00 AM

Door County Medical Center is Honored for Digital Excellence as a 2023 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), has released their coveted Digital Health Most Wired Survey results for the 2023 data collection period. Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is proud to announce our Level 7 achievement for the Acute and Ambulatory survey selection.
Published 10/9/2023 9:29:50 AM

Bullying and Mental Health

Starting the school year is exciting for many kids, but for some kids, the start of the school year can also trigger anxiety and fear. If they've dealt with bullying in the past, going back to school can mean going back to face humiliation again.
Published 10/2/2023 2:53:48 PM

The Ministry Fund Online Auction - October 4-5, 2023

The Door County Medical Center (DCMC) Ministry Fund was established in 1999 when DCMC merged with the Ministry Healthcare System. The Ministry Fund assists individuals and families by providing shelter, utilities, food, clothing, medications, medical care, transportation, and many other essential items and services.
Published 9/19/2023 7:47:08 PM

Door County Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Shannon Gallagher to General Surgery

Dr. Gallagher comes to DCMC with an extensive resume and the entire organization is looking forward to better serving our patient population with his knowledge and expertise which includes robotic surgery. Most recently, Dr. Gallagher served as a general surgery resident in the Department of Surgery at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine where he also taught.
Published 9/6/2023 10:53:42 AM

State-of-the-Art Surgical Suites at Door County Medical Center

DCMC's surgical suites recently underwent a procedure of their own! Over the past couple of months, the surgical suites have been upgraded with new, state-of-the-art equipment and additional integration.
Published 9/6/2023 8:56:06 AM

Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring to light some of the dark issues facing our society. Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. Calling or texting 988—the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—will connect anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health concern, substance use issue, or any other emotional distress to a trained crisis counselor.
Published 9/5/2023 9:43:11 AM
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