Cardiology
Every 39 seconds, an American experiences a heart attack. During American Heart Month, dedicate time to prioritize your cardiovascular well-being. Make conscious changes to your diet and exercise habits to decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other related complications. Prevention is the Best Medicine Heart disease remains the
Vlog
Did you know that January is Cervical Health Awareness Month? Cervical cancer is preventable, yet it is still killing thousands of women every year. On this episode of DocTalk Dr. Jim Heise sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Gaida, FACOG at Door County Medical Center, for a discussion on the importance
Algoma
Therapy and rehabilitation are crucial in restoring health and functionality for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, or managing ongoing health concerns. At Algoma Rehab within Door County Medical Center (DCMC), our dedicated specialists offer a spectrum of services crafted to meet diverse patient needs. With services available locally, patients don&
Vlog
Join our vlog series with DCMC’s Chief Medical Officer where hot topics in healthcare and at DCMC are discussed. Have a question about things going on in healthcare or in our community that you'd like us to discuss? Community members are encouraged to make topic suggestions through
Vaccine
Cervical cancer is preventable, yet it is still killing thousands of women every year. In 2023, approximately 13,960 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed and over 4,310 women died from cervical cancer in the United States alone. Cervical cancer differs greatly from many other types of
Patient Financial Services
Need help enrolling on healthcare.gov? Free workshops with DCMC's Certified Application Counselors. Accessing quality healthcare is a basic right, yet for many individuals, navigating insurance options can be daunting. To ease this process, Door County Medical Center (DCMC) offers open enrollment workshops, providing personalized guidance to individuals
Addiction Medicine
On Thursday, November 16, Door County Medical Center (DCMC) joined hospitals throughout the country to celebrate National Rural Health Day. Since 2010, the third Thursday of November has been dedicated to promoting the unique health care challenges in rural communities. This year, we are highlighting DCMC's collaboration with
Patient Financial Services
The No Surprise Act (NSA) is a federal law that protects consumers from unexpected, surprise, medical bills. There are multiple facets which affect each consumer differently: * Price Transparency requires all hospitals to provide a list of prices and services they offer to patients with medical codes or Current Procedural Terminology
General Surgery
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 and some studies have suggested more than 15 million Americans experience heartburn symptoms each day." While it
Dermatology
We are thrilled to announce an exciting relationship between the Door County Medical Center (DCMC) and the esteemed Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology! This collaboration brings together the expertise of Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tina Sauerhammer and her highly skilled team of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Megan MacCarthy
Vlog
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
Behavioral Health
Are you ready to meet the challenge? Mental health is health and this community is suffering. Now is the time to take action.