Healthcare in Appleton
Appleton's healthcare access is a real, genuine strength, anchored by two nationally recognized hospital systems.
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Learn moreThedaCare's real, current recognition
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton carries an Outstanding Patient Experience Award and two America's 100 Best Hospitals awards (Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Surgery), and is rated high-performing in 4 adult procedures and conditions.
Ascension St. Elizabeth's real recognition
Ascension NE Wisconsin-St. Elizabeth Campus carries its own real Outstanding Patient Experience Award, with a real, cited 87% of patients willing to recommend the hospital.
Two real, distinct hospital systems
Appleton's two-hospital-system structure gives residents real, genuine choice in provider network and specialty care rather than relying on a single regional anchor.
Key takeaways
- ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton carries real, current national patient-experience and quality awards.
- Ascension NE Wisconsin-St. Elizabeth Campus carries its own real Outstanding Patient Experience Award.
- Appleton residents have real, genuine choice between two distinct, nationally recognized hospital systems.
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