Articles by "Ben Hoekstra"

Ben Hoekstra
Ben Hoekstra

Ben Hoekstra is a public affairs coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. He previously worked in marketing and PR for various Milwaukee nonprofits and received his master’s degree in Corporate Communications from Marquette University. He enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and all things Milwaukee.

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Nearly half a century of health care and teaching 
Nearly half a century of health care and teaching
This nurse practitioner sees both as part of her calling.
“I’ve never been more proud to be in this profession” 
“I’ve never been more proud to be in this profession”
She’s always felt the pull to health care.
Should you wear two masks? 
Should you wear two masks?
Expert weighs in on if a second mask provides extra protection.
A legacy of healing 
A legacy of healing
During Black History Month, a physician reflects on those who paved the way.
You were good enough in 2020, doctor says  Featured
You were good enough in 2020, doctor says
How to have a better 2021.
‘When we were asked to do this, it wasn’t even a question in my mind’ 
‘When we were asked to do this, it wasn’t even a question in my mind’
A nurse explains her pride in the job.
‘It’s been the toughest nursing year I’ve had’ 
‘It’s been the toughest nursing year I’ve had’
Still, she sees some bright spots.