The community nominated and voted for the Best of Racine County in 2024, and we listened. These are the winners and favorites the community selected for the Best of Health & Wellness group.
Best Assisted Living
Winner: St. Monica’s Senior Living
Favorites:
Parkview Gardens Assisted Living Apartments
Killarney KourtÂ
Best Cardiologist
Winner:Â Dr. Desiree Dizadji - Ascension All Saints Hospital
Favorites:
Dr. Prakash Shah, MD - Aurora Racine Surgery Center
Dr.Anthony Locurto AuroraÂ
Best Chiropractic Clinic
Winner:Â Daniels Chiropractic
Favorites:
Mt Pleasant Chiropractic & Rehab
Katy Tomczak ChiropracticÂ
Best Dentist
Winner:Â Dr. Ashley Berghuis - Racine Dental Group
Favorites:
Dr. Sam Miller - Racine Dental Group
Dr. David Kemper - Racine Dental GroupÂ
Best Dermatologist
Winner:Â Dana Griffin M.D. - Aurora Dermatology
Favorites:
Kirsten J. Antonneau, PA-C - Forefront Dermatology
James V. Lynott, MD, FAAD - Forefront DermatologyÂ
Best Eye Care Clinic
Winner:Â Vision Clinic Dr. Savin & Associates
Favorites:
Wisconsin Vision
Eye Centers of Racine and Kenosha
Best Fitness Center
Winner:Â Burn Boot Camp
Favorites:
YMCA
Planet FitnessÂ
Best General Practitioner
Winner:Â Paul Durbin, MD - Ascension All Saints Hospital
Favorites:
Jennifer Y. Lo, MD - Aurora Family Medicine
Kimberly A. Woyach, DNP - Aurora Family Medicine
Amy P. Kelly, DO - Aurora Family MedicineÂ
Best Hearing Center (Practice Name)
Winner:Â S.E. Wisconsin Hearing Center
Favorites:
Beltone Hearing Care Center
Vita Hearing CareÂ
Best Hospital
Winner:Â Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant
Favorites:
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Midwest Orthopedic Specialty HospitalÂ
Best In-Home Health Services
Winner:Â Aurora Health at Home
Favorites:
Senior Helpers Racine
St. Croix HospiceÂ
Best Medical Spa
Winner:Â Aesthetics Ink Med Spa
Favorites:
Bellas Medispa
Forever YouÂ
Best Memory / Alzheimer's Care
Winner: St. Monica’s Senior Living
Favorites:
Parkview Gardens
Waterford Senior LivingÂ
Best Mental Health Practice
Winner:Â Bea the Change
Favorites:
Aurora Behaviorial Health
Lakeside Family Behavioral ServicesÂ
Best Mental Health Professional
Winner:Â Sarah Jaeck, LCSW, SAC - WellQor
Favorites:
Renee Morin DNP, PMHNP - Professional Services Group
Mari Hoaglund, MS, LPC - Bea the ChangeÂ
Best Nursing Home / Rehab Facility
Winner:Â Ridgewood Care Center
Favorites:
Oakridge Care Center
Villa at Lincoln ParkÂ
Best OB/GYN
Winner:Â Tasha R. Johnson, MD - Ascension All Saints Hospital
Favorites:
Anya Hartley, MD - Ascension All Saints Hospital
Andrew Alexander, MD - Ascention All Saints Hospital
Ashley Mcsorley, DO - Aurora Obstetrics & GynecologyÂ
Best Orthodontist
Winner:Â Dr. Mike Lenz - Lenz Orthodontics
Favorites:
Dr. Isaac Empson - Racine Dental Group
Dr. Gary W. Chu - Chu OrthodonticsÂ
Best Pediatrician
Winner:Â Dr. Rebecca Lescher - Aurora Pediatrics
Favorites:
Michael B. Schimming, MD - Asension All Saints Green Bay Road
Pradeep G. Kumar, MD - Aurora PediatricsÂ
Best Pharmacy
Winner:Â Good Value Pharmacy
Favorites:
Walgreens
Aurora Pharmacy, Mount PleasantÂ
Best Physical Therapist
Winner:Â Eric Johnson, MPT - Motion Physical Therapy
Favorites:
Kelly Bardosy - Arise Physical Therapy at St. Monica's Senior Living