2025

Written by: WWH Surgeon Dr. Wendy Liu Have you ever experienced heartburn, regurgitation, or trouble swallowing and wondered what might be causing it? These are some classic symptoms of gastroesophageal ...

By Karrissa Hanson, NP | Western Wisconsin Health – Spring Valley Clinic Substance use disorders affect every community, including our own. Whether it’s someone you love, a neighbor, or a ...

Written By: Alicia Myers, Western Wisconsin Health Inpatient Services Manager At Western Wisconsin Health, we understand that recovering from an acute illness, surgery, or injury can be a challenging journey. ...

Written By: Jesse Moor, and Katie Marson, WWH Respiratory Therapists How many times have you heard someone say, “Sleep isn’t that important,” or “I’ll catch up on sleep over the ...

Written by:  Benjamin Addicks, MD- Otolaryngologist Ear infections are a common and frustrating experience for many parents and children. These infections can cause discomfort, hearing loss, and even impact speech ...

Written by Sarah Tyler-Peterson, Certified Nurse Midwife, Western Wisconsin Health As women, we often cringe as we hear the dreaded words “pap smear”. This appointment has been a part of ...

Written by: Kristin Guthrie PA-C, CAQ-Psy – Psychiatric Physician Assistant This time of year, brings cooler weather and for many of us, thoughts and plans for holiday get togethers. This ...

Written by: Maggie Phillipps, RN, Diabetes Educator and Endocrinology Care Coordinator November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding about diabetes, its risk factors, and ways to ...

Written By:  Peter Dahlberg, MD, PhD For providers treating breast cancer patients, the first question might not be, “What’s new in breast cancer treatment?” but rather, “How do we keep ...

Written by: Katrina Victoria, MD, Infectious Disease Sepsis. It is a medical term we often hear of or hear about. But what do we really know about it? A lot ...