Breast Cancer Awareness

Health and Wellness

By Dr. Peter Dahlberg, MD, PhD October is breast cancer awareness month, which can take on different meanings from committing to helping a friend or family member through the treatment process, supporting local fund-raising efforts, or just remembering to schedule a...

Going the Extra Mile – Stephanie Waterman

Health and Wellness

Last Thursday, November 17, marked National Rural Health Day, an opportunity to recognize the efforts of healthcare professionals and volunteers serving in rural areas. In Wisconsin, one in four residents live in rural communities. November 17 is also a chance to...

Diabetes Awareness Month – Dr. Kheng Joe Lau, MD

Health and Wellness

Written by: Kheng Joe Lau, MD Endocrinologist November is Diabetes awareness month. Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects millions of Americans. It is important to note signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 Diabetes. I will explain both through the...

Winter is coming! Do you have your lights ready?

Health and Wellness

By: Eyuel Terefe, MD WWH psychiatrist  For it is the season, the season for giving, the season for thanks and holidays. Yet, it is also the time of winter, which robs the light of our days like the grinch! Unfortunately, this seasonal variability and reduction of...

Parkinson’s Disease

Health and Wellness, Primary Care

Parkinson’s Disease Written By: Jennifer Hinkel, DPT, Director of Rehabilitation Services April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and this year Western Wisconsin Health would like to increase awareness about the ailment and its symptoms. Parkinson’s is a neurological...

Simple Health Program

Health and Wellness, Primary Care

Written by: Kathleen Findlay, MD, MPH Family Practice & Integrative Medicine Physician Diplomate-ABFM, ABOIM, ABLM; CYT-200 Each February we celebrate Heart Month, we encourage this to be a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. Whether you...