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December 5, 2022

Winter is coming! Do you have your lights ready?

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 light exposure translates to...
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Health and Wellness
December 5, 2022

Diabetes Awareness Month – Dr. Kheng Joe Lau, MD

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 course of this article, as well as...
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Health and Wellness
December 5, 2022

Going the Extra Mile – Stephanie Waterman

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 celebrate our successes and to highlight the unique challenges...
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Health and Wellness
December 5, 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness

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 mammogram. For our purposes today, let’s take a deep...
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December 5, 2022

Western Wisconsin Health Receives Behavioral Health Telehealth Grant

Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) Foundation was recently awarded a Behavioral Health Telehealth Grant funded by the Department of Human Services through the American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $99,500. This one-time grant will provide Behavioral Health Telehealth access points in non-traditional healthcare settings in Pierce, Polk, and St....
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December 5, 2022

Concussion Care

By Jennifer Hinkel, WWH, Director of Rehabilitation Services Fall is almost upon us, which means changing leaves, crisp nights around a fire, hunting season and for many, football. Whether high school, college or professional level the terms “concussion testing” and “concussion protocol” have become as much a part of the game...
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December 5, 2022

VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATIONS SAVE LIVES

Written by: Laolu Lediju, MD, MPH, Family Practice Physician at Western Wisconsin Health August is Immunization month, and this provides a great opportunity to discuss the importance of staying up to date on vaccines/immunizations. Vaccines are very important for the prevention of diseases and help control outbreaks of diseases. We...
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December 5, 2022

Urgent Care at Western Wisconsin Health

Written by: Certified Nurse Practitioner Nicole Samudio Western Wisconsin Health’s Urgent Care celebrates their second anniversary to of providing convenient and timely care to patients and community members in this region. Urgent Care was opened at Western Wisconsin Health to provide conveniently located, cost-efficient care with extended hours to the...
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