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January 10, 2023

Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Month

Written By: Julie Andrzejczak, CNM – Certified Nurse Midwife A new year is upon us and once again, we find ourselves reflecting on the previous year, and anticipating what is to come in 2023. Each year brings different hopes and challenges for each person. Many people view the new year...

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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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December 5, 2022

Mental Health Awareness: Together for Mental Health

Written By: Eyuel Terefe, MD – Outpatient Psychiatrist at WWH May marks National Mental Health Awareness month. Taking charge of your mental health begins with awareness, adjustment, and making positive lifestyle changes with increased attendance to self-care and wellness. These include, daily exercise, eating healthy, getting adequate and consistent quality of sleep,...

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June 14, 2022

Scoliosis Awareness

Witten by: Dr. Trevor Wahlquist June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month and a great opportunity to review the signs and symptoms that may be present and allow for an early diagnosis. Setting aside this month allows for better patient advocacy, positive awareness, and education for patients, their families, and physicians...

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March 17, 2017

WW Health is seeking two new board members

The Board of Directors of Western Wisconsin Health is currently seeking two new board members. Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) is an independent, not-for-profit health organization serving the communities of Western Wisconsin. Services include comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency care, physical therapy and behavioral health services. In addition, we offer ever-expanding health...