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Integrative Health

August 5, 2019

Benefits of care at an integrative health center

Optimal health is all about balance, focusing on everything from body and mind to spirit and emotions. Focusing on one or two but not all of these areas won’t lead to optimal health; if one part is not working properly, all the other parts will be affected. This is the...

Health and Wellness

July 15, 2019

Avoid Swimmer’s Ear this Summer

Written by: Sara Atteberry, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Trying to beat the heat this summer with long days in the pool? Swimming is a great activity for your child, but can also make them prone to swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear, or acute otitis externa (AOE), is an inflammation of the external...

Community

July 12, 2019

A Healthier Tomorrow – The politics of health – part 1

A Healthier Tomorrow – The politics of health – part 1 Imagine a Healthier Tomorrow By Alison H. Page We are heading into a year of national political debate. Every presidential debate or interview will touch on the topic of health care. Why? America has a healthcare crisis. Our health...

Health and Wellness

June 27, 2019

How to prevent and treat the most common bug bites and snakebites in the Midwest

Mosquito | Bee/Wasp | Flea | Tick Snakes | Timber Rattlesnake | Massasauga Rattlesnake Summer in the Midwest means a lot of things – sunshine, warm weather, and time out on the lakes and rivers. But it’s also when bugs and occasional snakes make their way back out into the...

Health and Wellness

June 20, 2019

2019 Discounted WIAA Approved Sports Physicals

WW Health is Offering Discounted WIAA Approved Sports Physicals The Sports Medicine Team at Western Wisconsin Health (WW Health) is pleased to announce we are offering discounted ($25.00) WIAA approved sports physicals to area student athletes on Tuesday, July 16 at the main campus and Thursday, July 18 at the...

Health and Wellness

June 14, 2019

A Healthier Tomorrow – Make Summer Safe for Kids

A Healthier Tomorrow - Make Summer Safe for Kids Imagine a Healthier Tomorrow By Alison H. Page Summer means lots of kids will be playing outdoors, but it's important to keep a safety checklist in mind to keep kids safe while they're having fun. Here are some great tips to...

Community

June 10, 2019

Record-Breaking Attendance at the 2019 Open House!

Western Wisconsin Health (WW Health) hosted their Annual Community Open House Celebration on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. It was a record-breaking year, estimated at over 1,300 in attendance! At Healthy Hank’s Outdoor Celebration, The Eatery served a delicious meal that consisted of sandwiches and healthy sides. Live music was provided...

Community

June 5, 2019

Weight Wisdom Group Receives Rural Health Ambassador Award

The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) recently bestowed their 2019 Rural Health Ambassador Award to Devon Allen, MD - Internal Medicine Physician, Cheri Rott, MS, RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and Lynn Huiskamp, NBC-HWC - National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach for their work on the Weight Wisdom Group at...

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Building a Healthier Tomorrow

Benefits of care at an integrative health center

Avoid Swimmer’s Ear this Summer

A Healthier Tomorrow – The politics of health – part 1

How to prevent and treat the most common bug bites and snakebites in the Midwest

2019 Discounted WIAA Approved Sports Physicals

A Healthier Tomorrow – Make Summer Safe for Kids

Record-Breaking Attendance at the 2019 Open House!

Weight Wisdom Group Receives Rural Health Ambassador Award