Tackling Arthritic Pain

Arthritis can be a real pain in the… shoulders, hips or knees. Arthritis is wear and tear of the cartilage at the ends of your bones. As the cartilage breaks down, you tend to have increased pain with daily activities. Some individuals are genetically disposed to getting arthritis, some end up with arthritis following a traumatic event to their joints and a lot of people get arthritis over years of being physically demanding on their bodies. Arthritis is on the rise and affects over 22% of adults in the United States.

Kids & Screen Time

Ever have that nagging feeling that something is stuck in your throat? While several different things could cause that sensation, reflux may be one of those.

What is Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)

Ever have that nagging feeling that something is stuck in your throat? While several different things could cause that sensation, reflux may be one of those.

Get Your Health Back on Track

Your body has probably been sending out some strong messages that you’ve been ignoring. But do not fear! Below is a helpful guide to remind you about all those yearly screenings or visits you should be doing with your provider. If anything below applies to you, it might be time to give your friendly Southwest Health provider a call.

Healthcare Hero

Heroes for Healthcare is proud to announce the introduction of legislation to create the Military Medics & Corpsmen Program, addressing a critical workforce issue by providing a pathway for returning military medics, corpsmen, and medical technicians to apply their skills gained in active service to healthcare settings in Wisconsin.