Rural Healthcare Innovation Brings Advanced Vein Treatment Close to Home
For years, people living in rural communities often had to travel long distances to receive specialized medical care. In some cases, that meant putting off treatment altogether. Today, more advanced care is becoming available closer to home. At Southwest Health’s Vein Clinic, patients can receive specialized treatment for vein disease without leaving southwest Wisconsin. Vein […]
Warning Signs of Lyme Disease
Warmer days means spending more time outdoors, which can mean an increased risk of ticks. While a bug bite may seem innocent, if left undiscovered, it can have harmful effects. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading knowledge, supporting those affected, and encouraging prevention efforts against one of the fastest-growing vector-borne […]
The Future of Cancer Care is Compassionate Care
When you or a loved one is facing cancer, you deserve more than the latest treatments, you deserve compassionate care close to home. At Southwest Health, patients across southern Wisconsin have access to high-quality cancer care without the stress of traveling far from family, friends, and their support systems. Southwest Health’s Infusion & Cancer Care […]
Get Up, Get out, Get Moving
May is National Fitness and Sports Month, a nationwide call to prioritize movement, health habits, and living an active lifestyle. This month helps highlight how fitness, sports, and proper nutrition shape our wellbeing. In the United States, approximately 72% of Americans are not meeting the recommended physical guidelines. This is yet another reason why awareness […]
Understanding Pelvic Floor Therapy
You’re probably expecting your body to change as you age. The wrinkles feel inevitable, you might be slower moving, you could possibly even have different taste! That’s all to be expected. What’s not normal with getting older? Feeling like you can no longer hold it until you get to the bathroom. While it might feel […]
Stress and Its Impact
Stress is a universal experience that people from all walks of life encounter. Although stress is common and often unavoidable, it frequently gets dismissed and doesn’t receive the proper attention. In reality, stress not only affects your emotional health, but it can disrupt your overall health and wellbeing too. Stress occurs when the body endures […]
Spring, Summer, and Seasonal Allergies
If you suffer from environmental allergies, you know what it feels like to dread the changing seasons. Just when you feel like you have a handle on your symptoms, a new month is here, and you’re exposed to new environmental allergens. The symptoms of environmental allergies can feel similar to a cold, but the same […]
Preparing Your Family for a Tornado
With tornado season quickly approaching, now is a great time to review with your family what they should do when they see a tornado or hear a warning. Educating yourself and your family and being prepared ahead of time can help ease any worries and react correctly if the weather turns. During a tornado, people […]
Alcohol Awareness
Did you know that over 113 of Wisconsin adults report binge drinking in the last 30 days? With alcohol being so common, it’s crucial to understand that there is not a safe amount of alcohol that one can consume that does not affect health. If you choose to consume alcohol, you should do so responsibly. […]
What Your Optometrist Wants You to Know About Diabetes and the Eyes
The first discovery of eye problems in diabetes occurred in the 1850’s with the invention of technology to see into the retina (back wall of the eye). Thankfully, in 2026 optometrists have significantly more advanced technology and knowledge for keeping the eyes healthy in diabetes. The key areas of diabetic impact on the eye are […]