by Jessica Worek, Transition of Care Coordinator It can be difficult to think about what kind of healthcare you want if you become unable to make healthcare decisions yourself. But, it is better to make your wishes known now while you are still able to. If you don’t make a plan now, if the time [read more]
By Breanna Callahan, Marketing Coordinator Not to rush the summer, but it is more than halfway done already. Unbelievable! It seems like when August gets here it is time to start thinking about children going back to school. We thought it might be handy to have a few tips on how to help make the [read more]
By Breanna Callahan, Southwest Health Marketing Coordinator I have many friends and relatives welcoming their little ones into the world. This got me thinking, what can I do if I want to help and offer support? What is helpful for new parents…and what is not helpful? First and foremost, be very considerate of the parents [read more]
By Jaime Collins, Director of Marketing and Communications I am in a long-term relationship that’s really good for me, but it hasn’t always been like that. It was a rocky road for many years. The relationship I have now is healthy for me because I not only really enjoy our time together but also know [read more]
By Dan Rohrbach, Southwest Health CEO I feel like I am not fully helping Southwest Health reach our vision of “Creating a Healthier Southwest Wisconsin.” I feel I can do more. I feel I should be using the platform and position I am in to make a difference. Over the past several years, I have [read more]
By Dan Rohrbach, Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Health I think back to my youth when I was growing up on a small dairy farm in North Dakota. Brutal winters, dry, hot, windy summers. The weather never seemed to cooperate, but we tolerated it and worked through it for the love of the family farm. I [read more]
by Elizabeth Welsh, OT/L, CLT We are constantly seeing, hearing, touching our world around us. Sometimes we find challenges in dealing with all of that sensory input. For example, you may avoid hugs, fear loud noises or be bothered by certain clothing because of the way it feels. Everyone has quirks, but when these quirks [read more]
By Thaddeus Wontor, Southwest Health Optometrist Have you ever wondered how the idea of contact lenses came to be? They can be a great option for people who wear glasses. Some people wear contacts for sports or outdoor activities, or even for specialized tasks such as SCUBA diving or motorcycle riding. Odds are, if there’s [read more]
Southwest Health announces a major community event is coming to southwest Wisconsin with the return of celebrity nutritionist Zonya Foco, RDN. In 2010 Zonya delivered a rousing presentation to a Platteville crowd numbering more than 300, and on Tuesday, June 18, she returns to inspire once again with an all new program titled, “Get Your [read more]
Now in their second year, the Sole Mates free community walking club organized by Southwest Health is bringing back the highly popular 100 Miles in 100 Days Community Walking Challenge. Both the club’s walking season and the walking challenge are set to begin Monday, May 20th with one mile and three mile walks beginning at [read more]
