The Right Therapy for You
If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, you’ve probably done some online searching to answer a few of your questions before taking the next step to make an appointment with a therapist. It can be overwhelming when you’re already not feeling your best. Here’s what you can expect in therapy, you’ll work one-on-one with a […]
Building Back Vaccine Confidence
There has been a lot of talk about vaccines, specifically, the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. While it’s recommended for everyone over the age of five who can get the vaccine to do so, don’t lose focus on other vaccines that are essential to protect yourself and others around you. The disruption that the pandemic has […]
More than an Accessory
Nicole Klein, OD, FAAO, Optometrist at Eye Center at Southwest Health Sunglasses are more than just an accessory to throw on during the upcoming bright sunny days. Research has shown that excessive ultraviolet (UV) exposure from the sun can accelerate conditions that affect your eyes, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and even dry eye or […]
Getting the Most of the Season
Ann Morley, OTR/L, CLT Rehabilitation Services, Southwest Health Summer is a much-anticipated time of year, especially in Wisconsin, where there’s so much to enjoy. We wait all year to get outside to enjoy the warm weather and all of the fun activities that come along with it. Whether you are hiking the Big M, boating […]
Conditions that Affect Your Eyes
Did you know that your eyes can show signs of various health conditions, which can be extremely beneficial in successfully treating systemic diseases? While it may sound odd, you need to listen to your eyes. Adults over the age of sixty are more prone to diseases that affect their vision, making it all the more […]
Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Whether you’ve just learned you have diabetes or have had the condition for years, there’s always more to learn to help you better manage your diagnosis. In doing so, you’ll reduce your chance of developing the serious complications that accompany diabetes, including heart disease, dental disease, eye disorders, kidney disease, nerve damage, and lower leg […]
Life Beyond Managing Pain
Does shoveling snow this winter have your back screaming? Are you already dreading a painful gardening and farming season this spring? Life doesn’t have to be a series of cold compresses, heating pads, and medications. Why wait any longer – there is a pain solution closer to home than you may think. Southwest Health has […]
Frequently Un-Asked Questions
by The Pharmacy, Southwest Health Pharmacists answer a lot of questions during their workday. The role of a pharmacist is inherently available to the community to help provide clarity to consumers about anything related to their medications or care. While common questions like “when should I take this” or “what are the side effects of […]
Beyond Well-child Visits
by Kyle Quillin, DO, ENT, Southwest Health The importance of a well-child visit cannot be downplayed. They are often a parent’s first defense when protecting children against diseases like measles and whooping cough. This annual, or sometimes more frequent, visit can help create a baseline of care, track developmental milestones, and establish a relationship with […]
Establishing Your Primary Care Provider
by Laura Reilly, Director of Clinic Nursing and Quality, Southwest Health You should think of a primary care provider as the quarterback on your care team, and you’re the head coach. The quarterback calls the plays, coordinates with other key players, and holds most of the responsibility. You get to make the big decision of […]
