JoAnn Geissbuhler, Director of Radiology at Southwest Health If you’ve ever thought about working in healthcare, there are numerous options to choose from that you may never have considered. Radiology may be the profession that is right for you. If you’ve ever seen an x-ray of a broken bone Radiologist Technologist took those images. These [read more]
Your body is constantly using and losing water. Even though the average human is about 60% water, you need to intake more than you use. If not, you’ll become dehydrated. This may cause blood clots, seizures, and other potentially fatal health issues. Dehydration can be mild or severe, and even a mild case can cause [read more]
For most employers, open enrollment typically runs between November 1st to December 15th every year. This is when business owners and employers will compile and distribute information to employees that include a review of each available policy. Employees then have the opportunity to make selections for healthcare coverage for themselves and their family members. This [read more]
November is National Gratitude Month, so it’s time to slow down and appreciate the world around you. Research has shown that people who practice gratitude daily are happier and healthier. If you’ve never intentionally practiced gratitude, you might not know where to start. So, let’s start with the basics. Showing gratitude is a simple way [read more]
It’s that time of year again. We will soon be moving our clocks back an hour. The end of daylight savings and falling backward can sometimes be a disrupter in people’s routines, not just for sleep. Changing between standard time and daylight savings doesn’t have to throw you off your routine. On Sunday, November 6th, [read more]
Gifts that Make an Impact The increase in gas, food, and other essential items has altered many aspects of everyday life, making people lower their retirement contributions, tighten their budgets, and cut back on unnecessary purchases. People are already budgeting to spread their current resources thin enough to provide for themselves and their families and [read more]
Celebrated annually on Wednesday, October 12th, National Savings Day reminds people of the importance of savings, as it can be an essential function to live a healthy life. The increase in gas, food, and other essential items has altered many aspects of everyday life, making people question if they really need to take that vacation, [read more]
The weather is getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and that only means one thing. Winter and flu season are right around the corner. To be prepared for the impending sickness that is bound to take over your household, there are a few different activities you can complete to be better prepared and stay [read more]
Eye Center, Southwest Health If you have Type 2 Diabetes, like 10% of US adults, you may have an understanding of the importance of eye care. If left untreated or undetected, diabetes can cause severe vision problems and possibly even blindness. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 20 to 74, and [read more]
Melissa Ebbinghouse, Lead Mammography Tech With Breast Cancer Awareness Month, now is the time to schedule your mammogram. Breast cancer screening in southwest Wisconsin took a giant leap forward with the addition of revolutionary 3D digital mammography technology at Southwest Health. The 3D breast imaging system produces three-dimensional views of breast tissue. It helps doctors [read more]
