Urologist, Alex Horchak, MD, Brings 30 Years of Experience to Southwest Health
Southwest Health is pleased to welcome Alex Horchak, MD, to its growing team ofspecialty care providers. Dr. Horchak provides comprehensive urology care at Southwest Health,expanding access to high-quality specialty services for patients throughout the region. Alex M. Horchak, MD is a board-certified urologist with more than 30 years of experience deliveringcomprehensive urologic care. He has […]
Ekaterina Fedorova, MD, Joins Southwest Health as a General Surgeon
Southwest Health is pleased to announce that Ekaterina Fedorova, MD, a highly trained general surgeon with specialized expertise in abdominal transplant surgery, breast and vein surgery, has joined its team of medical professionals. Dr. Fedorova is now accepting new patients at Southwest Health’s Platteville location, bringing advanced surgical care to the southwest Wisconsin community. Dr. […]
Healthy Aging: Supporting Your Body and Mind at Every Stage of Life
Southwest Health invites community members to attend a free educational presentation focused on healthy aging, cognitive wellness, and lifelong fitness on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the EMS Conference Room at Southwest Health. “Healthy Aging: Supporting Your Body and Mind at Every Stage of Life,” the program will feature expert insights from […]
Orthopedic Surgeon, Matti Asuma, MD, FAAOS, Joins Southwest Health
Southwest Health proudly announces that Matti Asuma, MD, FAAOS, Orthopedic Surgeon, has joined the Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health in Platteville. Dr. Asuma is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS). He provides expert care in hip & knee replacement, helping patients regain mobility and return to the […]
Southwest Health’s New Childcare Center Breaks Ground
Southwest Health hosted a groundbreaking for its childcare center on October 1, 2025, with construction set to begin October 13, just north of the EMS building on Performance Drive in Platteville, Wisconsin. Once complete in 2026, the center will accommodate up to 140 children, offering high-quality care for both Southwest Health employees and members of […]
Southwest Health EMS Celebrates 10 Years of Service with Open House
Southwest Health is proud to announce the 10-year anniversary of Southwest Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS). To celebrate this milestone, Southwest Health will host a 10-Year Anniversary Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Southwest Health EMS facility.
The Art of Recovery: How Southwest Health Helped a Local Artist Create Again
She thought she would never draw
again. After a bad outcome at a previous healthcare organization, local artist Jane Wilcoxson was left with just 25% function of her dominant hand.
Garding Against Cancer Event Coming to Platteville September 17 to Benefit Southwest Health and other local organizations
Garding Against Cancer, a statewide initiative founded by University of Wisconsin Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Gard and his wife, Michelle, will host a fundraising event in Platteville on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Williams Fieldhouse, Bo Ryan Court on the University of Wisconsin–Platteville campus. All proceeds from the event will remain in […]
Blood pressure monitoring kits available at local libraries
Southwest Health is making it easier than ever to take charge of your heart health. Through a new community health initiative, Blood Pressure Monitoring Kits are now available for checkout at local libraries in Platteville, Belmont, Cuba City, Dickeyville, Gratiot, Hazel Green, Lancaster, Potosi, and Shullsburg. Each kit includes:– Digital blood pressure monitor and cuff– […]
What You Should Know About Powassan Virus
Powassan virus is a tick-borne illness that, while still quite rare, can be very serious. This virus is carried by the same blacklegged ticks—often called deer ticks—that also spread Lyme disease.
