Southwest Health Hosts Grand Rounds
Southwest Health is honored to share a recent education opportunity. On Thursday, March 13, the entire Southwest Health medical team participated in collaboration with David Farley, MD, an esteemed retired surgical doctor who spent his career treating patients at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, in a formal Grand Rounds Session. This event is a […]
Southwest Health Introduces New Colorectal Surgery Service
Southwest Health is proud to announce a new Colorectal Surgery service, offering advanced, comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of colorectal conditions. This new service is a significant expansion of Southwest Health’s commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the community and surrounding areas. The program is led by a highly skilled colorectal […]
Pediatrician, Dr. Ankumah-Saikoom, Joins Southwest Health
Southwest Health proudly announces pediatrician, Dr. Jason Ankumah-Saikoom (Dr. Jason) has joined the Family Medicine team. As a dedicated pediatrician, Dr. Jason will be caring for pediatric patients at both Southwest Health’s Platteville and Darlington Clinic. Pediatricians specialize in the health and development of children, providing expert care tailored to their unique needs, from routine […]
Community Health Needs Assessment is Complete
Southwest Health concluded and published the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The assessment is completed every three years in compliance with IRS 501(r) guidelines to understand the broad healthcare needs of our communities. The CHNA was conducted regionally in partnership with other area healthcare organizations, including: Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics, Grant […]
Interventional Pain Specialist to See Patients in Kieler Clinic
Southwest Health’s Interventional Pain Specialist, Martha Levy, DNP, ARNP, is now seeing patients in the Kieler Clinic in addition to the Platteville Clinic. Her practice has expanded to allow seeing more patients closer to home as they seek relief from their chronic pain. Interventional pain management is a specific kind of pain management treatment. Rather than […]
Southwest Health Receives 2024 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® for Fifth Consecutive Year
Southwest Health announced they have been named a Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the country’s top hospitals and health systems, according to performance in patient, physician, and employee experience. With […]
Southwest Health Congratulates Dr. Stader and Welcomes New Providers
Southwest Health congratulates Dr. Robert (Bob) Stader of Family Medical Center in Lancaster, WI on his recently announced retirement. Dr. Stader has provided exceptional care to patients in the surrounding southwest Wisconsin. Effective, November 1, 2024, Dr. Stader will retire, and Family Medical Center will close. Family Medical Center patients will need to establish with […]
Southwest Health Joins Nationwide Observance of National Rural Health Day
Southwest Health is proud to join healthcare organizations across the United States in celebration of National Rural Health Day on November 21, 2024. The national organization of state offices of rural health and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize and celebrate the “Power of Rural” and […]
Southwest Health Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Color Run
Southwest Health is excited to announce a Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Color Run, on Saturday, October 5 at 9:00 AM.
Scholarship Programs Alleviates Barriers to Education
A robust healthcare pipeline starts with students empowered and supported to pursue their goals. Southwest Health works diligently to assist students in achieving their education. The Southwest Health Foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to qualified students pursuing an education in a health-related field. Southwest Health scholarships are funded by generous donations […]
