Medication Management Providers with Availability
In response to the growing mental health crisis and limited access to care, Southwest Health’s Behavioral Services is proud to announce expanded availability for mental health medication management services. Several experienced providers are now accepting new patients, offering compassionate, individualized care for people of all ages. At Southwest Health Behavioral Services, the team is committed […]
Southwest Health Hosts Nurses Week 5K
Southwest Health is hosting a 5K run/walk on May 4 to kick of Nurses Week and celebrate the dedication nurses have for keeping the people of southwest Wisconsin safe and healthy. Southwest Health goes the extra mile for their nurses, and you can too! Join Southwest Health at their family (and dog) friendly run/walk on […]
Southwest Health Receives $1 Million Childcare Gift from Kaiser Family
Southwest Health is honored to announce a generous $1 million donation through the Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation to support the construction of a new childcare facility. This generous contribution brings Southwest Health one step closer to making high-quality childcare accessible to the southwest Wisconsin area. “The most valuable need in southwest Wisconsin is childcare as […]
Southwest Health Opens Say It Loud Art Contest
One in four adults have experienced mental illness, and one in 10 children lives with a mental or emotional disorder. Despite growing rates of mental illness, there’s still a stigma around mental health, resulting in people facing discrimination, feeling shame, and believing they must suffer in silence. Southwest Health has provided mental health services since […]
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 […]
