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 […]
Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the causes of cervical cancer and how screening and vaccination can help prevent this disease.
Avoid Tanning Beds – Even in Winter
People may think that tanning beds are a safe alternative to sun exposure during the winter months, but the harmful UV radiation is still present, and significantly increases risk of developing skin cancer, especially melanoma.
How Can I Identify Skin Cancer?
The risk for skin cancer increases as you age, caused by a variety of factors including sun exposure and genetics. The good news is that if you catch skin cancer early, most types are very treatable.
Vaccines for Seniors
Ensuring the well-being of our senior citizens is essential for promoting long and healthy lives. There are three different types of vaccines seniors should consider receiving to protect against respiratory illnesses.
The Lifesaving Impact of Blood Donation
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood donation. Whether it’s for surgery, cancer treatment, childbirth, serious injuries, or an illness, blood donation helps sustain people around the country.
Preparing for Winter
The cold weather makes everyday life a little more challenging, from slippery sidewalks to unexpected power outages. By taking some proactive measures in advance, you can ensure that you are prepared for whatever the winter weather may bring.
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Many people are affected by the change in sunlight, colder weather and general season changes. If you feel like you experience these effects more than others around you, you may be struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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 […]
