By Jaime Collins, Director of Marketing and Communications | We have it good here in southwest Wisconsin. Most of us continue to be spared the worst havoc COVID-19 can inflict on our lives. Area hospitals did not see the overwhelming number of cases we all prepared for. Staying at home and cancelling non-essential healthcare visits [read more]
Southwest Health is proud to announce Jeffrey Kueter, MD, has joined the team at the Platteville Clinic at Southwest Health. Born and raised in Platteville, Dr. Kueter served more than 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, providing the full scope of exceptional military family medicine in 42 countries around the globe, including inpatient, outpatient, [read more]
by Infection Preventionist/Risk Manager Angela Pagenkopf, RN One hundred years ago the 1918 influenza pandemic devastated entire communities and took an estimated 675,000 American lives. It was the most severe pandemic in recent history, sweeping the globe quickly and killing more than 50 million people across the world. To this day, influenza poses one of [read more]
Southwest Health proudly announces the addition of Family Medicine Specialist Christopher Lee Wells, DO, to their growing team of primary care practitioners. With experience in general medical practice as well as obstetrical care for expectant mothers, appointments are now available for Dr. Wells who begins seeing patients February 19 at The Platteville Clinic at Southwest [read more]
By Mark Hirsch, on his recent “That Tree” presentation as part of Southwest Health’s My Healthy Life seminar series. The path of life is filled with many roads. The challenge is knowing which ones to take. In my life, I have always been comfortable following the roads I found most intriguing or inspiring. Some roads [read more]
Even for the healthiest adults, a physical exam is recommended yearly. Annual physical exams are viewed as a safeguard against potential risks for health problems, which is why they are commonly referred to as preventative healthcare. The primary purpose of these exams is to verify that the body is functioning as it should be and [read more]
It’s that time of the year again – the youngsters are back in school and we spend less time outside (confining germs to easily transferable indoor spaces), which means by mid-November flu season is in full swing! So should you get vaccinated? Healthcare professionals and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) both say [read more]
Too often, we don’t receive the health care we wish for near the end of life or in medical emergencies. We don’t because we haven’t clarified what our wishes are. But starting a conversation about such situations can be difficult, whether with doctors, family members, religious and community leaders, or health care providers. It is, [read more]
The human body is complex, so is extremely important to have someone with special expertise to help you keep you healthy and well. Family practitioners are among the most important professionals available to you to help you maintain your health and wellness. Why? These are doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who are the first [read more]
by Jessica Schmid, DO at The Platteville Clinic at Southwest Health | The health and well-being of a child is always on your mind if you’re a parent. It’s only natural to want the best for your children. Finding a doctor you trust to help with the care of your child can often be a [read more]
