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Same-day knee replacement surgery, sister's support equal perfect option Blog Posts
When Susan Mensch had her first total knee replacement in 2017, she spent three nights in the hospital. This time, she had a new option: same-day surgery.

6 helpful tips for managing urinary incontinence Blog Posts
Urinary incontinence is common among men and women. Follow these tips to lessen the burden of managing your condition and improve symptoms.

Sunburn treatment: What works? Blog Posts
You may feel the burn after spending too much time in the sun without sunscreen. There's no fast fix to soothe a sunburn, but you can follow these six tips to ease your discomfort.

Should I take vitamins and supplements after weight-loss surgery? Blog Posts
If you've had weight-loss, or bariatric, surgery, learn if you can or need to take vitamins and supplements to get all your nutrients.

What to expect before, during a colonoscopy Blog Posts
Male or female, health care professionals now recommend screenings for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45. A colonoscopy is the gold standard. Here's what to expect before and during the procedure.

Cardiac rehabilitation helps woman regain strength and confidence after heart surgery Blog Posts
Jacky Smith admits it. “I’m stubborn,” says the 57-year-old Winnebago resident. “Very stubborn.” So, when she had shortness of breath and chest pain one day at work,...

Routine appointment leads to uncommon diagnosis Blog Posts
Corinne Breidung suspected her son Brett’s well-child exam would be as uneventful as his previous exams. But then Brett’s provider in Wabasha, Sharon Riester, Family Medicine nurse practit...

Patient recalls near-death experience with COVID-19 Blog Posts
Craig Bell says he started to feel ill and was experiencing cold-like symptoms that progressively worsened. After testing positive for COVID-19, he was admitted to the ICU.

Nursemaid's elbow: Just a little tug can cause it Blog Posts
Simply helping toddlers down a step or playing by swinging them by their arms or hands can cause nursemaid's elbow. Learn more about this common childhood injury and how to prevent it.

Fostering resiliency in children Blog Posts
Resiliency is the ability to become strong, healthy or successful after something bad happens. Learn how you can provide support and help build resiliency when children face bullying, illness or divor...