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Starting as Western Wisconsin's first hospital in 1883, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse continues to put the needs of our patients first as we deliver safe, high-quality patient care to the 7 R...

Read these FAQ about volunteering in Eau Claire: How much time do volunteers usually spend volunteering each week? Volunteers usually commit to one shift per week that lasts between three and four hou...

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. People with narcolepsy often find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of ti...

Everyone within Mayo Clinic recognizes that the needs of the patient come first. We understand that one of the most important needs expressed by our patients is receiving quality healthcare close to h...

Most cases of shortness of breath are due to heart or lung conditions. Your heart and lungs are involved in transporting oxygen to your tissues and removing carbon dioxide, and problems with either of...

Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. Many causes of dementia ...

Bike helmets. Cabinet locks. Car seats. The infamous five-second rule. Safety for your family and around the house revolves mostly around common sense, but it helps when you have access to experts to ...

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., among both men and women. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than do colon, prostat...

Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S. It can occur in men and women, but it's far mo...

Of all deaths in the U.S., 26% occur due to heart disease, making it the nation's No. 1 killer. We're committed to providing current clinically proven information that addresses the key causes of hear...