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Heart rhythm problems, or heart arrhythmias, occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don't work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. A com...

In addition to surgical procedures involving the heart, veins, and arteries, our surgical team is also skilled in performing thoracic surgery. Thoracic surgery involves the treatment of lungs, esophag...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged and weakened area in the lower part of the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the body (aorta). The aorta runs from the heart through the center of t...

In heart valve disease, also known as valvular heart disease, one or more of the valves in your heart doesn't work properly. Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct directio...

As you continue to lose weight, it's important to develop and maintain healthy eating habits. The stomach pouch created by your surgery is a tool you'll need to become accustomed to so you can meet yo...

Before you decide if you want to have bariatric surgery in Eau Claire, read these FAQ: How does bariatric surgery help me lose weight? In the digestive process, juices in the stomach break down food. ...

Get the highest level of trauma care available in northwest Wisconsin in the only Level II verified adult trauma center in the region. Our ongoing verification is from the American College of Surgeons...

During a stroke, time lost is brain lost. It is critical that you seek immediate emergency care at the first signs of stroke: Face drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulty Time to call 911 We are cert...

The Observation Unit is located within the Emergency Department. There are six beds accessible 24/7/365. The unit allows Emergency Department providers to closely monitor patients for up to 24 hours w...

The scene of the accident looks horrific. A smashed car. Beer bottles. Bodies covered with blood. An ambulance. The coroner. A hearse. Fortunately, this accident is only a simulation a visual lesson ...