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Mammograms expose you to low-dose radiation. The dose is very low, though, and for most people the benefits of regular mammograms outweigh the risks posed by this amount of radiation. Having...

You can learn more about home health care, hospice service and health care on these links: Local Aging and Disability Resource Center Chippewa Valley Family Caregiving Alliance State Wi...

Volunteer There are many ways to offer support as a hospice volunteer in Chippewa Falls, including: Play cards. Address envelopes. Make a speech. Listen to cherished memories. Mak...

Learn more about hospice care by reviewing these frequently asked questions: What services does hospice provide? A full continuum of hospice care is provided to support patients in any stage of illnes...

Early detection of breast lumps is important. Conducting regular breast self-exams is a good way to get to know your breasts so that you can identify if your breasts change. If you notice n...

The main purpose of female breasts is to produce milk and nourishment for newborns. Breastfeeding can present many issues and concerns for moms, including pain, engorgement, pumping, going back to wor...

A breast lump can be described as a mass, growth, swelling, thickness or fullness. A breast lump can vary in the way it looks and feels. If you have a breast lump, you may notice: A dis...

Everyone is born with a small amount of breast tissue. During puberty, women begin developing more breast tissue and men do not. Though breast cancer is most commonly thought of a disease that affects...

Transitions, a partial hospitalization program, offers an alternative to hospitalization for adults whose psychiatric illness is impairing their ability to function successfully in their lives, while ...

If you're concerned about developing breast cancer, you might be wondering if there are steps you can take to help prevent breast cancer. Some risk factors, such as family history, can't be changed. H...