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Dexterity — the ability to perform tasks with your hands — is important for quality of life and independence. Whether you’re working at a desk, renovating homes or enjoying athletic ...

Learn about same-day joint replacement surgery:  Hip and knee arthroplasty: What you need to know Are you a candidate for same-day joint replacement?  Before your surgery Af...

Learn more about hospice care in Sparta with this Q&A: How does someone start receiving hospice care? Patients of any age with a terminal illness are eligible to receive hospice services. The pati...

Get more information about hospice care in Sparta and from other resources: Aging & Disability Resource Center of La Crosse County Aging & Disability Resource Center of Trempealeau C...

Robotic arm-assisted orthopedic surgery is used for partial and total knee replacements, and total hip replacements. A surgeon cuts away damaged bone and cartilage, and replaces it with artificial co...

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...

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,&nb...

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...

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...

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...