Trauma It could be a rape or bullying or poverty or neglect or a hurricane or mass tragedy. Whatever the cause, a traumatic event has a devastating impact on physical, emotional and mental well-being. Communities can be traumatized as well. This May, as part of the annual Mental Health Month activities sponsored by Mental Health [...]
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Peripheral Artery Disease: Underdiagnosed and Undertreated in Women
Written by: Douglas R Conners, MD, Interventional Radiology with Radiology Associates of the Fox Valley, which provides radiology services at Agnesian HealthCare Have you heard of peripheral artery disease (PAD)? Despite affecting over 12 million Americans, many people have not. What is PAD? What causes PAD? PAD results from the same narrowing of the arteries that cause most [...]
Monthly Summit Challenge
Hi, my name is Janelle Baldwin. I currently run the on-site fitness center for Agnesian HealthCare, called the Zone. I am also a member of the Associate Wellness Committee. We offer a variety of activities for our associates to help them pursue their health and wellness goals, and we’d like to offer you a chance [...]
Timely Reminders: Healthy Relationships
Seven Tips for a Healthy Relationship John Gottman is a highly renowned marriage researcher who has identified behaviors that long-term happy couples have in common. Some of the tips that he shares in his book, “The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work,” are listed below. Seek Help Early Many couples wait six years before [...]
What you need to know about detox diets
As a registered dietitian, I have been trained to look skeptically at the latest dieting trends. This includes the latest trend toward Detox diets or regimens. To my skeptical eye, the word “detox” is almost akin to a four-letter word striking an immediate cease and desist response; however, I made an attempt to set aside [...]
Is red wine really heart healthy?
By: Richard Santa-Cruz, MD, Cardiologist with the Dale Michels Center for Heart Care Red wine has long been thought of as the heart healthy alcohol choice. But is that just a myth? The good news it no, it is not a myth. In moderation, red wine is healthy! Many people think that the antioxidants in the grapes [...]
Part II: You’re BUSTED! Breast cancer myths exposed, or are they really myths?
Written by: Stacy Hammack, Senior Mammography Technologist, RT (R)(M) at Ripon Medical Center I have been on birth control pills forever! This will for sure increase my risk of breast cancer. Fact: Some studies from the 90s have shown that birth control use slightly increases your risk of breast cancer. Evidence is not strong enough for [...]
Part II: How to correct posture from use of Electronic devices
Renee Lehman is a licensed acupuncturist, physical therapist, and Reiki Master with over 20 years of health care experience in Gettysburg, PA. The following article contains information from an article she wrote about “Oh, my aching neck.” I recently wrote an article and did a YouTube video on computer neck, which covers these same topics and [...]
Simple, everyday exercises to build a strong heart
By: Richard Santa-Cruz, MD, Cardiologist with the Dale Michels Center for Heart Care To have a strong and healthy heart, it is very important to stay active and exercise! Anything that gets your heart rate jumping will improve heart strength, including jumping up and down when the Packers score a touchdown in a tie game with only [...]
Part I: You’re BUSTED! Breast cancer myths exposed, or are they really myths?
Written by: Stacy Hammack, Senior Mammography Technologist, RT (R)(M) at Ripon Medical Center Am I going to get breast cancer if I wear deodorant or shave my underarms? Fact: There have been several studies done looking at the link between breast cancer and deodorants/antiperspirants and shaving your underarms. The American Cancer Society really pooh-poohs this rumor! [...]
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Agnesian HealthCare News
- Healthy Fond du Lac 2020 reports successful developments May 16, 2013
- Marian University student gains valuable knowledge interning in hometown May 15, 2013
- Teams forming for June 18 Foundation for Ripon Medical Center golf outing May 13, 2013
- Agnesian Work & Wellness, Waupun School District collaborate on sports physicals May 13, 2013
- RTS Bereavement Services schedules May memorial and burial service May 10, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare collaborates to offer sun-healthy play May 9, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare plans remembrance celebrations May 9, 2013
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