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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Are you at risk for heart disease?
There are many factors that put one at risk for heart disease, which can be broken into two categories: non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors. Non-modifiable risk factors include: age, gender, family history and diabetes. Women over the age of 55 and men over the age of 45 are at an increased risk for heart disease. [...]
Agnesian HealthCare emergency departments stress night safety importance
The great outdoors offer many opportunities to enjoy being outside, whether taking a walk, going horseback riding against a bright moon, or bicycling in your favorite area. These are all fun, healthy activities to enjoy, but emergency department teams from all three Agnesian HealthCare hospitals – Ripon Medical Center, St. Agnes Hospital and Waupun Memorial [...]
Audio Blog: Jackie Halverson discusses RMC Lights of Love Campaign
Ripon Medical Center (RMC) Volunteers have the festivities in motion for its 25th annual “Lights of Love” program, a living memorial or tribute to friends, relatives or dedicated citizens of the community. A special lighting ceremony, which is open to the public, is scheduled at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12 in the hospital’s Green [...]
Audio Blog: Breast Cancer Awareness Part 2
October is breast cancer awareness month, which you have probably noticed by all the pink that you see around you. Stacy Hammack, a mammogram technologist at Ripon Medical Center, along with Bill Daly, Director of the Agnesian Cancer Center, discuss the importance of prevention and early detection. To schedule an appointment for a mammogram, [...]
Ripon providers help benefit Ripon Area School District
Primary care providers from the Ripon Medical Center Primary Care Services and the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic in Ripon helped to raise more than $443 to donate to the Ripon Area School District for a healthy youth related project. Free shredded pork sandwiches were given before the October 12 Ripon High School home football [...]
Childhood obesity impacts families
Childhood obesity is a major concern impacting many families today. Most children today are not engaging in the recommended one hour of physical activity each day, and the majority of food companies target children with poor quality food filled with added sugar, unhealthy fats, and chemicals. In addition to lack of exercise and an excess [...]
Where can I pay my bill at Ripon Medical Center?
We have been receiving questions about where patients and/or associates can stop at Ripon Medical Center to pay their bills. I am happy to say that Admitting can take a payment. Our Admitting associates can take credit card (Discover, MasterCard, Visa and American Express) and checks. Cash needs to be the correct amount. It is [...]
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Agnesian HealthCare News
- Agnesian HealthCare awarded advanced certification for primary stroke centers May 21, 2013
- Agnesian Center for Bone & Joint Health sets SPEED program dates May 21, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare Volunteers schedule candy, nut sale May 21, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s Charity Open gears up for 25th year, announces chairpersons May 20, 2013
- 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
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