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 [...]
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Part I: Electronic devices, are they changing our posture?
Renee Lehman is a licensed acupuncturist, physical therapist and Reiki Master with more than 20 years of healthcare 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 [...]
Colonoscopies are life savers
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In 2012, there were approximately 103,000 people diagnosed with colon cancer and approximately 51,000 people died from colon cancer in the United States. The good news is people are living longer, and there are more colon cancer survivors than ever before, mostly due to early screenings like colonoscopies. The [...]
What is the difference between chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
Author: Dr. Joel Lundberg Cancer has impacted nearly everyone in one way or another. Yet, despite cancer being the second leading cause of death in America, many people do not understand the difference between chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are two of the most effective treatment approaches for cancer. Until you have [...]
Audio Blog: Andi Weigand discusses what it means to be a nurse practitioner
Listen to Andi Weigand, APNP, a family nurse practitioner at the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic in Ripon, as she shares with the community what it means to be a nurse practitioner. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Andi, call (920) 745-3180. Related articles Ripon providers help benefit Ripon Area School [...]
Audio Blog: Andi Weigand discusses menopause
Listen to Andi Weigand, APNP, a family nurse practitioner at the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic in Ripon, as she shares with us the latest information on menopause. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Andi, call (920) 745-3180.
Supersized Waistlines of Americans… and 10 tips to shrink yours
Are you like the 60 percent of Americans that eat a fast food lunch at least once a week, or the 25 percent who eat out five or more times because of a hectic life? Although a meal eaten of the run fits easily into a busy schedule, it is not an invitation to eat [...]
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: Amanda Dickerson discusses HPV vaccines
Listen to Amanda Dickerson, APNP, a family nurse practitioner at the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic in Markesan, as she shares with us the latest on HPV vaccines. Amanda Dickerson on HPV vaccines by InGoodHealthFDL If you would like to schedule an appointment with Amanda, please call the clinic at (920) 398-2406.
Is It a Cold? Or Something Worse?
The typical American adult has two to four colds every year, and a child, as many as 10. They are usually uneventful: a week to 10 days of sniffling, sneezing and coughing, and then a recovery. Despite what your mother or grandmother may have told you, you can’t catch a cold from getting your feet [...]
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- Organizers unveil 2013 Samaritan Health Clinic raffle house May 22, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare to host pig roast as part of Waupun Relay for Life May 22, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare to host pig roast as part of Ripon Relay for Life May 22, 2013
- 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
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