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One hour to save 3 lives, are you in?

By Paul Hable | June 18, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

Donating blood benefits more than just those who receive it. Unfortunately, fewer than 5% of people who are eligible to donate actually do. So what is stopping the rest? Not enough time? Fear of needles? Donating blood only takes about … Continue reading →

Tags: blood, blood center of wisconsin, blood drive, donate

Icky, icky ticky ticky!

By Laurie Runte, PNP | June 5, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

I don’t know about you, but it seems like every time I turn around, someone is talking about how bad the ticks are this year, and with summer here we’re all outdoors more: booking campsites, dusting off your hiking boots … Continue reading →

Tags: American dog tick, lyme disease, removing, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tick, tick paralysis, tularemia, Wisconsin, wood tick

Breast Self-Exams

By Tammie Turley, RN | May 23, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

Performing a breast self-exam (BSE) is a simple process. It requires only a few minutes of your time to do a complete exam. Getting in the habit of examining your breasts once a month can help you become familiar with … Continue reading →

Tags: breast cancer, breast self-exam, mammogram

Treating pain–ankle sprains

By Julia Neppl PT, LAT | May 7, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

Sprained ankles are the bane of many athletes and weekend warriors. If you think you’ve sprained an ankle, you should see a clinician for proper healing and to avoid future injury. When you sprain an ankle, one or more ligaments … Continue reading →

Tags: ankle sprain, athletic trainer, joint replacement, ligaments, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehab, RICE, sports medicine, stretched, torn, treatment

Give birth to hope—Cord blood donation

By Nancy Aguirre, MD | April 30, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

Quick, easy, painless, and saves lives. You would want to know more, right? New mothers have the opportunity to save the life of someone who may need a stem cell transplant by simply donating cord blood, a simple and painless process. What … Continue reading →

Tags: blood bank, blood disease, cord blood donation, leukemia, save lives, stem cell tranplant, transplants, umbilical cord

Fueling Your Fitness

By Lisa Michaels-Bilgrien, RCEP | March 14, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

Supplementing your exercise routine with proper nutrition and hydration plays an integral role in maintaining and enhancing your total fitness and boosting your body’s ability to perform at its maximum capability. A HEALTHY DIET Eat the rainbow! Eating a variety … Continue reading →

Tags: complex carbohydrates, exercise, fat, Fitness, fruit, fuel, hydration, nutrition, performance, vegetables, work out

Potty Training—ditching the diapers

By Laurie Runte, PNP | March 14, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

Is it time to ditch the diapers? It probably seems like just yesterday you were changing your toddler’s first diaper, and now you are wondering if it is time to start potty training. Potty training is a big step, and … Continue reading →

Tags: accidents, bathroom, diapers, pediatrics, potty, potty training, toilet, toilet training

Breastfeeding Benefits for Both

By Jackie Wolff-Ellifson RN, LC | February 28, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial ways a mother can care for her baby. The experience of breastfeeding is very special and while some may feel breastfeeding is unnecessary, it provides endless value for your child, and … Continue reading →

Tags: baby, benefits, breastfeeding, lactation, mother, newborn, obstetrics, pregnancy, SIDS

Staying Fit with a Family

By Laurie Runte, PNP | February 21, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

From the moment you become a parent, activity and healthy living choices seems to come second to the needs of your children. Even parents with a strong commitment to physical activity before parenthood may struggle to find the time and … Continue reading →

Tags: active, activity, children, exercise, family, healthy living, parent, parental fitness

Heart-Healthy at Any Age

By Aaron Beck, MD | February 19, 2013 | Comments (0) | Share

You are never too young or too old to take care of your heart. People at any age can benefit from simple steps to keep their heart healthy, and making smart choices at an early age can create healthy habits … Continue reading →

Tags: cardiac, cardiovascular disease, heart attack, heart disease, prevention, stroke

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