Stroke certifications attained in Weston, Marshfield

High-level stroke care is offered throughout Marshfield Clinic Health System with two hospitals offering specialized services certified by The Joint Commission. This high quality critical and acute care shows…

Miraculous timing: Stroke doesn’t stop this patient

Camping with family and friends is one of the most fun things to do during summers in Wisconsin and Julie and Dan Guden, who live in the Marathon County…

New technology reduces stroke risk from TAVR procedure

For some patients who need a heart valve replacement, traditional open heart surgery poses too much of a risk. In those cases, an alternative procedure called transcatheter aortic valve…

Patient story: A family shares the journey of stroke and recovery

Those who know Brant Bergeron would say he lives his life to the very fullest and then some. He’s about family, having just become a grandfather, friendships and his community…

Inpatient rehabilitation: Specialized hospital care for recovery

After a severe injury or illness, your doctor may recommend inpatient rehabilitation. This type of hospital rehabilitation is for physical or cognitive limitations that require intensive rehabilitation and continued…

Hot topic: Don’t leave your children alone in cars

A common memory failure has been known to lead to tragic consequences in children. Child hot car deaths and injuries are often misunderstood or disregarded, because people don’t believe…

Soda or water? Research shows artificial sweeteners aren’t so good for you

You’re thirsty. You reach for that mid-morning diet soda. You’re feeling pretty good about it since it’s a diet beverage and you’re not taking in all the sugar of…

Aphasia: a loss of language

Aphasia is an impairment that can impact how you speak and understand language and communication. This means a person may have difficulties understanding all varieties of language including writing,…

Urgent care vs. emergency department: How to make the decision

Urgent care, Care My Way (virtual urgent care) and emergency care are similar services. However, the severity of your illness or condition, and preferred access to care, are key…

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