March 16, 2010Our Lady of Victory Hospital, along with other national, state and community organizations, is participating in a campaign to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16, 2010 as National Healthcare Decisions Day. As a participating organization, OLVH will provide information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare power of attorney and living will) in accordance with Wisconsin law.
March 16, 2010Howard Young Medical Center (HYMC) is evaluating the current and future needs of a geriatric service model targeted for individuals who are assessed as being at risk for hospital complications.
March 15, 2010Do you or your bed partner suffer from sleepless nights? Join Ministry Medical Group Neurologist and Sleep Specialist Dr. Marco Dotti and Sleep Diagnostic and Treatment Center staff at Ministry Health Care for a presentation on “Better Sleep, Restful Nights” on Thursday, April 15, Oak Room, 2501 Main St.
March 15, 2010Ministry Medical Group Ophthalmology Department will offer free program on Laser Vision Correction surgery options on Monday, April 19, Oak Room, 2501 Main Street in Stevens Point.
March 15, 2010For the fourth consecutive year, Ministry Health Care’s Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals.
March 15, 2010The American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days® program will be selling flowers at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander on Tuesday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. One of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil has come to symbolize hope for cancer patients and their loves ones for renewed life and a world free from cancer.
March 11, 2010Did you know, one in four women over the age of 18 experience episodes in which they involuntarily leak urine? Many are too embarrassed to talk to anyone about the problem—even their doctor—so they simply live with it. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
March 10, 2010Affinity Visiting Nurses - Hospice is hosting A Toast to Life…an evening for hospice at Pullman’s Restaurant at Trolley Square. The elegant evening will include fine wines presented by the experts at Nan Sorella’s, delicious foods, live jazz featuring artists from Lawrence University, and an exciting silent auction. On the auction block will be some of the best things in life including vacation getaways to the Sonoma, California wine country and the Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. All proceeds will benefit hospice patients and families served by Affinity. AVN provides hospice care to everyone who is medically eligible, regardless of their ability to pay. Events like this help to support that mission.
March 10, 2010New Mom’s Class offers an opportunity for new moms to meet and share experiences with other new moms in the area. The free class is lead by registered nurse and lactation consultant Lora Harris.
March 08, 2010March is national Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, to raise awareness of the importance of testing and early detection. With recommended screening, this cancer can be prevented (by removing polyps before they become cancerous) or detected early, when it can be more easily and successfully treated.
March 05, 2010Oxygen. Your cells need a constant supply of it to function normally, but if this supply is reduced from smoking, sleep apnea or illness you could disrupt your body's functioning and even cause long term damage. A simple test can determine your oxygen level.
March 05, 2010Ministry’s Sacred Heart-Saint Mary's Hospital offers Ministry Weight Management, an HMR program. Orientations are held at Ministry Rehabilitation Services located at 2003 Winnebago Street in Rhinelander on Mondays at 12 p.m. and Thursdays at 5 p.m. Orientation sessions are held at Sacred Heart Hospital located at 401 West Mohawk Drive in Tomahawk on the second Tuesday monthly at 12 p.m.
March 05, 2010Ministry Rehabilitation Services, a department of Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander will be offering the Freedom From Smoking® program, a 7-week smoking cessation class for adults. Meetings will be held on seven consecutive Tuesday evenings from March 16 through April 27 and Thursday evening, April 15 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. at Ministry Rehabilitation Services located within the YMCA of the Northwoods, 2003 Winnebago Street in Rhinelander.
March 04, 2010Howard Young Medical Center is proud to announce that digital mammography services are now offered in Woodruff.
March 03, 2010When injections, arthroscopy, and removal of fluid around her left kneecap didn’t provide prolonged relief, it was time to consider another treatment option that promised a lasting recovery.
March 03, 2010Dorothy Ceci doesn’t take one day for granted. In fact, every day at Saint Elizabeth’s Apartments is a gift to be treasured. At least that’s the way Dorothy sees it. She’s been an assisted living resident for about six years now, having moved from the gulf coast of Florida to the river coast of Wabasha.
March 03, 2010If you dare question Carl Barnes’ commitment to his weekly exercise regimen, you better think again. When asked if he’ll ever stop, with a smirk he confides…“‘till death do us part!”
March 03, 2010Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Wabasha Clinic, part of Lake City Medical Center - Mayo Health System, recognized outgoing members and welcomed a new slate of representatives to their Health Care Advisory Council (HCAC)
March 03, 2010he invitations were sent. The stage was set. The crowd was present. Stories were told. It was a special day --a day to commemorate the mission and ministry of Sister Catherine Mary Holker, Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother
March 03, 2010The next cystic fibrosis support group sponsored by Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield will be held Thursday, March 18.
March 02, 2010Ministry Medical Group will host an informational meeting on Bariatric Surgery at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston on Wednesday, March 10 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
March 02, 2010SAINTS Health Services for Business, the occupational health service of Ministry Health Care, continues to facilitate monthly Business and Industry Forums for local businesses who are interested in the health and safety of their employees.
March 01, 2010The James Beck Cancer Center located at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander offers a free monthly Cancer Support Group, which meets the second Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the James Beck Cancer Center Conference Room. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2010.
March 01, 2010The Pain Control Center located at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander offers a free monthly chronic pain support group, which will meet the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. in conference room 4 next to the cafeteria. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
March 01, 2010Ministry Health Services for Businesses continues to facilitate monthly focus group meeting for local businesses who are interested in the health and safety of their employees. This focus group meets the second Wednesday monthly from 12 - 1 p.m. for a light lunch, networking and information sharing. The topic for each meeting is issue driven and educational.
March 01, 2010An informational meeting on Bariatric Surgery will be held at Saint Mary’s Hospital, 2251 North Shore Drive in Rhinelander on Friday, March 12, at 2 p.m. in the lower level conference room 1.
March 01, 2010The final numbers are in and the first “Put a Check to Cancer Night,” on Saturday, December 12 at K.B. Willett Arena in Stevens Point not only resulted in a Pointer victory on the ice, but also raised $3,600 to benefit cancer patients served by Ministry Health Care’s Saint Michael’s Hospital
March 01, 2010Patients of gastric bypass and lap-band procedures are treading more lightly on the earth. After undergoing bariatric procedures patients of Saint Michael’s Hospital and Ministry Medical Group have lost approximately 4,695 pounds collectively during 2009.
March 01, 2010There are a wide range of yoga tools that can be helpful for people who suffer from chronic pain. Ministry Health Care’s Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill is offering a one day yoga workshop on Sunday, March 14 from 1-4 p.m. that will help participants explore the relationship between body, breath and mind.
March 01, 2010Ministry Health Care’s Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill will host a CPR Anytime Training Session on Wednesday, March 23rd.
February 26, 2010In today’s world, kids are exposed to so much information about sex and relationships on TV and the Internet that by the time they approach puberty, they may believe they are familiar with some advanced ideas. And yet, talking about the issues of puberty remains an important job for parents because not all of a child's information comes from reliable sources.
February 25, 2010In March, as part of National Athletic Training Month, Certified Athletic Trainers across America are being recognized for their commitment to helping people prevent injuries and stay healthy and active.
February 25, 2010Ministry Transportation Services will be preparing for their new helicopter with the help of a simulator for a Eurocopter EC145 helicopter, a replica of the real thing that's due to replace Ministry's current medical chopper, a Bell-222, that is currently in use at the Spirit Base at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.
February 25, 2010Four contractors of Saint Joseph’s Hospital recently received the hospital’s Environmental Stewardship Apple Award for showing commitments to being good stewards of the earth.
Awards were presented to Suda Plumbing, Boson Company Inc., Thomas Electric and House of Heating, all of Marshfield.
February 25, 2010Representatives from the Wisconsin Army National Guard recently presented two American flags at Saint Joseph’s Hospital.
February 25, 2010Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital in Marshfield is sponsoring Sibshops, a globally-known program, offers siblings of children with special needs an opportunity to get together, have fun, and participate in new games and activities.
February 22, 2010Each year the Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) presents a nationally recognized distance learning program, live via satellite and webcast, to more than 125,000 people in 2,000 communities. This year, HFA’s 17th Annual National Bereavement Teleconference focuses on “Cancer & End-of-Life Care.” Featuring a host of distinguished panelists including Yvette Colón, PhD, MSW, Director of Education & Support at American Pain Foundation, Richard Payne, MD, Director of the Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life, and several others, the program will be broadcast Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:15-3:30pm at locations throughout central Wisconsin.
February 18, 2010In today’s complex medical world, it is critical that professionals across specialties and service lines collaborate to achieve the optimal outcome for their patients. A perfect example occurred when a 17-year old Rhinelander area woman began to experience complications in her pregnancy – the Ministry Health Care team quickly pulled together to ensure her safety and comfort.
February 18, 2010The Partners of Eagle River Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently donated $50,000 to the Howard Young Foundation toward the purchase of a new ambulance.
February 16, 2010EEG is a diagnostic brain wave test. It is a noninvasive procedure in which electrodes record the brain’s electrical activity on a computer. The results are interpreted by a neurologist. A referral from a health care provider is required for this service.
February 15, 2010Through its fundraising efforts, this year, the Good Samaritan Foundation will award just over $20,000 dollars to eleven area agencies to fund programs to help those in need in the Merrill community.
February 12, 2010The Volunteers of Ministry Health Care's Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill gathered on January 28 to appoint new leaders, share some good company and goodwill.
February 12, 2010The Heart Care Team of Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care will provide two free CPR Anytime training sessions on Wednesday, February 24 at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston.
February 11, 2010The Pain Control Center located at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander offers a free monthly chronic pain support group, which will meet the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. in conference room 4 next to the cafeteria. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2010.
February 11, 2010More than 15 million Americans with coronary artery disease are living with the disease. The number one killer of Americans, heart disease takes various forms.
Coronary artery disease involves narrowing of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. When a clot forms on plaque deposits that are narrowing the passage, the result is a heart attack.
February 11, 2010Ministry Health Services for Businesses continues to facilitate monthly focus group meeting for local businesses who are interested in the health and safety of their employees. This focus group meets the second Wednesday monthly from 12 - 1 p.m. for a light lunch, networking and information sharing. The topic for each meeting is issue driven and educational.
February 11, 2010The James Beck Cancer Center located at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander offers a free monthly Cancer Support Group, which meets the second Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the James Beck Cancer Center Conference Room. The next meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2010.
February 11, 2010When President Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack in 1955, doctors had limited tools for dealing with it. Eisenhower survived with treatment that consisted mainly of morphine to kill the pain and bed rest that continued for nearly a month before he was able to sit in a chair for a few hours each day.
February 11, 2010Ministry’s Sacred Heart-Saint Mary's Hospital offers Ministry Weight Management, an HMR program. Orientations are held at Ministry Rehabilitation Services located at 2003 Winnebago Street in Rhinelander on Mondays at 12 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
February 11, 2010With “weight loss” at the top of many peoples minds as Spring Fever sets in, what is the best way to lose weight in 2010? According to Melissa Wild, Health Educator for the Ministry Weight Management an HMR Program at Ministry Rehabilitation Services, the bottom line to losing weight through any kind of weight-loss effort is that only calories count.
February 11, 2010Sacred Heart Hospital and Ministry Medical Group-Tomahawk employees recently held an internal fund raiser for the STAR Foundation. $5,000 was raised or pledged for the Foundation to fund projects that make a difference in the Tomahawk community.
February 11, 2010Saint Mary’s Hospital Volunteers are offering six, $2,000 scholarships to encourage pursuit of a career in health care.
February 11, 2010By Mary Sikora-Petersen, MSE, RD, CDE, Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for Howard Young Health Care in Woodruff and Eagle River
National Nutrition Month is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Here is some information and tips on how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your daily diet.
February 11, 2010Ministry Health Care is pleased to welcome Richard Jennings, DO, to Ministry Medical Group in Stevens Point. He will be seeing patients at 900 Illinois in Stevens Point.
February 11, 2010Ministry Health Care is pleased to welcome David Lange, MD to Ministry Medical Group department of Family Practice. He will be seeing patients at 3301 Stanley Street.
February 11, 2010In April, 2009, Our Lady of Victory Hospital introduced TeleHealth, a new technology that allows patients, nurses and off-site specialists to talk as if they are in the same room. OLVH Registered Nurses Mary Leech, Judy Bielecki and Deb Lewan work with TeleHealth. Mary and Judy will be discussing the technology and how it has been working at a free educational program set for Thursday, March 11 at 3 p.m. The session will take place in the OLVH 2nd floor conference room.
February 10, 2010Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both, causes more deaths everyday than diabetes or breast cancer. An estimated 24 million adults in the United States have COPD.
February 09, 2010The Howard Young Medical Center Auxiliary recently donated $9,500 to the Lifeline Program in Woodruff and Eagle River that serves 380 residents in the Lakeland and Eagle River areas.
February 08, 2010Howard Young Medical Center (HYMC) and Ministry Medical Group Clinic (both Ministry Health Care organizations), and Marshfield Clinic, recently teamed together and contributed $1,500 to support the 2009 Lakeland Loppet Nordic Ski Race, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, at Minocqua Winter Park.
February 02, 2010Certified nurse practitioner Wendy Neupert has joined the staff of SAINTS Health Services for Business, the occupational health service of Ministry Health Care.
January 27, 2010Jerome Andres, MD, FAAFP from Ministry Medical Group in Woodruff, has completed continuing medical education requirements to retain membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the only medical specialty organization devoted solely to primary care. Additionally, Andres is an AAFP fellow, having earned extra training and teaching experience. This achievement also qualifies him for the American Medical Association’s Physician Recognition Award.
January 27, 2010Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, in addition to already being recognized by HealthGrades* as a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence, and Number One in Wisconsin for the treatment of stroke, has now also become certified as a Primary Stroke Center, the only one in central and northern Wisconsin.
January 25, 2010What is the best way to lose weight? “There is no magic bullet for weight loss,” says Melissa Wild, Health Educator for the Ministry Weight Management in Rhinelander. She adds, “Fads will always come and go, but there are some realistic and sensible strategies that can make a real difference in whether you lose weight and keep any of it off this year.”
January 25, 2010It is that time of year again, time to get outside and do a little sliding at one of the local ski and snowboard areas. As skiing and snowboarding continue to be a popular winter sport, local hospital emergency departments stay busy managing injuries. Although many injuries are minor, some can also be severe.
January 20, 2010Ministry Health Care hospitals represented were Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield; Saint Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point; Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston; Sacred Heart-Saint Mary’s Hospitals, Rhinelander/Tomahawk; and Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff.
January 18, 2010Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield earned the designation in both knee and hip replacement, and in spine surgery. Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston and Saint Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point both were awarded designation in hip and knee replacement.