In Good Health Blog

Agnesian HealthCare was recently awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) education recognition certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program.

Ripon Medical Center is now offering help for individuals who are facing health difficulties due to peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is a slow and progressive circulation disorder. Narrowing, blockage or spasms in a blood vessel can cause PAD.

Dizziness is more common than most people think. In fact, it’s the second most common complaint people bring to their health care providers (lower back pain is first).

It’s been about a year that Bob Schieffer, of Markesan, has been serving as an Agnesian HealthCare Hospice Hope volunteer, but in just that short amount of time, he has found great reward.

A few weeks ago, I finalized plans for a “Girls Only” weekend to visit my friend in Florida for her wedding. No kids, no husbands along. Just the girls, getting a chance to reunite and catch up over a long weekend. You cannot imagine the anticipation that has been building for this trip.

Is your child complaining of knee pain? 

Does it get worse with jumping sports?

Is there a painful lump on the shin bone?

The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation recently presented its prestigious Courageous Initiative Award to Carol Hyland, of Fond du Lac.

Agnesian HealthCare welcomes Kourtney Lechner Ullrich, MS, LPC, a psychotherapist, who will be seeing patients at Waupun Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, 620 W. Brown Street, Waupun.

Agnesian HealthCare, a member of SSM Health, has named Katherine Vergos, MHA, FACHE, as its new president at St. Agnes Hospital. In her new role, Vergos will assume responsibilities for the daily operations at St. Agnes Hospital.

Anyone who volunteers to help patients and their families as they face the end of life finds great reward and blessings in being present to help with their needs.