Icing made simple
In the clinic, I commonly get questions about the use of ice when it comes to musculoskeletal conditions. In what instances should I ice my injury? What are the benefits of icing? How do I correctly ice? What should I use to ice?
Benefits of icing
Agnesian HealthCare welcomes family medicine physician
Taha El-Shahat, MD, a family medicine physician, is transitioning his medical practice to the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic’s Family Medicine department, 420 E. Division Street in Fond du Lac. He first joined Agnesian HealthCare in mid-2016 as a hospitalist with St. Agnes Hospital.
Agnesian HealthCare Foundation Providing Hope
Peter and Kathy Burns, lifelong Fond du Lac residents, were enjoying life - 36 years of marriage, their four children and nine grandchildren.
Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a growing health concern, both in the United States and across the world, mainly due to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics.
While antibiotics save lives, any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions: Where should I seek care when I'm sick or injured?
Important Note: Call 911 immediately if you suspect you are having a heart attack, stroke or life-threatening emergency!
Q: When you’re sick or injured, where should you go?
What is a sensory diet?
A sensory diet is not always about food! A sensory diet is a specifically-designed activity plan that helps to provide the right amount of sensory input to help children stay energized, focused, organized and regulated throughout the day.
Agnesian HealthCare welcomes behavioral health professionals
Agnesian HealthCare welcomes two new behavioral health professionals - Jessica Fischer, MS, LPC, and Amber Hall, PsyD, LPC, both psychotherapists.
Darold Treffert, MD, shares insights in new book, proceeds to benefit the Treffert Center
Everyone loves a great story. Powerful stories can inspire you, guide you and bring fresh, new insight into your life.
Overuse injuries in young athletes
Participation in organized sports is on the rise and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates 30 million children and adolescents in the United States participate in youth sports. Nearly half of all sports injuries in middle and high school students are due to overuse.
Assistive technology (AT) for students and adults with exceptional needs
Technology is all around us. You can find an app for just about anything from tracking calories to organizing finance.