2013 Summer Issue

Posted: July 10, 2013

Summer 2013 issue of Cattails

All regions:

• Back in the game: Recovery from season-ending knee injury
  
• Ask the expert: What is the best way to diagnose and treat a food allergy?
  
• Diabetes self-management education classes offered?
  
• Studying the link between genetics and heart disease
  
• Stick to basics to eat right
  
• Medical myth busters: Avoid swimming immediately after eating
  

Local health news for you

Find additional information about services and treatment options in your area by selecting the location nearest you.

Central Wisconsin: Abbotsford, Athens, Colby, Greenwood, Loyal, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Stratford, Wisconsin Rapids and surrounding communities.

• Prevention is key to treating skin cancer
  
• Knee replacements keep Wisconsin Rapids man on the go
  
• Don’t let foot pain slow you down
  
• One way to avoid young arm injuries
  

East-Central Wisconsin: Merrill, Mosinee, Stettin, Wausau, Weston, Wittenberg and surrounding communities.

• Dermatology services return to Wausau Center
  
• Spine surgery now available in Weston
  
• Father’s 120-pound weight loss catches son by surprise
  

Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan: Eagle River, Mercer, Minocqua, Park Falls, Phillips, Rhinelander and surrounding communities.

• Robotic hysterectomy offers benefits for women
  
• Boulder Junction man’s advice: Don’t delay knee replacement
  
• Run your way to better health
  

Western and Northwestern Wisconsin: Cadott, Chetek, Chippewa Falls, Cornell, Eau Claire, Elk Mound, Hallie, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Rice Lake, Spooner and surrounding communities.

• Healthful advice for managing screen time
  
• Shoulder surgery provides relief for Eau Claire woman
  
• Energy drinks and sports drinks: How are they different?
  

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