As the month of December approaches so does the risk of both frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite occurs when your skin is exposed to temperatures below freezing. It begins on the superficial level and goes deeper into your skin until it reaches bones and tendons. Hypothermia occurs when your body becomes too cold and your brain […]
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Your Winter Fire Safety Checklist
Even though the majority of residential building fires throughout the year are caused by cooking, the winter holidays introduce some extra fire hazards into the home. According to the American Red Cross, there are about 47,000 home fires during the winter holidays, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and the loss of […]
Continue readingCrohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week December 1-7
The Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week takes place every year from December 1-7. In the U.S., the awareness week was officially endorsed through a resolution of the Senate on November 14, 2011. The objective of this week is to appreciate caregivers and family members who support and care for people living with ulcerative colitis and […]
Continue readingFitness Park project – Giving Back to our Health
Hudson Physicians supports the Fitness Park project with a $2,500.00 donation. The project will begin the second week of November pouring a 36′ x 42′ cement pad located next to the walking trails in Lakefront Park in Hudson, WI. In a park setting with a convenient location right below the library and to the right […]
Continue readingMake A Difference Day – Share Your Story to Win $500 for your Cause
What is Make A Difference Day? Make A Difference Day is a day we are all challenged to take that one day to make a difference. If you want to participate, visit the Make A Difference Day link. This site is where you can find…or even start…a project that can be easily completed in one […]
Continue readingBreast Cancer Awareness Month
While it may seem like every other month is dedicated to one health concern or another, October’s is a pressing one, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. Each year in the United States, about 220,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women […]
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