National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month Breastfeeding is a common practice around the world. It is recommended for mothers to breastfeed for at least the first six months of a child’s life for baby to receive optimal health benefits. On August 6, 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee declared August to be National Breastfeeding Month as […]
Continue reading→National Immunization Awareness Month
Send Your Children Back to School Protected from Serious Diseases National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives. Back-to-school season is here. It’s time for parents to gather school supplies and backpacks. It’s also the perfect time to make sure your children are up to date on their […]
Continue reading→Lyme Disease and the Management of Tick Bites
Lyme Disease and the Management of Tick Bites Ticks are commonly present throughout our area including in your own yard. They enjoy wooded areas where leaves are on the ground, and “edge habitats” – areas of transition between manicured lawns and untamed woods. Stone walls, wood piles, areas of long grass and ground cover areas […]
Continue reading→Safety tips to have a blast on the Fourth
Safety tips to have a blast on the Fourth When you think of the 4th of July with family and friends you think about the sunshine, grilling, parades, and fireworks. You’d think youngsters would be most endangered by fireworks, but it’s actually adults from age 25 to 44 who are most commonly injured. Take a […]
Continue reading→Dementia: Creating a Community That Cares
Chances are you may know someone with dementia, whether it’s a family member, friend, coworker or neighbor. In 2015, approximately 115,000 people in Wisconsin had dementia, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a number that’s expected to increase to 242,000 by 2040. In the years ahead, the organization anticipates there will be fewer […]
Continue reading→Hudson Physicians Appreciates its Employees with Celebration
Hudson Physicians appreciates its employees Throughout the week of May 8-12, 2017 Hudson Physicians hosted a company-wide employee celebration event to celebrate each of the 200+ hard working individuals that make the organization what it is today. Employees also supported a great cause by donating $1 or more per day to Victory and Valor for […]
Continue reading→Blood Pressure Trivia
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. How well do you know the causes and risks of high blood pressure? What you know (or don’t know) can dramatically affect your health. Take this short quiz to find out.
Continue reading→May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: How They’re Connected and How You Can Take Control May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Ah, spring – a time of new life all around us! Unfortunately, for many people, spring blooming also means a return of itchy eyes, runny noses, and scratchy throats. Yes, it’s “allergy […]
Continue reading→Three Reasons to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids
Did you know that the average hearing aid lifespan is 5 years? After 5 years the device may not be working to its fullest potential and your hearing could be at stake. Below are just a few things people have said after trying the latest hearing aid technologies from Starkey and Signia Hearing Aid Manufacturers. […]
Continue reading→Hudson Physicians Makes Donation to BRIDGE for Youth
Hudson Physicians Makes Donation to BRIDGE for Youth Hudson Physicians was pleased to make a donation of $250 to support the BRIDGE for Youth program’s Bowlarama fundraiser. Hudson Physicians’ donation will fund existing programs and the development of future programs at Bridge For Youth. “Bridge For Youth is making a real difference in local families’ […]
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