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Walk-in care or emergency room? Where should I go?

Walk-in care or emergency room? Where should I go?

You Have Options When accidents and injuries happen, it has the potential to interrupt schedules and put a strain on finances. In many cases, going to a walk-in or urgent care clinic for treatment is faster and more cost-effective than going to an emergency room. If you go to a specialized walk-in c...
WIAA Sports Physicals

WIAA Sports Physicals

WIAA Sports Physicals @ Bone & Joint Center Bone & Joint is offering FREE sports physicals, one night only! In exchange, we encourage you to make a donation to Peyton's Promise to help fight hunger in our community. Peyton's Promise is in need of non-perishable breakfast items such as boxes ...

Stay safe and sound this hunting season

In Wisconsin, fall is the season for hunting. And the two go together like Cheeseheads and the Green Bay Packers. Take care and stay safe this hunting season. Hunting is not for everyone. But those who take part are dedicated to the sport. It's tradition. Hunters plan and prepare for months before ...

What we can and cannot do during the COVID-19 crisis?

Being active in the world of the coronavirus. Most of us have been waiting for the warmer days of spring to get outside, breathe the fresh air, and feel the warm sunshine on our skin – and with more people working from home these days – it may be more necessary than ever. But as Wisconsin’s C...
It’s Tick Season

It’s Tick Season

If you live in Wisconsin, you know it's tick season. And with ticks comes the possibility of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by the saliva of black-legged or deer ticks. Ticks often secrete anesthesia as they bite, so the bite is painless. Since we know ticks transmit Lyme...

Stay safe during snowmobile season

It is winter. It's snowing. It's Wisconsin. That must mean it's time to go snowmobiling. Snowmobiling is a fun way for people of all ages to enjoy Wisconsin’s winter weather. But, mix snowmobiles with excessive speed, alcohol, and inexperience and fun quickly can turn into a painful, and sometime...
Is your child's playground safe?

Is your child's playground safe?

As the weather warms, children and families will flock to parks or playgrounds for fresh air, fun, and activity. While all the climbing, swinging, hanging, and balancing build dexterity and aids in bone and muscle development, playgrounds can be dangerous places for your little athlete. Failure to f...

Is fear of falling affecting you or your loved one?

Winter weather causes falling hazards for the most surefooted people. Mix snow and freezing rain with cold temperatures and you have a recipe that glazes sidewalks, parking lots and driveways with ice, increasing the risk of falls. The seriousness of the risk increases exponentially if you are over ...

Have you ever wondered why your joints and muscles ache when you have the flu?

Though body aches are never enjoyable, they are evidence that your body’s immune system is working. When a virus enters your body, your immune system gets ready for battle. As the white blood cells fight the infection, you suffer the side effects: headaches, fever, runny nose, and sore throat. Alo...

Are you at risk for orthopedic injuries this winter?

On the way to work, Jane stepped off her porch. She didn’t notice the clear black ice at the base of her steps. Her right leg went out from under her as her left leg stayed on the step. She heard the pop as she felt the crack. Jane couldn’t move. She yelled for help as searing pain tore through ...
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