In Good Health Blog

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the need for regular care continues

Even under a stay-at-home order, patients still require access to the care they need. That’s why Agnesian HealthCare, a member of SSM Health, continues to offer high-quality care to patients and communities.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Agnesian HealthCare has taken proactive steps to close the following locations for the health and safety of our patients and employees:

Agnesian Health Shoppe:

The coronavirus that has caused numerous deaths in China is a source of concern worldwide. Like any public health issue, questions about coronavirus are on many people’s minds.

Kris Homb, MD, a board-certified physiatrist, is now accepting patients at the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, 421 Camelot Drive, Fond du Lac. He joins Elizabeth Bensen, MD, and Patricia Michels, APNP, in the practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

The journey of grief is painful. The pain is emotional, physical and mental. It might mean our bones and joints ache and it definitely means that our heart aches. Is there a day that will come when we don’t miss our loved ones or feel that ache? I hear this question often.

Everyone should be aware of the warning signs of stroke. In the United States, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death among men and the third leading cause of death in women, according to the American Stroke Association.

A few weeks ago, I finalized plans for a “Girls Only” weekend to visit my friend in Florida for her wedding. No kids, no husbands along. Just the girls, getting a chance to reunite and catch up over a long weekend. You cannot imagine the anticipation that has been building for this trip.

Is your child complaining of knee pain? 

Does it get worse with jumping sports?

Is there a painful lump on the shin bone?

Kelsey Sauer, Licensed Athletic Trainer 

Spring has always been my favorite season of the year. As the brown grass begins to turn green and the trees start to bud and their leaves start to grow, you can tell that the environment is going through growth and renewal.