(608) 647-6321 Welcoming A New General Surgeon Blog Dr. Crystal Lumi Joins the Team of Surgeons at Richland Hospital. We are pleased to announce General Surgeon, Crystal Lumi, MD, has joined our team of Surgeons at Richland Hospital. Dr. Lumi will join forces with Dr. Amanda Baright as The Richland Hospital’s second... Question and Answer with Registered Dietitian Grace – Part 2 Blog What are your general top 3 things Americans could do differently with nutrition to lead to healthier lives? The top 3 things I think we, as Americans, can do differently to lead healthier lives would be to eat more vegetables, stop following fad diets that lead to... Why taking care of your posture is important to your health Uncategorized Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. A healthy posture is the correct alignment of body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. Proper posture is important to improve and maintain... American Heart Month: Calming Our Hearts and Minds Blog February marks American Heart Month. After the challenging circumstances that first presented themselves in 2020, it’s more important than ever for us to acknowledge the connection of the mind and body; specifically, the connection of the mind and the heart. In... 5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health Blog Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more successful at meeting our health goals... Holiday Games to Play with the Family Blog Staying indoors during the cold winter can get....boring. Let's add some fun back into family nights with some holiday games!Click the games below to print off these fun activities! Holiday Social Distancing Scavenger Hunt BingoRoll-A-Snowman Holiday Game... 12 Days of Holiday Snacks Blog Wanting to change up your holiday snacks this year? Try these easy snack ideas that are all simple to make and kid-friendly. You’ll be able to pull together any of these ideas easily in the middle of a hectic holiday season! Veggie Tree Needed: Cucumbers, red &... Diabetes and Risk Reduction Blog Diabetes and Risk Reduction Every choice we make has some level of risk. Sometimes the risk will only minimally affect us, and sometimes the risk can greatly affect us. When it comes to being diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes, the risk of developing... Joy in the Ordinary Blog Katie Puls, APNP The world feels so full of bad news this year. Pandemic, racial injustice, economic turmoil, wildfires, hurricanes, and even worse, it’s an election year! All of these deeply complicated issues lack simple answers, and if you are like me, they... The Swing of the Menstrual Cycle Pendulum Blog Staying positive during these times of uncertainty can be difficult. Stress can certainly take its toll on us and at times, that stress may affect our menstrual cycle. Lately in my practice, I have been coming across more menstrual irregularities, most notably, an... Call First WRCO Dr. Christine Richards Blog, Coronavirus Updates In a recent interview with WRCO radio host Ron Fruit calls up Dr. Christine Richards, a Family Physician and Chief of Staff at The Richland Hospital and Richland Hospital Clinics. Dr. Richards begins with, CALL BEFORE YOU COME. An important step the hospital wants... Steps to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus Blog, Coronavirus Updates IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prevent the spread of coronavirus, we are all in this together and every individual plays a part in keeping ourselves, our families, and our community safe. Here are simple, but very important ways you can keep yourself and your community healthy:... Diabetes Awareness National Month is November Blog November is National Diabetes Awareness Month – a time when we focus on the importance of early detection, prevention and management of diabetes. Each year 30,000 Wisconsinites are diagnosed with diabetes. Would you know if you’re at risk? Below are answers to common... Who is my Diabetes Care Team? Blog When diagnosed with diabetes, many do not know where or how to start the lifestyle changes needed to manage it. Complications associated with diabetes can be avoided with proper care. Management of diabetes requires treatment, monitoring, ongoing education and a... Handling COVID-19 with Allison Ewing RN, MSN, APNP Blog An Unexpected Summer For many of us, 2020 has not gone as expected. Many patients that I have spoken to this year, mention weight as a concern. With the Coronavirus pandemic, we were cautioned to make less frequent trips to the store. ... Breast Milk Banking Blog, Coronavirus Updates Milk Banking and COVID-19 With all of the regulations and notices around Coronavirus, some may have concern about Breast Milk Banking and the risk(s) associated with it. The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) is carefully monitoring ongoing... Staying Healthy: Diabetes During COVID-19 Blog, Coronavirus Updates It's no secret that COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a serious public health threat. Those most at risk, or at the highest risk, are older adults and people with serious chronic medical conditions, like diabetes, who will have to work twice as hard at staying healthy. If... National Stress Awareness Month: Tips to Help with Stress Blog For National Stress Awareness Month, we want to highlight five of the best tips for fighting stress. Stress is everywhere and can affect everyone at different points in their life. In 1992, April was established as National Stress Awareness Month to help shed light on... Question and Answer with Registered Dietitian Grace Blog As a person with prediabetes, what can I do to prevent diabetes? Are there certain foods I should incorporate more into my diet? Diabetes is a progressive disease and there likely will come a day that you will be diagnosed with diabetes, but there are ways to help... Personalize Your Plate Today and Every Day Blog Personalize Your Plate Today and Every Day March is National Nutrition Month – an annual food celebration where Registered Dietitians share the importance of eating well. This year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate”. Eating well benefits our mind and body, and does... Don’t Fall Behind on Your Weight Blog It is no secret that 2020 has been a challenging year. With the struggles of COVID, social distancing, self-quarantining, limited grocery trips, and picked over produce sections, many of us have gained some weight this year. If you are struggling with your... The Rise of High Blood Sugars During the Pandemic. Are You at Risk? Blog The rise of high blood sugars during the pandemic. Are you at risk? This pandemic has flipped our old habits and lifestyles on their heads. Since the pandemic, there has been a rise in cases of hyperglycemia, or high blood sugars. This has been seen in persons with... Eating Your Fruits and Vegetables During the Winter Months Blog During Wisconsin winters, it is basically impossible to find fresh fruits and vegetables from local and backyard gardens, and it becomes harder to find quality produce in the grocery stores. Without the option of fresh fruits and vegetables, many people decrease... Pandemic Precautions for Persons with Diabetes Blog While we wrap up National Diabetes month this year, it is important to note that this year is also different because of the current pandemic. It is key to know what precautions to take while a pandemic is occurring as a person with diabetes. First, it is important to... Diabetes and Youth Support Blog November is National Diabetes month, a month where we team together to bring attention to a very prevalent chronic disease in our country – diabetes. This year the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has chosen the theme of “Taking Care of... “Stay at Home” Is Not Always Best Blog For weeks now you have been hearing "stay at home" as the best way to avoid catching (or spreading) the COVID-19 virus. But this is not always the best advice for those with medical problems. What we do not hear about is those... Tele-Health WRCO Dr. Jennifer Myszkowski Blog, Coronavirus Updates On a recent episode of the Morning show on WRCO, Radio Host Ron Fruit discusses The Richland Hospital's current happenings during this COVID-19 times with Dr. Jenny a Family Physician at the Richland Hospital. Dr. Jenny touches on Tele-Health and the benefits as well... The Challenge To Walk Blog, Coronavirus Updates We have all been spending a lot of time at home and inside. It is more than OK to go outside to walk, run, exercise, or play, just remember to practice social distancing! To continue to grow a healthier tomorrow we challenge you to walk at least three days a week for... 20 Ways to Eat More Vegetables and Fruits Blog While good nutrition should be a thing every month, March is the month where we highlight the importance of nutrition and following a healthy diet. Food is fuel and a healthy diet can prevent certain diseases, provide the body energy to go about daily activities and... Peripheral Nerve Block Blog Anesthesia Cardiology, Vascular & Wound Care Children's Surgical Procedures General Surgery OB/GYN Ophthamology Orthopedics Surgery and Your Child Urological Peripheral Nerve Block A Peripheral nerve block is a type of regional anesthesia. The anesthetic is... Lead Shields no Longer Used to Cover Reproductive Organs During X-Rays Blog During x-ray exams, lead shields have been used to cover reproductive organs. Many experts now agree this no longer needs to be used, according to UW-Health. Main Reasons for This Change: X-ray technology is better than years ago. Much less radiation is used for... What Should I Look For In My Sunscreen? Blog Summer months are here! It's time to search through the cabinets or bins of the summer items you have been storing since last September. Amy Bernards, a PA-C here at the Richland Hospital Clinic, has over 15+ years of Dermatology experience. Here are her tips on how... Eating Changes During COVID-19 Blog, Coronavirus Updates Eating During COVID-19 Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has changed our lives in many ways: “nonessential” businesses are closed, we are not able to visit physically with loved ones, we are in our homes a lot more than we are used to and some are working from home. Another... Food Safety and Coronavirus Blog, Coronavirus Updates How safe is our food? Food safety during an emergency – such as a pandemic – we start to worry about our food and the supply of our food. Have you wondered in the past few days... Is it safe to order take out from my favorite local restaurants?Will there be food... 2020© The Richland Hospital, Inc. 333 E Second Street, Richland Center, WI 53581| (608) 647-6321 | Privacy Policy | Myrichlandhospital.com | Nondiscrimation | Translation