Cattails

Cattails is a free bimonthly publication of Marshfield Clinic. Articles cover a wide range of topics in which Marshfield Clinic has expertise — from managing disease to preventing illness, from medical research to highly specialized procedures our physicians use to treat patients. Your suggestions for articles are welcome.

Cover of August/September 2010 issue

Cattails is intended to provide health information and highlight Marshfield Clinic services. Information provided in this publication is not intended to be advice, a tool for self diagnosis or a substitute for care by a health care professional.

August / September 2010 issue of Cattails

All Regions

• Various Orthopedic Options Provide Relief for Complex Joint Problems
• Ask the Expert: Should I Be Concerned About High Blood Pressure in My Child?
• Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Designation Attained
• Botox: Medical Benefits More than Skin Deep
• Rhinelander Couple Celebrates Their 'Special' Baby
• Dealing with a Stress-filled World
• Stretching Your Health Care Dollars
• New Health Care Providers at Marshfield Clinic

Local health news for you.

Find additional information about services and treatment options in your area by selecting the location nearest you.

Central Wisconsin: Abbotsford, Athens, Colby, Greenwood, Loyal, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Stratford, Wisconsin Rapids and surrounding communities.

• Low HDL Cholesterol Is Secret Enemy
• Ankle Replacement Returns Quality to Life
• Osteoporosis: Exercise Can Slow Bone Loss
• Bee Stings: Tips for Avoiding, Responding to Bites
• Happening Near You

East-Central Wisconsin: Merrill, Mosinee, Stettin, Wausau, Weston, Wittenberg and surrounding communities.

• Three Clinic Sites Earn Breast Cancer Program Accreditation
• Partial Knee Surgery: For Select Few, Less May Be More
• Merrill Center Gets Physical (Therapy, That Is)
• 'It Was a Miracle': Hatley Woman Brought Back to Life
• Happening Near You

Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan: Eagle River, Mercer, Minocqua, Park Falls, Phillips, Rhinelander and surrounding communities.

• Straight Talk about Hepatitis B
• Total Hip Surgery: Playing without Pain
• Sport-specific Solutions Available for Sport Foot Problems
• Shin Splints: How Teens Can Avoid the Pain
• Happening Near You

Western and Northwestern Wisconsin: Cadott, Chetek, Chippewa Falls, Cornell, Eau Claire, Elk Mound, Hallie, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Rice Lake, Spooner and surrounding communities.

• Shin Splints: Help Teens Avoid Pain
• Knee Surgery Keeps Him Dancing for Life, Love
• Vitamin D: Secret to Good Health?
• Happening Near You

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Requests for free print subscriptions and reader comments may be submitted to Cattails Editor Nick Schultz, Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449; e-mail schultz.nick@marshfieldclinic.org or phone Corporate Communications at 1-800-782-8581, extension 9-3332, or 715-389-3332.

A print version of Cattails is also available in the waiting areas of all Marshfield Clinic locations.