News
OBGYNs Starting at Center for Women’s Health in September
May 19, 2022
Watertown Regional Medical Center is excited to announce the addition of new, full time OBGYNs, Dr. Kaci Axelson and Dr. Melissa Nehls. Both Dr. Axelson and Dr. Nehls have ties to Wisconsin and are excited to start at the Center for Women's Health.
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Watertown Regional Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
May 12, 2022
Watertown Regional Medical Center once again received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022, the sixth period in a row receiving an “A” grade.
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WRMC Partners with 'Sharon Darcey Foundation' to Create Town Square Future Fund
May 5, 2022
Watertown Regional Medical Center is donating $150,000 towards the Town Square Future Fund which will provide financial stability to the Town Square and funding for programming and operations. With this donation, their vision is to see wellness-related programming offered at the Square – hosting events like healthy farmer’s markets at...
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Retina Specialist Joins Watertown Regional Medical Center
April 29, 2022
Watertown Regional Medical Center is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Ryan Vogel, medical and surgical Retina Specialist, to the medical staff. Dr. Vogel provides comprehensive treatments for retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, macular holes, vitreous floaters, and retinal detachment.
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Chronic Heartburn (GERD) can Lead to Esophageal Cancer
April 12, 2022
GERD is the most common gastrointestinal-related diagnosis made by physicians during clinical visits in the U.S. and is a primary risk factor associated with esophageal cancer.
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Watertown Regional Medical Center Expands Access to Critical Care Doctors
April 4, 2022
Critically ill patients at Watertown Regional Medical Center now have access to critical care doctors, 24/7, through the use of eICU technology. The use of eICU technology in hospitals is a growing trend, much like the use of telehealth or “e-visits” in primary and specialty care.
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 10, 2022
A colonoscopy is a screening that can identify cancers early, when the odds of successful treatment are highest. It can also help find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous.
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How Healthy is Your Heart?
January 25, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – about one in four deaths. Additionally, in the U.S., someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds.
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Watertown Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Board Members
January 21, 2022
The newly appointed board members bring a wealth of experience and community leadership to the board of trustees. Their knowledge of Watertown and the surrounding communities will help the hospital achieve its mission of making communities healthier.
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Today's Technology is at Watertown Regional Medical Center
January 10, 2022
In healthcare today, technology is an essential component to quality outcomes and safe patient care. At Watertown Regional Medical Center, we’re quick to adapt to these changing technologies, leading to better diagnosis, treatments, and ultimately, better outcomes for our patients.
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