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Watertown Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Pain Management Providers
July 30, 2021
The Pain Management Clinic provides an important service to those in our communities suffering from pain or a lack of mobility. The additions of Dr. Fattouh, Dr. Orji, and Chris Thomas, give us more opportunities to provide these patients with hope for a better quality of life.”
read moreThe Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
July 14, 2021
Heat-related illness can take on several different forms, from heat rash, sunburn and heat cramps, to even more serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
read moreCenter for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
July 2, 2021
Located inside the medical office building attached to the hospital, this space will be known as the Center for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation and is a comprehensive space that includes board-certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation specialists.
read moreYour Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 22, 2021
A survey cited in a 2019 article from AARP found that only half of the men surveyed get regular check-ups and 72 percent preferred household chores over going to the doctor.
read moreWatertown Regional Medical Center Expands Emergency Cardiac Care
May 13, 2021
Watertown, WI – Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) is chest pain accredited by the American College of Cardiology and now has all of the pieces in place, including cardiologists and specialty staff, to offer around-the-clock emergency treatment for patients experiencing chest pain and other heart-related emergencies. “WRMC has had the ability to...
read moreWRMC Earns 5-Star CMS Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
May 12, 2021
Rating puts hospital in the top 14% of all U.S. hospitals Watertown, WI – Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) announced that it has been awarded five stars in the latest Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This rating puts WRMC among the top 14...
read moreYour Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 6, 2021
by Patricia Gedemer, CNO/Clinical Leader, Watertown Regional Medical Center Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer...
read moreCOVID-19 Vaccines: It’s Time to Roll Up Your Sleeve
March 16, 2021
By: Dr. Helen Box, Primary Care Provider Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us have become accustomed to wearing masks, social distancing, virtual schooling and remote working. We have all made sacrifices to protect ourselves and one another, but there is another very important step you can take to help end this pandemic and get back to normal. As soon...
read morePrevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries
March 9, 2021
By Nestor Rodriguez, ED Provider, Watertown Regional Medical Center Injuries are one of the biggest threats to good health. According to the National Safety Council, preventable injuries are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., behind heart disease and cancer. In 2019, there were 48.3 million nonfatal, preventable injuries...
read moreCenter for Eye Care Welcomes New Optometrist
March 8, 2021
Watertown, WI – Watertown Regional Medical Center and the Center for Eye Care are pleased to announce the addition of a new Optometrist, Dr. Lexi Derry, who brings Watertown over 10 years of experience. Dr. Derry began seeing patients on Monday, March 1, and is available for new appointments going forward. After...
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