We all breathe. Every day. All day long. But did you know by how you breath and being conscious of your breathe, can help your mental state? Join me as Allison Geisking, a behavioral health conselor at Upland Hills Health, leads us through Mindful Breathing and we learn more about anchoring our breath.

In this episode, we welcome back Allison Geisking, a behavioral health counselor at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Mindfulness is a practice, and it takes practice to incorporate it into your daily living. Today Allison will lead us, and me, through a mindfulness training exercise designed for parents and children.

Getting back to a feeling of normal after an accident or surgery is important not only to our physical health, but also to our mental well-being. The road to a successful recovery may include receiving physical therapy in our home if we are not able to drive or otherwise get to a clinic. Kim Prestangen is with Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. She delivers physical therapy services to people in their homes. She knows the value of setting and meeting PT goals, but she also is aware of the challenges. Today she will share her perspective on this importance of in-home physical therapy.

We all breath. Every day. All day long. But did you know by how you breath and being conscious of your breathe, can help your mental state? Join me as Allison Geisking, a behavioral health conselor at Upland Hills Health, leads us through Mindfus Breathing and we learn more about anchoring our breath.

Do you find it hard to relax? Most of us do. Allison Geisking is a behavioral health counselor at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisocnsin. She is going to lead us, and me! through a mindfulness exercise that is designed to help us relax.

Can't relax? Allison Geisking, a behavioral health counselor at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin will lead us, and me! through a mindfulness exercise that is designed to help you learn how to relax.

You've probably heard of mindfulness, but do you really know what is? Will it help me with my depression or anxiety? Allison Geisking, a behavioral health counselor with Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin will introduce us to the concept and explain how it can positively influence your mental and physical health.

Bring up the subject of mental health or behavioral health and most people have an opinion about it. But determining what it true and what is not is one of the first steps to helping yourself or someone else. Today we have Alison Geisking, a behavioral health counselor from Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville who will help us identify the facts and explain why it is so important to understand them.

Most of us are familiar with physical therapy, but what is occupational therapy? And can it be delivered in the home? Nichole Federman will explain how occupational therapy includes helping people regain life skills they may have lost due to an injury or illness.

If you or someone you care about has experienced an accident, stroke or other condition that causes pain or disability, consider asking about occupational therapy. Occupational therapy helps people regain the skills they need for daily activities. Today we are talking to Nichole Federman at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin about what you can expect when you are working with an occupational therapist.

A debilitating injury, a stroke or other physical impairment are just a few of the reasons why you might require in home physical therapy. In a rural area, the need for in-home services might be even more important. Kim Prestangen from Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville will explain who needs these services and what care you can expect to receive in your home.

When you are pregnant, there are many things to consider regarding your well-being. Join Dr. Rachel Hartline, Family Medicine Physician with Obstetrics at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, to discuss beyond pregnancy brain and mental health care when you are expecting.

Have you ever wondered what a bunion is? As it turns out, many of our guesses are wrong! That is why we need guests like Dr. Colin Graney so we can get properly diagnosed and treated for things like bunions. Dr. Colin Graney is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon.

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Villare will discuss carpal tunnel syndrome and the important facts you might not know about this condition.

In this episode, Dr, Anthony Villare discusses fractures, surgery andrecovery from them.

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Villare will discuss what causes shoulder pain, weakness, or loss of mobility, and what are some of the different types of shoulder problems are most common in patients.

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Villare will discuss carpal tunnel syndrome and the important facts you might not know about this condition, and what preventative measures can be taken to avoid it..

Dr. Hartline travels the world teaching providers to screen and diagnose HPV. In this conversation she talks about the importance of preventing HPV and shares real life stories about the effects of the disease.

In this episode, Dr. Patrick Ryberg leads a discussion focusing on colon cancer, who is at risk, and how to prepare for a colonoscopy. Learn more about Upland Hills Surgery

In this episode, Dr. Joseph berg discusses the importance of sleep, and how it can impact your health.

In part 2 of this 3-part series, Nicole Federman will lead a discussion focusing on how you can reduce safety hazards in your home.

In part 1 of a 3-part series, we will hear from Nicole Federman, an occupational therapist at Upland Hills Health. She will discuss the benefits of having occupational therapy as part of home care.

In part 3 of this 3-part series, Nicole Federman will be on safety while bathing, and how to reduce safety and fall hazards.

Tom was very apprehensive of having his hip replaced, but the pain and limp were impacting how active he wanted to be. After a lot of research, Tom chose to have his hip replaced at Upland Hills Health with Dr. Anthony Villare and Melissa Messer, using the Mako robotic-arm assisted technology. Since his hip replacement, Tom has completed two 5k races with his 12 year old granddaughter.

In this episode, listen to Sadie Olson, Clinical Sleep Coordination Specialist, will lead a discussion on sleep apnea, and some of the treatment options available.

In this episode, we hear from Lance Maerz an exercise physiologist gives advice and tips on how to better monitor your blood pressure from home.

How do you know it’s not just the blues? When should you talk to your doctor about it?

Demystifying the vaccinations kids get and why.

The CEO of a critical access hospital in rural southwest Wisconsin looks back on the last two years and describes the challenges, the silver linings and the overall impact of the pandemic to-date, and talks about the outlook for recovery. Learn more about Lisa Schnedler, FACHE

Funerals, Memorial services, Life Celebrations of all types seem to have declined during the pandemic. Why? Is this a good thing or should we be concerned? Learn more about Jim Droste, Pastor

CPAP equipment is often prescribed for sleep apnea, but not everyone adjusts easily to using CPAP.

If you haven’t made up your mind whether or not to get vaccinated. It pays to learn as much as you can to make the best decision for yourself. Indecision – the state of not knowing – decreases confidence and creates anxiety. No one needs that right now. Dr. Joseph Berg addresses what you should know before you make your decision whether or not to get vaccinated. Learn more about Joseph Berg, DO

Living in the present. Strategies for rebuilding life.

When you are seeking comfort, not a cure, hospice care providers give the kind of care and support that make every moment of your life the very best it can be, and yet most people hesitate to reach out for hospice care.  Dr. Jodi McGraw talks about why calling early is the best decision to make. Learn more about Jodi McGraw, M.D.

The first few days for mom and a newborn are filled with so many emotions… joy… nervousness… wonderment… exhaustion… and that’s just scratching the surface… We’d like to think mother nature takes over and everything is as smooth as clockwork. But that’s not reality. Every mother and child faces a unique set of circumstances and sometimes that may include a few bumps in the road.

Wendy Marr-Smith discusses her role as a speech pathologist, and when one should seek speech therapy.

Learn more about Colin Graney, DPM, AACFAS

Shannon Radel, a Bereavement Counselor, discusses self-care methods thru modifying your thoughts and living in the present.

Expressing our feelings and sharing with others can be scary when going through loss; what if no one understands or knows how to provide comfort? Learn how understanding our emotions can help current relationships be strengthened and how vulnerability can be the key to having more courage.

Dr. Anthony Villare shares why someone would need joint replacement surgery, the new robotic arm-assisted technology producer for joint replacement and how it benefits the patients. Learn more about Anthony Villare, DO

Telehealth visits are becoming more popular and they can be a great option if it is difficult for you to get to your local clinic. If you've never participated in a telehealth visit before, its good to know in advance what to expect. Dr. Joseph Berg, Family Medicine physician at Upland Hills Health talks about telehealth visits and how preparing in advance will help you make the most of your telehealth visit. Learn more about Joseph Berg, DO

Losing weight is hard. There will be stops, starts and set backs. Dr. Berg shares what he has learned through his weight loss journey. A few simple strategies helped him drop the pounds and he hopes that sharing them may help you -- if getting your weight down is becoming a challenge. Learn more about Joseph Berg, DO

Shannon Radel, a Bereavement Coordinator, discusses the spritual and religious aspects of dealing with grief and loss.

Shannon Radel, a Bereavement Coordinator, offers tips on how to cope with loss and grief.

Dr. Rachel Hartline discusses the seriousness of leaving high blood pressure and high cholesterol issues untreated, as well as offers medical and dietary tips to decrease your risk. Learn more about Rachel Hartline, MD

Shannon Radel, MSW, CISW shares tips on how to cope with grief during the holidays.

Dr. Jenifer Dankyi shares tips on how to make healthier lifestyle choices before getting pregnant. Learn more about Jenifer Dankyi, DO

Dr. Jared Linebarger discusses a new localized technology that makes breast surgery more comfortable for patients. Learn more about Jared Linebarger, MD