In 1985 a group of hospital volunteers in Columbus learned about a special program to remember and honor loved ones through a monetary donation used to place lights on evergreen trees. On Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m., the Volunteers of Prairie Ridge Health will mark the Lights of Love 40th Anniversary at the main … Read more
By: Emma Hubbard, MS, RDN/CD Good nutrition is always important, and even more important with a cancer diagnosis. Navigating a new diagnosis and the numerous potential side effects of treatment can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to nutrition. Cancer and cancer treatments increase the amount of energy and protein your body needs. You may … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patti H. Walker, Community Relations Manager920-623-1280pwalker@prairieridge.health Prairie Ridge Health is excited to announce the construction of a new 23,000-square-foot clinic at 155 South Mallard Drive in Sun Prairie. The new clinic will be conveniently located near Highway 151 for easy patient access. The clinic will be open Monday – Friday from … Read more
By: Emma Hubbard, MS, RDN/CD Did you know that the average person makes about 200 food-related decisions every day? That’s a lot of thinking about food! Making these decisions can be a challenge when there’s so much conflicting information about how to eat well for your health. That’s where a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) comes … Read more
Every day, more than 100,000 people are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants. Every nine minutes another person is added to the waiting list. Of those waiting, 17 people die each day because the organs they need are not donated in time. Through the collaboration of the PRH Emergency Services team and UW’s Organ and Tissue … Read more
Empowering patients to take an active role in healthcare decisions is a priority for Nathan Johnson, DO, MS, orthopedic surgeon, when discussing hip and knee joint replacement surgery as part of the orthopedic excellence program at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus. Dr. Johnson, who has been growing his orthopedic practice in Wisconsin for the past … Read more
According to a 2022 report from the American Heart Association, in the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. The Occupational Health team at Prairie Ridge Health is back to working with area companies and businesses (after a 12 month hold due to COVID restrictions) to put Basic Life Support (BLS) skills … Read more
At the age of 7, Carolyn Reabe, MD knew that she wanted to be a doctor. Dr. Reabe grew up in Brookfield, WI and chose UW-Madison for her undergrad. “When selecting my courses, I could not get into the chemistry class that I wanted, so I chose a Russian Language course for fun. I ended … Read more
Donors raise $35,000 to fund interactive simulator As a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor at Prairie Ridge Health (PRH), Cathy Bolan, RNC, is responsible for ensuring that the PRH obstetrics and newborn care team have the knowledge, skills, and training they need to provide resuscitation skills for newborns and infants at a moment’s notice. Until … Read more
Sean Ackerman, MD is a psychiatrist who joined the Prairie Ridge Columbus Clinic in Winter, 2022. Dr. Ackerman received a Bachelor of Fine Arts at New York University. He completed medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He completed a psychiatry residency and fellowship at the University of Vermont in … Read more
