For some, the third time is a charm, but for Rob Eddy, Sous Chef at Prairie Ridge Health, it was the second. “I was not in the top four, but I will be next year,” said Rob in...

As early as middle school, Leslie Alzuhn-Hansen, MD, FACOG*, knew that she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. Today, as the first doctor in her family, she has dedicated...

Making a difference one patient at a time Growing up, Asghar Marwat, MD, was surrounded by role models in the medical field. From his aunt who is an Internal Medicine and...

Prairie Ridge Health has been preparing for the potential spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the US. “Hospitals treat patients with a variety of infectious diseases every day,”...

Prairie Ridge Health has been preparing for the potential spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the US. “Hospitals treat patients with a variety of infectious diseases every day,” said ...

After 26 years, the Prairie Ridge Health Foundation Annual Golf Classic is still attracting area golfers to participate in the event that puts the fun in fundraising. This year, ...

Since 2001, the Prairie Ridge Health Foundation has been growing its general endowment in hopes of reaching the $1,000,000 mark. Just last year, an enduring gift from two ...

From football to ballet to the world of manufacturing, athletic trainers are an important part of our daily lives. As experts in their fields, athletic trainers prevent focus on ...

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26th Annual Golf Classic A benefit for the Prairie Ridge Health FoundationNEW VENUE, NEW DATE...

Do you eat right and exercise and the scale doesn’t move? Do you know increasing your muscle burns more calories? Do you know what you can do to maintain your ability to complete daily ...

Kris Braker, Family Nurse Practitioner A lifelong love of healthcare brings her home to care for the community From the time she was a little girl growing up on the family farm, ...

RWHC Rural Health Ambassador Award presented to Carol Black of Prairie Ridge Health The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) presented the Rural Health Ambassador Award to ...

Prairie Ridge Health (PRH) is one of 17 Wisconsin hospitals to receive the 2018 Women’s Choice Award for obstetrics. “The Women’s Choice Award has identified America’s Best ...

PRH’s success relies on engagement from all areas of the patient care team, including the medical providers. In 2017, PRH was one of only five hospitals nationwide to receive the...

Pictured (l-r) Rachel Selm, RD, CD; Sara Zook, RD, CD; Jessica Davidson, RDN, CD; Emily Briggs, MSN, RDN, CD; Stacy Biesel, RN, CDE The Prairie Ridge Health Nutrition Services ...

Pictured are Joan Young, RN, FNP, IBCLC, lactation consultant at PRH, and new parents Heather and Mark Solfelt holding their son, Wesley. By: Patti Walker Article Featured in...

As a diabetes educator, Stacy Biesel, RN, CDE is not only teaching patients about diabetes, she is also serving as a cheerleader, a guide and a support person. “Diabetes is an ...

Join Prairie Ridge Health and the Columbus Police Department in disposing of unused or expired medications appropriately. Medication disposal boxes are often located in your own ...

Heather Kennedy, DO holds Matteo, 4 months old, during a well child visit at SSM Health Clinic in Columbus, WI.By: Patti WalkerArticle Featured in Inspire MagazineInvolvement,...

At age 74, Darlene Marks had been receiving annual mammograms for years. Being a retired LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), she understood the importance of receiving a mammogram....

Help Us Safe Lives by Participating in #IGotMine Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among women in the United States.  According to the American Cancer ...

Over 100 golfers showed their support of the Prairie Ridge Health Foundation at the organization’s 24th Annual Golf Classic July 15 at Kestrel Ridge Golf Course in Columbus. Golfers were ...

Wisconsin Rural Critical Access Hospitals Best in Nation in Quality By Mary Kay Grasmick, 608-274-1820, 575-7516 MADISON (July 20, 2017)Read the Full Article on WHA...

COLUMBUS, Wis. (WMTV) A hospital is a place where patients are treated, but Prairie Ridge Health is helping a community nearby in a different type of way. The hospital started a ...

Prairie Ridge Health Clinic in Marshall to hold open houses By Diane Graff Managing Editor Marshall Waterloo CourierRead the Full Article on HNG News, Waterloo and...

After devoting over 50 years working in healthcare, Carol Black has not lost her passion for caring for others, learning about new advances in technology, and giving back to the ...

Beginning March 6, Hwy 16/60 (James Street) between Hwy 73 and River Road in Columbus will be closed to through traffic in order to allow the reconstruction of this section of...

Each year millions of Americans resolve to better themselves by making a New Year’s resolution. This year, why not make a resolution to be prepared? For most, when crisis hits, ...

The Prairie Ridge Health (PRH) Emergency Services Team recently received the Press Ganey 2016 Guardian of Excellence Award for patient experience. The Guardian of Excellence...

Be prepared during an electrical outage Our society relies on electricity for heat, food, and medical needs. Even some gas appliances need electricity to run. And when a power ...

Vic Barth had played golf for 30 years, but when back and hip pain stopped him from swinging a club, he knew it was time to seek the opinion of the experts at the Prairie Ridge...

While October is designated to breast cancer awareness, every month is breast cancer awareness month at Prairie Ridge Health (PRH). That’s why the medical imaging staff at ...

As the Breast Health Nurse Specialist at Prairie Ridge Health, Cathy Butterbrodt, RNC, CBPN-I; ONC, regularly answers questions from patients and their families with one goal in...

Do you have the ability to receive, understand, and act on information in an emergency? Getting correct information during an emergency is the key to taking safe action. Someone in ...

Prairie Ridge Health (PRH) will host a Walk in the Park Sept. 28, 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Columbus. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Columbus Fire...

Prairie Ridge Health has officially entered the 2016 Medline Pink Glove Dance national video competition for a chance to win a $15,000 donation to the Pink Ribbon Angels and...

Custom knee implants use groundbreaking state-of-the-art technology. A CT scan of the knee is converted to a 3D model creating a knee designed specifically for your joint to...

The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) recently bestowed their Rural Health Ambassador Award to Janet Stafford, Registered Respiratory Therapist, at Prairie Ridge Health...

Seven foursomes were awarded for their efforts in the Prairie Ridge Health Foundation’s 23rd Annual Golf Classic July 9 at Kestrel Ridge Golf Course in Columbus.Golfers were ...

Community preparedness during a disaster starts at home. If you and your family are prepared for a disaster, then you have the ability to help others in your community....

CCHF hosts 12th annual trap shoot The Prairie Ridge Health Foundation will host its 12th annual chicken shoot at the Columbus Sportsman’s association from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...

Prairie Ridge Health (PRH) recently announced the opening of a new clinic, featuring family practice services, in Marshall. “We are thrilled to grow our team and guide the...

BE AWARE OF AND PREPARE FOR YOUR FAMILY’S UNIQUE NEEDS Every household is different. Is there an infant or young child in your home? Does someone in your family have a medical ...

Enjoy snacks and games! Two lucky winners will receive $100 toward the purchase of a new bike! The Prairie Ridge Health Emergency Department is sponsoring a safety fun night 5-7 ...

Taking the proper steps to prepare for disaster doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It can be done over time in 12 easy steps. Karen Sell, RN and Emergency Preparedness Chairperson at ...

New coffee shop and main street entrance now open at Prairie Ridge Health A new coffee shop and a clinic connector providing a main street entrance are now open at Prairie Ridge ...

Join us for Pedal Days as we bike to a different location from 5-7 p.m. each day of the week, May 16 – 20, in Columbus, WI. The week-long event invites participants of all ages to ride a ...

Spring into a new you! A special day for women only. Saturday, April 23  at Prairie Ridge Health 1515 Park Avenue, Columbus $10 per person, includes welcome gift and breakfast To ...

Karen Sell, RN, has served as the Emergency Preparedness Chairperson at Prairie Ridge Health for the past 20 years. Sell urges community members to take the proper steps to ...

Prairie Ridge Health and AARP will host a Car Fit session April 6 at the Prairie Ridge Health main entrance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each 20-minute appointment provides an ...

Dr. Matthew Niesen invites you to join him in the fight against Arthritis. Sponsored by Prairie Ridge Health & Prairie Ridge Health Clinic.Mix & Mingle with Former Badger ...

For most of us, when crisis hits, we look to those in healthcare, police and fire, emergency medical services, and our local utilities to handle the problem. But in the event of a ...

A new coffee shop and a clinic connector providing a main street entrance are two projects to be completed in 2016 at Prairie Ridge Health.   Since Prairie Ridge Health opened the ...

Bruce Kraus, MD, who has served on thePrairie Ridge Health (PRH)Board ofDirectors for 17 years,recentlyreceived the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s (WHA) 2015 Trustee of the ...

Bruce A. Kraus , MD, Internal Medicine, and Dawn M. Faust, APNP, joined the Prairie Ridge Health Clinic in Columbus Dec. 31, 2015 and are now seeing patients in a newly renovated ...

Prairie Ridge Health (PRH) is one of 30 hospitals in Wisconsin to receive the Top Performer on Joint Commission Key Quality Measures award. The designation is based on PRH’s ...

Matthew Niesen, MD, Orthopedic surgeon, recently presented to over 1,300 members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) during its annual meeting in Dallas, ...

Two new family practice physicians, both offering childbirth services, are now seeing patients at Prairie Ridge Health and the Dean Clinic in Columbus. Collen Cassidy, MD and ...