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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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Prairie Ridge Health receives 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience ...
The women’s and childbirth services team at Prairie Ridge Health provides a network of support for new mothers, which includes breastfeeding education, assistance, and as of ...
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 ...
The Best Diet May Not Be a Diet at All. A Nutritionist Explains
Have you heard the buzz about Intuitive Eating but aren’t quite sure what it means?
Prairie Ridge Health’s ...
After 27 years of serving Columbus, Beaver Dam and surrounding communities as an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in joint replacement surgery, Robert Coe, MD retired in June of ...
Prairie Ridge Health receives 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® for Physician Engagement
COLUMBUS, WI, March 27, 2023 – Prairie Ridge Health (PRH) ...
Diabetes wellness event set for November 9 at Prairie Ridge Health
In honor of American Diabetes Month, Prairie Ridge Health (PRH) invites you to reconnect, reinvigorate and ...
Prairie Ridge Health’s new clinic, located at 134 Corporate Drive in Beaver Dam, opened its doors to patients on Feb. 1. The brand-new building, located just off the Industrial Drive ...
FMUB donates $30,000 for new Cardiac Central Monitoring System at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus
Farmers & Merchants Union Bank in Columbus donated $30,000 to the Prairie Ridge ...
The Partners of the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) bestowed two awards to the Volunteers of Prairie Ridge Health and John Russell, President and CEO of Prairie Ridge Health...
Our NEW Beaver Dam ClinicLocation is now open!
The new clinic is located at 134 Corporate Drive, just off of Hwy 151, near Exit 134, approaching East Industrial Drive.
To ...
Stop the COVID Spread! Coalition: “The Fight’s Not Over Yet”
Coalition launches new ad campaign promoting continued use of face masks, social distancing and hand washing as key...
Madison, Wis., Feb. 4, 2021—Wisconsin hospitals and health systems are being notified by patients of fraudulent calls they are receiving claiming to be from hospital...
Stop the COVID Spread! Coalition says “Thank You” and “Keep It Up Wisconsin!
Wisconsin must remain vigilant in practicing safe behaviors to ensure we continue to curtail the spread...
Stop the COVID Spread! Coalition Frontline Wisconsin Health Care Workers Appeal for Safe Practices
New Stop the COVID Spread! coalition message draws upon experiences of...
The Volunteers of Prairie Ridge Health held their 36th Annual Lights of Love virtually on Dec. 7 via a Facebook Live event. Three trees, located at the hospital's main entrance,...
Stop the COVID Spread! Coalition Pushes New Message ofBipartisan Cooperation
Congressman Pocan, Speaker Vos join together to urge Wisconsin residents to stay safe
Madison, WI -- Keeping ...
Stop the COVID Spread! Coalition Releases New Ad Conveying Severity of Pandemic in Wisconsin
Statewide coalition effort to curb COVID crisis doubles down on urgency in fourth ad...
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Stop the COVID Spread! Coalition Ramps Up Message,Releases Next Ad with Frontline Nurse
Frontline nurse pleads with the public to do their part to stop the public health crisis from...
Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks Join Stop the COVID Spread! Coalition Efforts
Packers players advocate for effort to curb COVID-19 spread in new public...
Nikita Fetter, Athletic Trainer, reminds us to fall in love with the sport again
Cancelled games and postponed seasons are not enough to squelch the enthusiasm of Nikita Fetter, ...
#LetsGoWI is a campaign put together as a collaborative effort by numerous associations, from across many industries focusing on keeping our community safe and our economy open. ...
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...
COVID-19 - What You Need to Know
Coronavirus or COVID-19 is an infection caused by a specific virus called SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 is a communicable, respiratory disease that can cause ...
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 ...
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 Awardpresented to Carol Black of Prairie Ridge Health
The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) presented the Rural Health Ambassador ...
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 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...
Join Prairie Ridge Health and the Columbus Police Department in disposing of unused or expired medications appropriately. Medication disposal boxes are often located in ...
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....
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 Columbus Community...
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....