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Page 1: Agnesian HealthCare Living In Good Health Winter Edition 2017

IN GOOD HEALTH

W I N T E R 2 0 1 7

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Margaret Boyd, LAc, LMTAcupuncture, Integrative Health

Agnesian Health Plaza Building A(920) 926-8500

Teresa Chouinard, APNPAgnesian Work & Wellness

Waupun(920) 324-6846

Noman Mahmood, MDHospital Medicine St. Agnes Hospital (920) 929-2300

Elizabeth Pieper, APNPAgnesian Work & Wellness

(920) 926-5666

Leann Vice-Reshel, MA, LPCPsychotherapist

Ripon Medical Center, Waupun Memorial Hospital

(920) 926-4200

Sameer Gupta, MDNephrology

Agnesian Health Plaza Building B, Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, Ripon

Medical Center Clinic, Waupun Regional Dialysis Center

(920) 926-8573

Amanda Kane, APNPEmergency Medicine St. Agnes Hospital (920) 929-2300

Allen Milani, MDHospital Medicine St. Agnes Hospital (920) 929-2300

Nicole Scharschmidt, PAEmergency MedicineSt. Agnes Hospital(920) 929-2300

Amanda Hiemstra, APNPObstetrics & Gynecology

Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Waupun

(920) 324-6803

Crystal Kleiber Balderrama, MDRheumatology

Fond du Lac Regional Clinic (920) 926-8572

KateLynn Schneider, APNPPulmonology

Fond du Lac Regional Clinic(920) 926-8640

Being There...

STEP BY STEP

W E L C O M I N G T H E F O L L O W I N G

New Providers

Volume 15 Issue 1

President/Chief Executive Officer - Steve Little

Vice President of Strategic Development & Marketing - Holly Brenner

Living In Good Health is published three times each year by: Agnesian HealthCare, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Cover Photo: Pat and Ruth Michels, of Brownsville

Michael DeGere, DPM Vice President of Population Health Management

When Agnesian HealthCare providers begin caring for a patient - that patient becomes part of our family. All hands are on deck to meet a patient’s and family’s needs, and help them on the road to a healthier and more complete life.

We know that when individuals are facing a complicated, chronic or long-term health condition, it can be confusing to move through a healthcare experience.

The journey starts with our care team - providers, nurses, pharmacists and care managers. Together they coordinate a patient’s care plan, while also arranging services needed after leaving the hospital or between appointments. It’s important to review all medications with patients, provide education, confirm follow-up appointments and much more.

Before leaving the hospital, patients who need assistance are matched with a specific registered nurse. That nurse navigator coordinates the important next steps of the care transition.

Our goal is to serve as a team leader and guide for patients, and empower them to take ownership and control of their own health.

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While they aren’t dangerous, they are a nuisance. Floaters in your vision can be corrected.

Agnesian Eye Care offers new technology to eliminate floaters and clear up your vision!

• Non-invasive and pain-free procedure• Typically less than 60-minute office visit• No downtime to recover• Covered by most insurance plans

To schedule an appointment, call (920) 926-8472.

B E F O R E A F T E R

Floaters

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Anything is Possible for Justice

Would you like to work with children like Justice? ABBA LINE STAFF NEEDED. Entry level positions • Train on the job • Flexible hours • Full & part time Apply online at agnesiancareers.com.

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Darold Treffert, MD(920) 907-3787

At only three years of age, Justice Rusch, from Green Bay, has lived a life nothing short of miraculous. Justice’s parents - Nicole Sullivan and Lucas Rusch - have been Justice’s biggest cheerleaders.

“No matter what we did, Justice was a displeased, irritable baby,” Nicole recalls. “Everyone, including our pediatricians, told us this was something he would outgrow. In our hearts, we knew it was more than that.”

Justice hit all his milestones with the exception of speech. Speech and occupational therapy provided few solutions. Then, at 18 months, his parents realized Justice was reading.

Researching, Nicole found an article by Darold Treffert, MD, an internationally-respected researcher in autism, savant syndrome and related conditions.

A diagnosis of hyperlexia led her to the Agnesian Beyond Boundaries of Autism (ABBA), a team of in-home therapists to work with the family. Hyperlexia is characterized by a child’s precocious ability to read far above age or grade level - combined with a difficulty using verbal language and social skills.

After just one month of working at home with the ABBA team, Justice began talking. Then, Justice started attending the Treffert Center.

“The Treffert Center incorporates typically developing kids in the classroom for Justice to learn from,” Nicole adds. “I like that. This benefits all children involved. There is plenty of space for the kids to develop and learn together. And, the Treffert Center staff is trained to help. The work they do is life changing.”

“In just a short period of time, Justice has progressed from being solitary to seeking out interactions with other kids,” according to Angie Fellenz, Justice’s therapist. “Justice can also look at a word, and if it is a large word, we sound it out and after that he remembers it.”

For parent and child, the Treffert Center has been life changing.

“It wasn’t long ago that he couldn’t even make eye contact,” Nicole says. “I now believe the sky is the limit for Justice. Anything is possible.”

Hyperlexia in children: what it is and what to look for.agnesian.com/hyperlexia

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“In just a short period of time, Justice has progressed from being solitary to seeking out

other kids.”- Angie Fellenz Treffert Center

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Anything is Possible for Justice

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“Don’t delay, get your screenings!”- Jill Stoffel and Carolyn Koltz

No Time to Wait

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Mary Schultz, MD(920) 926-8450

Toni Stanley, MD(920) 926-8485

Joel Lundberg, MD(920) 926-4100

Michael Vander Kooy, MD(920) 926-4100

Richard Schaefer, MD(920) 926-8614

Adam Liss, MD(920) 926-4100

Two longtime friends - Jill Stoffel (34) and Carolyn Koltz (40) - are young, healthy and busy working mothers who both found themselves faced with a breast cancer diagnosis under the age of 40.

Jill discovered a lump in her breast in July 2015. She shared her concerns with Mary Schultz, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist, during a clinic visit.

“I remember that day very clearly,” Jill says. “I was sent immediately for a mammogram and ultrasound. Dr. Schultz came down to talk with me after she received the results, and scheduled a biopsy the following Monday.”

Jill met with Toni Stanley, MD, general surgeon. Due to the complexity of her cancer (four spots of cancer were found in her liver and lower back, plus one breast), Jill continued her course of treatment at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Jill returned to the Agnesian Cancer Center to continue chemotherapy with Joel Lundberg, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist, and radiation therapy with Michael Vander Kooy, MD, radiation oncologist.

Carolyn met with Dr. Schultz, and shared that her breasts were enlarged and painful. A mammogram and biopsy were immediately ordered. She learned the results the next morning.“Dr. Stanley recommended chemotherapy first,” Carolyn explains.

She started treatment with Dr. Lundberg. And early the next year, she had a double mastectomy by Dr. Stanley, and reconstructive surgery with Richard Schaefer, MD, plastic surgeon. Radiation followed with Adam Liss, MD, radiation oncologist. “The people at the Agnesian Cancer Center are so caring,” Carolyn says. “It takes a special person to do that job.”

“Don’t wait to get things checked out,” Jill says. “Even if you are young, healthy and active, you have to stay on top of your health. Make the time to take care of yourself.”

Call your primary care provider to schedule your health screenings!

Dental exam and cleaning• At least once a year; twice is best Eye exam• Every two years for adults ages 18 to 64 • Annually after age 65 Mammogram• Monthly self-exams• Annual provider exams• Discussion should start at 40, unless family history dictates otherwise Colonoscopy• Every 10 years starting at age 50 unless otherwise instructed

Physical examination• Pelvic exam annually for cervical cancer and HPV testing• Pap test (frequency determined by age and pap history) Immunization• Influenza annually • Pneumonia - once at 65 • Shingles optional at age 50, recommended over 60 • Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis every 10 years Bone density• At least once beginning at age 65

Recommended Screenings for Women

mammograms available at St. Agnes Hospital!

What to expect at my first mammogram? agnesian.com/mammo

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“Now I can do simple tasks, such as opening a jar again.”- Marlene Wittchow

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Can you imagine what it would be like if you weren’t able to open a jar, grasp the steering wheel or hold your toothbrush due to arthritic pain in your thumb?

For Marlene Wittchow, Eldorado, everyday tasks that many of us take for granted were a struggle.

When visiting with her rheumatologist, Rodrigo Valadares de Sousa, MD, with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin who practices at Agnesian HealthCare, he suggested a new procedure to reduce the arthritis pain in her thumb, and referred her to Joe Kemp, MD, orthopedic surgeon.

“Marlene is an amazing patient who was very motivated to do something about the pain in the base of her right thumb,” according to Dr. Kemp. “She is a very active 76-year-old woman, so the severe arthritis in her thumb was a huge disturbance in her lifestyle.”

A thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty procedure was recommended to relieve pain in the thumb and wrist, and give movement to the thumb.

“The beauty of the procedure,” says Dr. Kemp, “is it’s less invasive, and it allows for faster recovery time and less pain. We put the patient in a removable splint versus a cast.”

Marlene completed five weeks of occupational therapy with Stephanie Vogds, OTR, CHT, and Barb Schwind, COTA, at Agnesian Bone & Joint Health. She was back to everyday activities six weeks after surgery.

For Marlene, this procedure has made a world of difference.

“Often times, you think of an orthopedic surgeon for big procedures, such as joint replacements,” says Marlene. “I was thrilled that they fixed my everyday issues associated with arthritis.”

Rodrigo Valadares de Sousa, MD

(920) 926-8572

Joe Kemp, MD(920) 926-8616

Stephanie Vogds, OTR, CHT(920) 923-7940

Barb Schwind, COTA(920) 923-7940

Life Made EASIER

What exactly is arthritis? What causes it?agnesian.com/arthritis

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Dale Michels’ family - Marysue, Pat, Abby, Connie, Phillip, Tim, Michelle, Ruth, Dale Jr., Kevin

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It’s been well over a decade since Agnesian HealthCare providers performed the first open heart surgery at St. Agnes Hospital. To date, nearly 25,000 heart-related procedures have been performed at St. Agnes Hospital helping to keep high quality acute care close to home.

Dale Michels, founder of Michels Corporation, spent most of his life in Brownsville, serving as a community leader and giving generously for many years. Dale was a strong family man who enjoyed life with his wife, Ruth. They had four sons, and now many grandchildren and a great-grandchild due in 2017!

The legacy of Dale Michels - both personally and professionally - is carried through his family in many ways, including the Dale Michels Center for Heart Care.

The family knows from experience the importance of having quality comprehensive heart care services close to home. It was 18 years ago that Dale died from a heart attack at the age of 65.

“I remember the night that my father called me,” Dale’s son, Pat, recalls. “We drove to the emergency room at St. Agnes Hospital. We were told that he was having a heart attack and they could not handle his condition there right now. They needed to get him to a heart center so they could do an evaluation.”

“They made arrangements for him to be transported to Milwaukee,” Pat continues. “The helicopter landed. It was a very cold night. They got him loaded and they couldn’t get one of the engines to start. It was too cold. It took a long period of time to get alternate transportation lined up. They said they would have to do open heart surgery almost immediately.”

During surgery, Dale suffered a stroke and he died about 30 days later due to complications from that stroke.

“The center is a legacy gift from my parents, my brothers and all of our children for generations to come in the Michels family,” according to Pat. “Heart disease is prevalent in our family, and several of us receive care from Agnesian HealthCare providers. We want to ensure that what happened to our father that cold night does not happen to others - that heart care will be available quickly to those in need, close to home.”

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Legacy of the heart

agnesian.com/heart

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“The treatment I received at St. Agnes Hospital was the very best.”- Elizabeth VanBommel

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Charles Washington, MD(920) 929-2300

Richard Santa-Cruz, MD(920) 926-8230

James Roth, MD(920) 926-8230

William Brusky, MD(920) 926-8492

Elizabeth VanBommel, of Fond du Lac, is an avid biker and outdoor enthusiast. At 62, she continues to make healthy food choices, exercises regularly and is an example of healthy living for her family. On the return from a routine walk with her dog, Elizabeth felt faint and out of breath. This was very unusual for her and concerning. “I called my husband, Jim, and we went to see the providers at the Agnesian Convenient Care Clinic,” Elizabeth recalls. “I was surprised when William Brusky, MD, told me I was having symptoms of heart failure.” Elizabeth was immediately referred to the Emergency Department at St. Agnes Hospital. Charles Washington, MD, ordered a series of tests that confirmed Elizabeth was, in fact, facing heart failure. She was admitted to the hospital for three days of monitoring. “Dr. (Richard) Santa-Cruz (interventional cardiologist) took good care of me while I was in the hospital,” Elizabeth explains, “and Dr. (James) Roth (an electrophysiologist with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin who practices at Agnesian HealthCare) shared with me that I was a good candidate for an implantable cardiac pacemaker/defibrillator.” Prior to her pacemaker implant, Elizabeth was fitted with a LifeVest - a treatment option for sudden cardiac arrest patients that offers advanced protection and monitoring.

“My husband wanted a second opinion and called a large, university-based health system for a consult,” says Elizabeth. “They assured him that the treatment plan I was receiving at St. Agnes Hospital was the best available - and close to home. I was right where I needed to be.”

“Before surgery, Dr. Roth reviewed the pacemaker procedure with us,” Elizabeth adds. “He showed us the device and explained how everything would work. I had the procedure done and went home the following day. I felt better immediately!”

Today, thanks to the coordinated care she received, Elizabeth is back to biking, and keeping busy with her husband and 10 grandchildren.

NO PLACE LIKE

HOME

agnesian.com/patient-stories

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Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer

When should I stay home?• When a temperature is greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees (F).• Stay home until that fever is gone for 24 hours without using a fever reducing medicine. • Consider staying home if congestion, runny nose, or cough is constant or uncontrollable.

When should I see a healthcare provider?• If you have a viral illness - such as a cold or bronchitis - with no improvement in symptoms after 10 days. • If you have a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees (F) for three or more days.• Uncontrollable cough, blood in any mucous or trouble breathing.

Test your knowledge. Take the quiz at agnesian.com/quiz.

NEW! Women & Infant UnitsSt. Agnes Hospital Waupun Memorial Hospital• Spa-like amenities • Luxurious birthing suites• Private mother-baby rooms • Whirlpool tub• Space for mom to stay overnight with baby in the special care nursery (at St. Agnes Hospital)• Specialized infant security system

special delivery F A L L 2 0 1 7

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For a comprehensive class list or to register online, visit agnesian.com/programs, or call (920) 926-4960.15AGNESIAN.COM

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Gentle Yoga Well-suited for individuals who want a soft, nurturing, slow-paced, well-supported and relaxing practice.

St. Agnes Chapel Tuesdays, January 17 to February 21, 11 a.m. to noonTuesdays, February 28 to April 4, 11 a.m. to noon $60 per person

Lower Your Numbers Naturally Diet and exercise habits can help reduce your numbers and medications.

Plaza Level Conference Center Tuesday, January 17, 6 to 7 p.m. $5 per person

Elimination Diet... Is It Right for You? Identify which foods are the culprits for digestive and other health-related issues.

Health Resource Center Wednesday, January 18, 6 to 7 p.m. $5 per person

Sugar Reduction Cooking Demo New dietary guidelines emphasize the need to reduce sugar consumption.

Fond du Lac Regional Clinic West Demo Kitchen Wednesday, January 25, 6 to 7 p.m. $10 per person

Cardio + Core Fitness & Strengthening Classes A fitness and strengthening program to help participants tighten their abdomen and core, improve functional strength and help prevent injury.

Plaza Level Conference Center Wednesdays, February 1 to 22, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays, March 1 to 22, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays, April 5 to 26, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $40 per person

Prenatal Yoga A four-week mixed level prenatal yoga class for all levels and any trimester of pregnancy.

Health Resource Center Mondays, February 6 to 27, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Mondays, March 6 to 27, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, April 3 to 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $50 per person

DASH Your Way to a Healthier Heart This evidence-based diet can help on a journey to a healthier heart.

Plaza Level Conference Center Thursday, February 16, 6 to 7 p.m. $5 per person

Healthy Burger Options Cooking DemoPrepare a variety of great burgers without sacrificing flavor and taste.

Fond du Lac Regional Clinic West Demo Kitchen Wednesday, February 22, 6 to 7:15 p.m. $20 per person

Eating Out at Home Cooking DemoMake healthy restaurant meals easy to prepare and full of flavor.

Fond du Lac Regional Clinic West Demo Kitchen Wednesday, March 8, 6 to 7 p.m. $20 per person

Label ReadingAn interactive discussion on deciphering food labels.

Plaza Level Conference Center Tuesday, March 14, 6 to 7 p.m. $5 per person

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Sushi Cooking DemoA hands-on class to create your own sushi rolls at home.

Fond du Lac Regional Clinic West Demo Kitchen Wednesday, March 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m. $20 per person

Advanced Meal PreparationDetails on menu planning, developing your own recipes and creating shopping lists.

Fond du Lac Regional Clinic West Demo Kitchen Wednesday, April 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m. $20 per person

Paper MakingCreate handmade paper using recycled paper pulps.

Health Resource Center Mondays, April 17 to May 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $55 per person

Italian Cuisine Cooking DemoUse healthy twists that make the meal easy, wholesome and delicious.

Fond du Lac Regional Clinic West Demo Kitchen Wednesday, April 19 6 to 7:15 p.m. $20 per person

Healthy Feet for a LifetimeA discussion about the most common foot issues, and how many of them can be avoided with just a little daily tender loving care.

Ripon Medical Center Green Lake Room Thursday, April 25, 6 to 7 p.m. $5 per person

Living Smart Cancer Screenings Spring 2017Open to all ages, the 20th annual “Living Smart” event will focus on early detection, prevention and cancer education. Screenings include a breast self-exam education program, PSA (prostate blood test for men; $5), digital rectal exam (prostate exam for men), skin cancer screenings, oral cancer screenings (mouth, tongue and throat) and testicular screenings. Registration to begin late winter 2017. For more information, call (920) 926-8966 or visit agnesian.com/LivingSmart.

Evening of Chocolate & Wine Saturday, February 4, 6:30 p.m.Enjoy chocolates and various hand-selected wines, specialty beers, local cheeses and a bountiful hors d’oeuvre buffet for $50 per person. Entertainment provided by jazz vocalist Ron Williams. Silent auction. Event proceeds to benefit Waupun Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Services.

To make your reservation by phone or for more information, call (920) 926-4959.

Samaritan Cash Raffle You could WIN $100,000!Proceeds benefit the Agnesian HealthCare Samaritan Clinic - providing healthcare for the uninsured or under-insured. Drawing: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Noon

CASH PRIZES: $125,000 total payout. $100,000 first prize; $10,000 second prize; $4,000 third prize; $500 fourth to 25th prize.

TICKETS: One for $50 or four for $150. Ticket sales begin in winter 2017. For more information, call (920) 926-4959.

Denim & Pearls Saturday, April 8The event begins at 6 p.m. at Ripon Medical Center, and features auctions, entertainment and delicious hors d’oeuvres. For more information, call (920) 926-4959.

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Georgene (GG) was a child of the depression. The first in her family to receive a college education. She was a world traveler, a strong and independent woman, and a leader to many.

As the birthdays came and went, she began to slow down. Her failing health and poor eyesight made it difficult to participate at the pace she was accustomed. She became more dependent on her family for basic daily needs.

At the age of 88, GG was diagnosed with cancer. The disease took a toll on her mind and her body. Her needs became more than her family could manage alone.

As she entered the end stages of her life, she moved into Agnesian HealthCare’s Hospice Home of Hope. The hospice care team immediately took over the tasks her children were previously responsible for, giving them the opportunity to spend quality time and embrace final precious memories with their mother.

GG passed away peacefully and comfortably at the Hospice Home of Hope.

Ninety percent of people who seek care at Hospice Home of Hope will experience a wait. To meet these needs, we are currently undergoing an eight room expansion. The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation has stepped forward with a $500,000 gift, and we are counting on community support to raise the remaining funds to complete this project. Please consider a donation by calling (920) 926-4959 or visit agnesian.com/giving.

Meeting Hospice Needs

View our progress at agnesian.com/hospicehome.

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“The Health Shoppe makes house calls to check on me.”- Althea Jakubowki

Craig Kulus, ATP, assistive technology professional at the

Agnesian Health Shoppe.

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For the past 56 years, Althea Jakubowki and her husband, Bob, have enjoyed their two-story, three-bedroom house in Oshkosh.

“We love this home, and so do our children,” Althea says. “They come home all the time, and we wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”

So when Althea began experiencing significant health concerns 25 years ago, the couple looked at ways they could modify their home to stay there. For starters, they remodeled the kitchen and bathroom so Althea could easily navigate on her scooter. And, the washer and dryer found a new place in the kitchen.

A new stair lift, from the Agnesian Health Shoppe, was added. It helps her get upstairs to sew and iron, as well as access bedrooms where her children stay when visiting.

She also works with Agnesian Health Shoppe representatives to keep her scooters in working order.

“We have a family type of relationship with Althea and Bob,” says Keith Kovalaske, a service technician with the Agnesian Health Shoppe. “They have a comfort level knowing that we see to their needs and work with them to find solutions that work best for them. We give them what they want as we would our own parents.”

Their home also features a ramp on the back deck to get in and out of the house, an assistive device to get in and out of bed, and grab bars and a bath bench in the bathroom.

“I am so happy that I can stay in the home I love, and still use all the rooms and get around without issues,” Althea says.

Call today to speak to a specialist. (920) 926-5277

MODIFY. Don’t Move.

Stair lifts starting at $3,700!

Take a virtual tour of our showrooms at agnesianhealthshoppe.com.

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AGNESIAN HEALTH SHOPPE307 Camelot DriveFond du Lac, WI 54935(920) 926-5277

AGNESIAN PHARMACY & PRESCRIPTION CENTERS145 N. Main StreetFond du Lac, WI 54935(920) 921-4660

CONSULTANTS LABORATORY430 East Division StreetFond du Lac, WI 54935(920) 929-9300

FOND DU LAC REGIONAL CLINIC420 East Division StreetFond du Lac, WI 54935(920) 923-7400

RIPON MEDICAL CENTER845 Parkside StreetRipon, WI 54971(920) 748-3101

ST. AGNES HOSPITAL430 East Division StreetFond du Lac, WI 54935(920) 929-2300

ST. FRANCIS HOME33 Everett StreetFond du Lac, WI 54935(920) 923-7980

VILLA LORETTO/VILLA ROSAN8114 County WW Mt. Calvary, WI 53057 (920) 753-3211

WAUPUN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL620 West Brown StreetWaupun, WI 53963(920) 324-5581

To explore employment opportunities at Agnesian HealthCare, visit agnesiancareers.com or call (920) 926-5712.

Do you prefer to get this newsletter electronically? Subscribe at agnesian.com/subscribe.

What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture? Both utilize the same type of needle, and treat muscle-related pain and range of motion restrictions. The difference is the technique and process of healing.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is based on Eastern medical diagnosis and aims to restore health by balancing yin and yang, and promoting the normal flow of qi (“chee”). Licensed acupuncturists must complete extensive training in Oriental Medicine and be licensed by the state.

Acupuncture can be useful in the treatment of pain, nausea, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia and allergies.

Dry needling, in contrast, is based in Western medicine. It includes evaluation by a physical therapist. The overall goal is to restore mobility and function. Dry needling is done along with other physical therapy treatments.

For more information, call (920) 926-8500 for acupuncture and (920) 923-7940 for dry needling to see if these treatments are right for you. Check with your insurance provider regarding coverage.

Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling 

Jennifer Norden, MDIntegrative Health(920) 926-8500