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World Breastfeeding Week event is Aug. 6 and 7 at mall

Posted in News Releases on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Contact: Susan Barber Lindquist 715-838-3012  barberlindquist.susan@mayo.edu EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The Chippewa Valley Breastfeeding Taskforce is hosting a 2010 World Breastfeeding Week event from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 and 7, at the Luther Midelfort kiosk at Oakwood Mall. The event is part of World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1 through [...]

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Luther Midelfort nurse practitioner joins Ear, Nose & Throat

Posted in News Releases, tagged , , , , on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Contact: Paul Meznarich 715-838-5805 EAU CLAIRE, Wis. —Joseph Kirst has joined Luther Midelfort’s Ear, Nose & Throat Department as a nurse practitioner. Kirst earned his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has worked at Luther Midelfort since 1991. He served as a neurosurgery preoperative coordinator since 2000 before [...]

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Luther Midelfort sites offer free thermometer exchange

Posted in News Releases, tagged , , , , , on Friday, July 23, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Contact: Paul Meznarich 715-838-5805 EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — As part of its commitment to the environment, Luther Midelfort sites throughout north-central Wisconsin will be collecting mercury-based fever thermometers and exchanging them with digital thermometers for free. The free thermometers are limited to one per family; however, people can bring in as many medical thermometers containing [...]

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Physical therapist to supervise additional department

Posted in News Releases, tagged , , , , , on Thursday, July 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Contact: Paul Meznarich 715-838-5805      EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Luther Midelfort physical therapist Mary Ellen Akan has been named supervisor of Occupational and Hand Therapy. Akan has supervised the Physical Therapy Department at Luther Midelfort since 2007 and now will supervise both departments. Akan earned her master’s degree in physical therapy from Marquette University in [...]

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Luther Midelfort named Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

Posted in News Releases on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Contact: Susan Barber Lindquist 715-838-3012 EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –– Luther Midelfort – Mayo Health System has been designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). As the result of a recent survey, Luther Midelfort was awarded a three-year term of accreditation in: • Mammography • Stereotactic breast biopsy • Breast ultrasound [...]

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Spa Night combines fun, mammograms at HERS

Posted in News Releases on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Contact: Susan Barber Lindquist 715-838-3012  barberlindquist.susan@mayo.edu EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –– Question: Is it possible to have the words “fun” and “mammogram” in the same sentence? Answer: Yes — at Spa Night offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at Luther Midelfort’s HERS Breast Center, 1400 Bellinger St. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. [...]

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Pediatrician joins Luther Midelfort

Posted in News Releases on Monday, July 19, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Contact: Susan Barber Lindquist 715-838-3012 barberlindquist.susan@mayo.edu EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –– Dr. Aamir Ansari, a pediatrician, has joined Luther Midelfort. He will work in the Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Department at 733 W. Clairemont Ave. Ansari earned his medical degree from the Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. He completed a pediatric residency at Hurley Medical Center [...]

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Nurse practitioner joins Palliative Care

Posted in News Releases on Monday, July 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Contact: Susan Barber Lindquist 715-838-3012 barberlindquist.susan@mayo.edu Janie Rhody, a family nurse practitioner, has joined Palliative Care at Luther Midelfort in Eau Claire. Rhody earned her master’s degree in nursing from Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Before joining Palliative Care, Rhody worked with Luther [...]

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Pharmacy Residency program sends off first graduates

Posted in News Releases, tagged , , , , , , on Thursday, July 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Contact: Paul Meznarich 715-838-5805 EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Jenny Paulus spent her final day of work filling hospitalized patients’ prescriptions and later analyzing blood samples and consulting with patients on blood-thinning medication. Brandon Simmons was stationed in the Critical Care Unit to consult with staff on patients’ dosages and treatments. It appeared to be another [...]

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‘Concussions In Youth Sports’ presentation Aug. 19

Posted in News Releases, tagged , , , , , , , , on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Contact: Paul Meznarich 715-838-5805 Luther Midelfort Sports Medicine physician Dr. Doug Auleta and Neurology nurse practitioner Angie Oldenberg will be giving a free presentation about concussions in youth sports at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, at Borders bookstore, 4030 Commonwealth Ave. Topics covered include: Causes Signs and symptoms Preparation and prevention What to do [...]

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