Seeking immediate medical attention for a stroke is critical as every minute the brain is without blood flow, the greater risk for brain damage, permanent disability or death.

Dr. Zachariah Seelman, a podiatrist, and foot and ankle surgeon with Prevea says it’s important to ease into outdoor walking and running because conditions are so different from indoor treadmills and ellipticals.

The joint disease can cause stiffness, swelling and pain in areas of the body like the knees, wrists, ankles and knuckles.

All five HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Prevea Health rural health centers - Oconto Falls, Lena, Gillett, Suring and Mountain - are RHCs and go through an annual process to be Rural Health Certified.

Dr. Zachariah Seelman, a podiatrist, and foot and ankle surgeon with Prevea Health, says improper footwear, aging and diabetes are among the most common contributors to poor foot health, as well as some environmental situations.

Prevea Health is pleased to welcome Mikaela Vollmar, PA-C, to the HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Prevea Mountain Health Center, located at 14353 Hwy 32/64 in Mountain.

Erin Broda has been with Prevea since 2019, and also sees patients in Green Bay and Oconto Falls.

April is Foot Health Awareness Month and podiatrists at Prevea Health are offering six recommendations to maintain an active lifestyle by focusing on your feet.

Kayla Petersen, LPC-IT, is now seeing patients at the Prevea Ladysmith Health Center, 1101 Lake Ave. West.

In the new series’ first two episodes, Great Doctors, Inspiring Stories features interviews with pediatric hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cathy Long, and neurosurgeon, Dr. Robert Koffie.