Nate Christopher has been a physical therapist in outpatient orthopedics for more than 15 years. He is board certificated as a Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a guest lecturer at Southwest Tech. Nate has also been involved in research projects regarding yoga and its impact on balance and fall prevention. He will serve as the certified aquatic…
Protect Yourself Outdoors, Part 2: Ticks & Mosquitoes
Barb Klaas, R.N., BSN, has worked at Upland Hills Health for 12 years, and splits her time between 3 departments: nursing informatics (integrates nursing science with information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice), patient and family services, and the inpatient hospital floor. Ticks. They are here, right…
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Running with Glute Strength
Casey Spangler is an Athletic Trainer at Upland Hills Health and works with a variety of patients, from student athletes to joint replacement patients, helping them achieve their activity goals. Casey is also a leader for the upcoming Sports Performance Clinic for middle and high school athletes. Learn more here. Running can be an excellent way…
Protect Yourself Outdoors, Part 1: Sun Safety
Barb Klaas, R.N., BSN, has worked at Upland Hills Health for 12 years, and splits her time between 3 departments: nursing informatics (integrates nursing science with information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice), patient and family services, and the inpatient hospital floor. It's spring and we'll be…
What if…
Kim Emerson has been a Social Worker at Upland Hills Health since 1993. She also coordinates the Honoring Choices Wisconsin program and Advance Directive planning for patients and community members through Upland Hills Health. What if a sudden illness or injury left you unable to speak for yourself? Who would you want to speak…
5 Tips to Caring for Someone on Hospice
Daneen Bernhardt has been a nurse with Upland Hills Home Care since 1998 and with Upland Hills Hospice since 2014. She describes working with Upland Hills Hospice as "by far the best and most rewarding job" she's had. Outside of her role with Upland Hills Health, Daneen teaches Tai Chi to seniors. Choosing hospice can…
10 Signs Your Blood Sugar Is Out of Control
Jackie Wilkinson is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at Upland Hills Health. She is the Coordinator of the Diabetes Self Management Program which helps individuals manage diabetes to live long, healthy lives. To learn more, please contact wilkinsonj@uplandhillshealth.org When you have diabetes, your main goal should be controlling your blood sugars. If you…
