Patient Education

What Is Covered in a Well-Woman Exam?

Obstetrics and Gynecology

What Is Covered in a Well-Woman Exam?

Now is the time to find out what makes you feel happy, healthy, and strong. Your health is...

What Is Melanoma?

Dermatology

What Is Melanoma?

Melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer with the ability to rapidly spread to other organs if...

Treating Depression with TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

Behavioral Health

Treating Depression with TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

Neuronetics' NeuroStar Advanced Therapy for Mental Health is today's leading TMS (transcranial...

In-Lab & At-Home Sleep Studies

Sleep Medicine

In-Lab & At-Home Sleep Studies

Your healthcare provider may recommend a sleep test based on your symptoms and sleep history. An...

Avoiding Ankle Injuries in the Snow and Ice

Foot and Ankle

Avoiding Ankle Injuries in the Snow and Ice

Here in Wisconsin, we are beginning to see our beautiful fall weather turn to snow and ice. Ankle...

Types of Urinary Incontinence

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Types of Urinary Incontinence

Stress Incontinence Urine leaks when pressure is exerted on the bladder by coughing, sneezing,...

Screening for Lung Cancer

Pulmonary

Screening for Lung Cancer

It is recommended that patients with a significant history of smoking should undergo a low dose...

Fever FAQ

Pediatric Medicine

Fever FAQ

Most of the time, fever is not a medical emergency and can wait until the next morning to be seen in...

How to Prevent Heart Disease

Cardiology

How to Prevent Heart Disease

Before talking about ways to prevent heart disease, I would like to present a few alarming facts on...

Rash after Fever

Pediatric Medicine

Rash after Fever

Fever followed by a rash is common in children. The most common cause is a viral illness called...

Acne: More Common Than You Think

Family Medicine

Acne: More Common Than You Think

Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, affecting 40 to 50 million people of all...

Thyroid Misperceptions

Endocrinology

Thyroid Misperceptions

Thyroid disease can often be confusing. There are many sources of information available for patients...

Ulcers - Can’t Handle the Pressure

Internal Medicine

Ulcers - Can’t Handle the Pressure

Skin is our body's largest organ. Unfortunately, like other organ systems, it sometimes fails. All...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Birthing at Home, Birth Center, and Hospital

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Advantages and Disadvantages of Birthing at Home, Birth Center, and Hospital

Advantages of Home Birth . . . Families assume a greater level of responsibility for their own...

Alleviating Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Women's Health

Alleviating Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) has been recognized for centuries, being described by Hippocrates in the...

Asthma

Pulmonary

Asthma

What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory disease which makes the airways in the lungs...

Aviva - A Nonsurgical Alternative to Labiaplasty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Aviva - A Nonsurgical Alternative to Labiaplasty

Increase your comfort in tighter fitting clothing with Aviva. Aviva is a minimally invasive...

Baby Blues and Post-Partum Depression

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Baby Blues and Post-Partum Depression

The baby blues are normal and short-lived after giving birth. These mood swings are caused by a...

Breast Changes During Pregnancy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Breast Changes During Pregnancy

Have you noticed more veins running through your breast as you continue through pregnancy? This is a...

Caring for Your Bottom After Birth

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Caring for Your Bottom After Birth

Your perineum is the vagina, the rectum, and the skin in between. While giving birth, the skin...

Common Pediatric Foot Concerns

Foot and Ankle

Common Pediatric Foot Concerns

While many pediatric foot concerns do not cause pain or require treatment, some conditions can cause...

Constipation During Pregnancy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Constipation During Pregnancy

As hormones continue to surge, your bowel muscles also will relax during pregnancy. This can mean...

Continuity of Care Starts with Caring

Family Medicine

Continuity of Care Starts with Caring

There are many reasons why individuals select a specific doctor or nurse practitioner. However, one...

Cramping and Bleeding After Giving Birth

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cramping and Bleeding After Giving Birth

Cramping Uterine cramping after birth is a healthy and normal process that helps the uterus...

Dementia and the Caregiver Burden

Internal Medicine

Dementia and the Caregiver Burden

In the United States, an estimated 5.3 million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia (AD)....

Diabetes and Blood Sugar

Endocrinology

Diabetes and Blood Sugar

Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects how your body uses blood glucose, commonly called blood...

Diarrhea and Vomiting

Pediatric Medicine

Diarrhea and Vomiting

Vomiting and diarrhea are common in childhood and are most often caused by a viral infection....

Ear Pain, Drainage, and Infections

Pediatric Medicine

Ear Pain, Drainage, and Infections

My child is having pain in her ear/ears, what could be causing this? The two most common causes of...

EmpowerRF for Urinary Incontinence

Obstetrics and Gynecology

EmpowerRF for Urinary Incontinence

Are you tired of planning your life around your leaky bladder? Do you wish you could do something...

Exercise During Pregnancy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Exercise During Pregnancy

Studies of women who exercise during pregnancy have shown benefits to mom and fetus health, such as...

Gastroenteritis in Children

Pediatric Medicine

Gastroenteritis in Children

The current season has presented several children to the office with vomiting and diarrheal illness...

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Hepatitis B vaccinecan preventhepatitis B.Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can cause mild illness...

Hives

Pediatric Medicine

Hives

What do hives look like? Hives are raised, red areas that are very itchy. They may sometimes have a...

How to Manage Anxiety and Fear

Behavioral Health

How to Manage Anxiety and Fear

Anxiety is inherent in the human condition - we ALL have anxiety. How does it get created? The...

Increased Swelling, Sweating, and Urination after Giving Birth?

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Increased Swelling, Sweating, and Urination after Giving Birth?

Your body carried extra fluid to prepare for birth. You may have been given extra fluid through an...

Infertility:  Epidemic or Hype?

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Infertility: Epidemic or Hype?

Infertility...few diseases strike such fear into the hearts of otherwise healthy women in the United...

Is All Heel Pain the Same?

Foot and Ankle

Is All Heel Pain the Same?

Heel pain is the single most common problem affecting the foot and ankle, however not all heel pain...

Is it Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Pediatric Medicine

Is it Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

There may be times when a parent or teacher has a concern about a behavior or performance. This...

Lactation and Breastfeeding

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lactation and Breastfeeding

While breastfeeding is recommended by ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) ...

Mohs Surgery

Dermatology

Mohs Surgery

Mohs micrographic surgery is considered the most effective technique for treating many basal cell...

Nasal Allergies and Irritants

Pulmonary

Nasal Allergies and Irritants

Nasal allergies, also called allergic rhinitis, are extremely common and may cause significant...

Nausea/Vomiting During Pregnancy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Nausea/Vomiting During Pregnancy

Avoid High Fat Food Gravies Cream Sauce Mayo High Fat Cheese Butter or Margarine Whole Milk...

Nitrous Oxide During Childbirth

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Nitrous Oxide During Childbirth

What is Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous oxide is a mixture of 50% nitrous gas and 50% oxygen. It is...

Nutrition and Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Nutrition and Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Recent studies have found that only about 1/3 of women gain the recommended weight during pregnancy....

OakLeaf Clinics Opens a Mothers' Milk Depot and Dispensary

Obstetrics and Gynecology

OakLeaf Clinics Opens a Mothers' Milk Depot and Dispensary

Families in Eau Claire and the surrounding area can purchase pasteurized human donor milk or donate...

Obesity: the New Epidemic?

Pediatric Medicine

Obesity: the New Epidemic?

For the first time in history, today's generation of children have a shorter life expectancy than...

Osteoporosis: Silent and Often Unexpected

Endocrinology

Osteoporosis: Silent and Often Unexpected

Osteoporosis is a common condition but, often silent. It affects 9 million Americans today and...

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) FAQ

Pediatric Medicine

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) FAQ

Pink eye is extremely common, and is something that you usually don't need to go to urgent care...

Post Coronavirus Syndrome: Long-COVID or Long haulers

Pulmonary

Post Coronavirus Syndrome: Long-COVID or Long haulers

"Long-COVID", also referred to as post-acute COVID-19, chronic COVID-19, post-COVID syndrome, or...

Post-Partum Danger Signs

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Post-Partum Danger Signs

Mom If You Have: A fever above 100.4 degrees by mouth A change or increase in pain, in your...

Protect Infants Against Pertussis

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Protect Infants Against Pertussis

Pregnant women should receive a Tdap vaccine with every pregnancy, ideally between 27 and 36 weeks...

Rashes on Amoxicillin:  When is it a True Allergy?

Pediatric Medicine

Rashes on Amoxicillin: When is it a True Allergy?

Rash while taking Amoxicillin or Augmentin is common; 5-10% of children taking Amoxicillin or...

Rectum and Bowl Movements After Birth

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Rectum and Bowl Movements After Birth

Your rectum is lined with small blood vessels, which are not seen or felt. A hemorrhoid is formed...

Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy

Round ligament pain can pain in your side - LITERALLY!! The uterus is supported by bands that run...

Sex After a Baby

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sex After a Baby

New mothers are often nervous about having sex again. Some couples do not want to have sex while...

Sex During Pregnancy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sex During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body and your roles may shift dramatically. These changes can transform your...

Six Causes of Big Toe Pain

Foot and Ankle

Six Causes of Big Toe Pain

Bunions Also known as hallux valgus, this condition results from the shifting of the bones within...

Sleep, Rest, and Exercise After Giving Birth

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sleep, Rest, and Exercise After Giving Birth

It is normal to feel tired during the first weeks after birth. During this time, you are getting...

So You Have Chronic Abdominal Pain?

Internal Medicine

So You Have Chronic Abdominal Pain?

All of us at one time or another has had a problem or pain that cannot be explained or will not go...

Strep/Sore Throat

Pediatric Medicine

Strep/Sore Throat

My child has a sore throat, how do I know if it is strep throat? It is important to remember that...

Tick Bites - What To Do

Pediatric Medicine

Tick Bites - What To Do

I see a tick on my child's body, how do I remove it? Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick...

Tips to Take Care of Yourself and Your Family After Baby

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Tips to Take Care of Yourself and Your Family After Baby

Mommy Tips: Take breaks from caring for your baby when you can. When you take a break, do not...

Treat Urinary Incontinence with FormaV (Votiva)

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Treat Urinary Incontinence with FormaV (Votiva)

FormaV (Votiva) harnesses the power of non-ablative radiofrequency energy to treat both the internal...

Treat Urinary Incontinence with Morpheus8v

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Treat Urinary Incontinence with Morpheus8v

Morpheus8V is a radio frequency micro-needling of the vaginal canal, external labia, and vulva for...

Treat Urinary Incontinence with VTone

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Treat Urinary Incontinence with VTone

Vtone electrical muscle stimulation rehabilitates weak pelvic floor muscles to treat stress, urge,...

Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Benadryl Dosing Charts

Pediatric Medicine

Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Benadryl Dosing Charts

Dosing Charts for Infants and Children Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing Chart Frequency:Every...

Types of Sleep Disorders

Sleep Medicine

Types of Sleep Disorders

People with sleep disorders find comprehensive, compassionate care from the experts at OakLeaf...

Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy

With pregnancy, vaginal discharge can increase. It Is often a thin, milky type discharge known as...

Vitamin K for Newborns

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Vitamin K for Newborns

Vitamin K is given to prevent a rare but possibly deadly brain bleed in the first six months of...

Water Births

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Water Births

Water is revered in every culture for its life-sustaining and healing properties. Women have been...

What Medications Are Safe to Use During Pregnancy?

Obstetrics and Gynecology

What Medications Are Safe to Use During Pregnancy?

We cannot guarantee that any medication is safe to use during pregnancy. In general, we recommend...

What are Braxton Hicks Contractions?

Obstetrics and Gynecology

What are Braxton Hicks Contractions?

Braxton hicks or "false contractions" are sporadic tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscles....

What is the Bradley Method?

Obstetrics and Gynecology

What is the Bradley Method?

The Bradley Method was started in the 1940s and was often referred to as the "husband coached...

What to Bring to Birth Center or Have Ready at Home

Obstetrics and Gynecology

What to Bring to Birth Center or Have Ready at Home

Things to consider bringing to the Birth Center Clothes for you and baby to go home in* Car...

When Pregnancy Goes Past the Due Date

Obstetrics and Gynecology

When Pregnancy Goes Past the Due Date

The length of a pregnancy is thought to be about 280 days or 40 weeks. It is not unusual for...

Why Give Erythromycin After Birth?

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Why Give Erythromycin After Birth?

Ophthalmia Neonatorum (ON) is an infection known as neonatal conjunctivitis that causes inflammation...

Why Your Ankle Sprain Isn’t Getting Better

Foot and Ankle

Why Your Ankle Sprain Isn’t Getting Better

Ankle sprains are remarkably common in the United States, with an estimated 27,000 occurring each...