September 11, 2020
Hospitals encouraging community members to get their flu shot as the flu season approaches amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 3, 2020
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are proud to have received platinum recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for outstanding efforts to promote...
September 1, 2020
As National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 6 – 12) approaches, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals remind everyone that if you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts...
August 14, 2020
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals and Prevea Health offer the following guidance for parents and caregivers to help children become more comfortable with wearing a mask.
July 30, 2020
Close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
June 30, 2020
Though fireworks can be exciting, festive and fun, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals want to remind community members that fireworks can also be very dangerous.
June 24, 2020
Thirteen children, on average, receive emergency medical treatment every day for a lawn mower-related injury in the United States, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. More...
June 10, 2020
Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, WI – As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals across the country have had to restrict or significantly limit visitors in an effort to curb the...
June 5, 2020
As more children and families head to beaches, backyard pools and other bodies of water for summer fun, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals want to remind parents and caregivers to...
May 21, 2020
Annually HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals award two colleagues with top honors for living the mission of the Hospital Sisters, which is to reveal and embody Christ’s healing...
May 19, 2020
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals recognize the tremendous role local EMS partners play in improving the health and well-being of our communities.
May 18, 2020
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are calling on community members to keep sewing and donating cloth face coverings. The overwhelming generosity in the past two months is...
May 6, 2020
Prevea Health and Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) hospitals in Wisconsin are now resuming some non-COVID-19-related services and procedures that were placed on hold beginning in March due to...
May 1, 2020
It’s an exciting time in western Wisconsin as the forecast predicts a warm and sunny weekend, but health officials are reminding communities that COVID-19 and other viruses do not take a...
April 23, 2020
Heart attacks, strokes, accidents and injuries: These are just a few examples of medical emergencies that can occur at any time, in any place and to any one – even in the midst of the COVID...
April 9, 2020
As part of ongoing COVID-19 surge preparedness, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are proactively and temporarily consolidating a few specific services beginning Friday, April 10.
March 30, 2020
In honor of National Doctors’ Day on March 30, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals would like to take the time to thank the physicians who serve our hospitals and our...
March 20, 2020
Revised restrictions will go into ect atffe 7 a.m. on March 21, 2020
In an effort to further control the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) into our hospitals as well as throughout the...
March 13, 2020
Due to the increase in community transmission of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) and in an effort to prevent possible spread of this illness, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals have...
March 11, 2020
The most sophisticated da Vinci™ surgical robot has made its debut at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital.
March 10, 2020
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital is hosting a special community presentation on Spirituality, Addiction and Mental Health Wednesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Monsignor Klimek...
March 9, 2020
If you’re a soon-to-be parent, you likely have a lot of questions about what to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and more. HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s Women and Infants...
February 19, 2020
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals’ Community Health is hosting a session for anyone who would like to learn how to recognize the warning signs that someone may be thinking...
February 17, 2020
Are you a mom-to-be who’s heard about the benefits of breastfeeding but wants to learn more? HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Women and Infants Center and HSHS Sacred Heart...
February 10, 2020
Let’s face it – chronic conditions certainly can make life challenging. But a challenging life does not have to be an unfulfilled life. In fact, learning how to manage a chronic...
February 3, 2020
If you’re a soon-to-be parent, you likely have a lot of questions about what to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and more. HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s Women and Infants...
January 30, 2020
Seconds count in an emergency. The communities of Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls are encouraged to participate in one of two FREE hands-only CPR classes at HSHS Sacred Heart and HSHS St. Joseph...
January 28, 2020
It’s easy to recognize the signs of a heart attack or choking, but what about the signs of anxiety or a panic attack? HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals’ Community...
January 23, 2020
A four-year collaboration with the National Football League and top research institutions around the world has brought advanced medical imaging technology to the Chippewa Valley.
January 22, 2020
If you’re a soon-to-be parent, you likely have a lot of questions about what to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and more. HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s Women and...
January 16, 2020
Presented with an opportunity to further our mission, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital president and CEO Andrew Bagnall has accepted a statewide HSHS leadership position. The promotion is effective...
January 6, 2020
Are you a mom-to-be who’s heard about the benefits of breastfeeding but wants to learn more? HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Women and Infants Center and HSHS Sacred Heart...
December 30, 2019
A name says something about a person – noble, kind, charitable or simply derived from another name. Below are the top five baby boy and baby girl names at HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph...
December 9, 2019
If you’re a soon-to-be parent, you likely have a lot of questions about what to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and more. HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s Women and Infants...
November 19, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital is offering a session on adverse childhood experiences – also known as “ACEs” – and brain development.
November 13, 2019
Share of Western Wisconsin, a pregnancy and infant loss group coordinated by HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals, is hosting a special Christmastime memorial service for...
November 5, 2019
A traumatic brain injury is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
November 1, 2019
For the 34th year, the Volunteer Partners of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital will sponsor the Love-Light Christmas Tree outdoor lighting ceremony at the hospital. This is a unique way for individuals to...
October 23, 2019
The Healing Place, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s Center for Life’s Journeys, will host “The Healing Sounds of Christmas” holiday concert Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m. at...
October 21, 2019
Do you have a pre-teen or teenager who zones out and tunes into his/her cellphone, iPad or tablet while ignoring you? Let’s face it – parenting is hard enough without having to compete...
October 15, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
October 9, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals’ 3D Community Health: Body.Mind.Spirit is hosting a session for anyone who would like to learn how to recognize the warning signs that...
October 2, 2019
The Prevea Cancer Center at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital has hired a new team member to help patients in their fight against cancer. The center is welcoming a new Varian TrueBeam® linear...
September 24, 2019
At a ceremony held yesterday morning at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, a registered nurse was honored for the extraordinary, compassionate care she provides daily in her role. Sarah Hendrickson, a...
September 17, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Foundation will hold its annual Hope Gala fundraising event October 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Ave.
September 16, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals will host their annual “Blessing of the Animals” events on Sunday, September 29.
September 13, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital is hosting a unique event for community members to learn about and see in person the Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible on Thursday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m...
September 11, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
September 10, 2019
Parkinson's disease is a progressive, nervous system disorder that develops gradually over time and can limit one’s movement, which can become socially isolating for people suffering from...
September 9, 2019
Share of Western Wisconsin, a pregnancy and infant loss group coordinated by HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals, is hosting a walk to honor babies who have died during pregnancy or...
September 5, 2019
The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted a three-year renewed accreditation to the Prevea Cancer Center at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital...
September 4, 2019
Join HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals’ 3D Community Health Body.Mind.Spirit. for an uplifting, refreshing event to help your retune, recalibrate and optimize your optimism...
August 27, 2019
Being a caregiver to a family member is as overwhelming as it is rewarding. Join HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals’ 3D Community Health, in collaboration with The Aging &...
August 26, 2019
An average of 10 percent of Wisconsin residents live in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Though it’s hard to believe, there are folks in western Wisconsin who won’t have...
August 14, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
August 13, 2019
Join the Volunteer Partners of HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals for a fun concert Tuesday, September 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Regis High School Auditorium, 2100 Fenwick Ave....
August 12, 2019
There’s always a great need for whole blood from healthy donors. It’s a valuable resource that’s in short supply. To help bridge that gap, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s...
August 7, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals’ 3D Community Health: Body.Mind.Spirit is hosting a session for anyone who would like to learn how to recognize the warning signs that...
July 31, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Foundation held its 29th annual Golf and Tennis Classic at the Eau Claire Country Club on July 29 with 190 attendees, including golfers, tennis players and volunteers. Proceeds...
July 30, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital is hosting a free all-day Youth Mental Health First Aid class, open to anyone who would like to learn the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems...
July 29, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are offering a new breastfeeding support group open to any moms who’d like to learn new ideas, share experiences and gain confidence in...
July 23, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital is proud to announce the re-certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This...
July 19, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
July 19, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
July 17, 2019
With summer temperatures rising, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals have tips for staying cool and how to know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke, which...
July 9, 2019
Summers are synonymous with fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts and carnivals. Good music, tasty food, and fun rides and games at these events draw large crowds. Here are some tips from HSHS Sacred...
July 2, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are pleased to announce that Lisa Laatsch has accepted the role as director of marketing for the two hospitals. She began her role July 1.
July 1, 2019
Though fireworks are exciting, festive and fun, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals want to remind community members that fireworks can also be dangerous.
June 26, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Foundation will hold its annual Golf and Tennis Classic at the Eau Claire Golf & Country Club on July 29. Proceeds from this year’s Classic will benefit mobile...
June 19, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
June 18, 2019
On June 27, a registered nurse from HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals will be at area pools to share free summer safety tips, sunscreen, sunglasses and bottled water at 1 p.m. at...
June 17, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are pleased to announce that Laura Baalrud has accepted the role as Director of Community Health for the two hospitals.
June 12, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital and the Wisconsin Parkinson Association are partnering to host a free educational community event June 21 from 9 a.m. to Noon at Lismore Hotel Eau Claire, 333 Gibson...
June 10, 2019
Sadly, one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Of more than 123,000 women in a 60-mile radius...
June 5, 2019
There's always a great need for whole blood from healthy donors. It’s a valuable resource that’s in short supply. To help bridge that gap, HSHS St. Joseph’s and Sacred Heart...
June 4, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Foundation and HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundations are excited to announce that today Charter Bank gifted $400,000 to help fund a mobile mammography bus that will travel to...
May 22, 2019
School will be wrapping up within the next month and that often means a change in sleep schedules. As part of Better Sleep Month, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s accredited sleep disorders...
May 21, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
May 17, 2019
hare of Western Wisconsin, a pregnancy and infant loss support group recently started by HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals, is hosting memorial and burial services for families who...
May 14, 2019
Scholarship recipients were named at the HSHS Sacred Heart Foundation annual Caritas Guild dinner, which took place May 7 in HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s Monsignor Klimek Auditorium. The...
May 13, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital was recently among 17 hospitals in the state to be recognized by University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation for the hospital’s ongoing commitment to saving...
May 10, 2019
On May 9 at HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals’ Colleague Service Awards banquet at the Florian Gardens, Andrew Bagnall, president and CEO, HSHS Western Wisconsin Division...
May 8, 2019
This week, during National Nurses Week, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals presented the 2019 Nurse Exemplar Awards to two very deserving registered nurses. These peer-nominated...
April 29, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are pleased to announce that Jennifer Drayton, RN, MS has joined the two hospitals as Chief Nursing Officer. Drayton began her new role today.
April 23, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are pleased to announce that Kristi Brosnahan, MBA, CPA, has joined the two hospitals as director of finance. She began her new role April 22.
April 22, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital is hosting a free cardiac/stroke screening to help individuals understand and reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke. The screening is Thursday, May 23 from 2 p.m...
April 16, 2019
The Volunteer Partners of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital are hosting a nut and candy sale Thursday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, May 3 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Bishop/Treacy Halls on the...
April 15, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
April 15, 2019
In recognition for successful programs to reduce their environmental impact, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals each recently earned the Partner for Change Award from Practice...
April 12, 2019
Russ Albert has been named director of Laboratory Services at HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals. He began his new role April 8. Albert will lead all inpatient and outpatient...
April 10, 2019
Hannah Schroeder, nursing educator at HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals, recently earned the international Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential from the...
April 9, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are hosting two speakers from the Henri Nouwen Society for two special events Tuesday, April 30, as part of this year’s Monsignor Klimek...
April 2, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals echocardiography labs have both been granted a three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in the area of...
March 22, 2019
Physicians will be honored at HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals during National Doctors Day on March 30. The annual day recognizes physicians for the important role they play in...
March 20, 2019
The Volunteer Partners at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital are encouraging community members to enjoy dinner at the Pizza Ranch, 2451 Truax Blvd., for a fun evening out on Wednesday, April 10, from 4 p.m...
March 19, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
March 18, 2019
The Volunteer Partners of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital are hosting a book and gift sale Monday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, April 2 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Bishop/Treacy Halls on the...
March 4, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals’ 3D Community Health: Body.Mind.Spirit is hosting a session for anyone who would like to learn how to recognize the warning signs that...
February 20, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
February 19, 2019
The Healing Place morning meditation group scheduled for Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. is canceled due to inclement weather.
February 18, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital has recently been awarded three-year accreditation renewals by the American College of Radiology (ACR), for the hospital’s digital mammography program and...
February 18, 2019
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its incorporation, which took place on December 26, 1978. A celebration was held at the System Services Center in...
February 11, 2019
At a ceremony held earlier this month at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, a registered nurse was honored for the extraordinary, compassionate care he provides daily in his role. Russell Sciandra, a...
February 6, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital recently earned renewed accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for a period of three years for the hospital’s...
February 5, 2019
All sessions scheduled at the Healing Place on Tuesday, February 5, are canceled due to the weather.
February 5, 2019
The Volunteer Partners at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital are encouraging community members to enjoy dinner at the Pizza Ranch, 2451 Truax Blvd., for a fun evening out on Wednesday, February 13, from 4...
February 4, 2019
Join HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals’ 3D Community Health Body.Mind.Spirit for an event for those whose loved ones are battling alcohol and other drug addictions. The event...
January 29, 2019
HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are offering a session on adverse childhood experiences – also known as “ACEs” – and brain development.
January 29, 2019
All Healing Place sessions for Tuesday, January 29, and Wednesday, January 30, are canceled due to the severe cold weather.
January 25, 2019
The Healing Place, a free service of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital that helps anyone who has experienced a loss and is in need of spiritual and emotional support, is offering the following programs...
January 23, 2019
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in Springfield, Ill., recently announced the appointment of a new member to the Boards of Directors for HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals. The...
January 3, 2019
OakLeaf Clinics, an independent, physician-owned medical practice, and Hospital Sisters Health System, which includes HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals, have established a formal...