Doctors recommend taking steps to prevent falls, injury
To prevent falls, Dr. Robert Cates, an orthopedic surgeon with Mayo Clinic Health System, recommends keeping the floor of your home clear of objects like clothing, shoes, or rugs.
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Veteran suicide prevention forum takes place in La Crosse
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The La Crosse Center held a forum focused on preventing suicide among veterans on Wednesday. This is the second of six forums the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs…
Visitor restrictions return at Tomah Health
TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) - Visitor restrictions are back in place at Tomah Health. Only two visitors per patient are allowed in multiple departments, including Emergency & Urgent Care during a…
CDC updates guidelines for summer camps
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKBT) - The CDC is updating its guidance for summer camps. Under the new recommendations, camps can open, as long as multiple prevention strategies are in place. That…
Wearing gloves gives people a false sense of security, health experts say
People are taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Doctor explains the difference between stomach flu and influenza
It's important to know the difference between the stomach flu and influenza.
South Dakota launches new anti-meth campaign
South Dakota launched a new campaign Monday to battle the meth crisis that Gov. Kristi Noem says is "growing at an alarming rate."
UPDATED: More young people are being diagnosed with diabetes
Health providers are seeing a rise in diabetes and obesity in young adults, teens, and children.
Police offer tips to deter 'porch pirates' ahead of holiday season
Christmas is more than two months away, but police say porch pirates are already targeting their neighbors' deliveries.
New school locks help elementary school students feel safe
Bentley Adcock may be six years old, but he can easily recite the steps to a new safety protocol at his elementary school in Manchester, Tennessee.
