Your Burnett Medical Center Guide to Common Orthopedic Injuries

As we age, our bones, joints, and tendons become more prone to injury. These issues can be painful and debilitating, preventing us from doing our favorite activities. We’ve shared a few examples of common orthopedic injuries to keep you informed. Read on to learn more!  If you need orthopedic services in Grantsburg and surrounding areas,…

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Burnett Medical Center Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nicole Kelsen

Burnett Medical Center (BMC) is pleased to have Nicole Kelsen, DO, serve the community in the area of Orthopedics. Dr. Kelsen was born and raised in Minnesota and completed her undergraduate training at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota. Medical school took her to Des Moines, Iowa, and she then went on…

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Caregiver Coping Strategies for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s

An Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is life-altering. Not only for the person experiencing the symptoms and receiving the diagnosis but also for those close to them. You may feel stress, sadness and grief – even resentment and anger are normal when someone else’s diagnosis upends your life. As you navigate the ins and outs of doctors’…

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Mental Health Resources in Burnett County

What to do when you or someone you love is in a mental health crisis. May is Mental Health Awareness month, but as we all know, mental health doesn’t just happen in May alone, and oftentimes, the topic can be difficult to bring awareness to. But what exactly constitutes a mental health crisis? If you…

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Don’t Let April Showers Catch You Off Guard

Tips for Dealing with Urinary Incontinence Why did the bladder cross the road? To get to the bathroom on the other side – and quickly! All jokes aside, if your bladder is running the show, it’s time to take control. Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine, and it can occur in people of…

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Colon Cancer: Be Aware & Take Care

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, affects the colon or rectum, which are part of the digestive system. According to the American Cancer Society, there will be…

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Heart-Healthy Recipes That Aren’t Boring

February is Heart Month and that means we are bringing even more awareness to living a long life with a healthy heart. Here in the Northwoods, that is even more difficult with the abundance of fried food and let’s face it, beer, at every corner. Being heart healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up…

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Cervical Cancer – What You Need to Know

January is National Cervical Health Awareness month. Did you know each year, over 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer? While that number may be high, one of the leading causes of cervical cancer is preventable. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of cervical cancer and may also lead to…

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