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Joan, a resident of Crawford County, isn’t sure how she contracted COVID-19 back in late December. The illness ultimately caused Joan to be hospitalized at Crossing Rivers Health, where she spent 41 days recovering from the virus.

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Kathie's Hospice Story

Kathie shares her experience with Crossing Rivers Health Hospice as they cared for her sister, Vickie.

Jim's Diabetes Story

Jim recognized some changes in his body and made an appointment with Brian Quick at Crossing Rivers Health Clinic. Jim talks about his diabetes diagnosis, along with his appreciation for the Diabetes Self-Management program team.

Jim's Prostate Cancer Journey

Jim recognized some changes in his body and mentioned the changes to his provider. After being referred to the expert urology team at the Center for Specialty Care, Jim received a Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis. He shares his story and an important message about health screenings.

Linda's Story

After her second battle with cancer, Linda Knight and her husband, Bart, found themselves evaluating their options. They chose Crossing Rivers Health Hospice. Hear Linda share the benefits of choosing Hospice early.

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Rich's Story

Rich Bannen is a man with a generous heart, who has dedicated his life to helping others. He’s a veteran and a caregiver for his family. He's been a first responder since 1973. He's an entrepreneur, a welder, and a teacher. He's an active man who maintains an overall healthy diet. Today, thanks to a Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA), Rich is a survivor.

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Darci's Story

Darci Colsch is a nursing instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Every day, she teaches the technical skills needed to be a nurse. Hear Darci share her experience on the receiving side of nursing - as a patient.

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Fritz and Javier's Story

"As healthcare providers, if we listen, give them attention, and spend time with them, we'll learn a lot about our patients." Hear Javier Alvarez, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, share the story of a somewhat unlikely friendship in this heartwarming story.

Cindy's Story

Cindy Justman and her brother traveled more than three hours to Prairie du Chien for a music festival. In walking out of their tent, Cindy's foot got stuck and she fell. She was transported to the Emergency Room at Crossing Rivers Health, where she had orthopedic surgery. Cindy appreciated her experience so much, she continued to travel back to Crossing Rivers Health for follow up care. Hear Cindy share her experience.

Karla's Story

Karla Troester is an active woman. She has a large family and enjoys entertaining and cooking for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Over time, these activities became more and more difficult to enjoy due to the extreme knee pain she was experiencing. Karla turned to the team of orthopedic experts at Crossing Rivers Health Center for Specialty Care.

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John and Margaret's Story

John Wachter’s adoration for his late wife Margaret is evident- well past the last breath of life. John best describes their love as true and genuine, standing the test of time- 63 years to be exact –as well as the trials and tribulations of life. Because of the support provided by Crossing Rivers Health Hospice, enduring “the most painful of cancers”, pain-free, was possible for Margaret. She and her family were able to spend quality time, comfortably at home, on the family farm. Hear John share their story.

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Denny's Story

Denny Garcia had a mishap one evening and broke his leg. Even though the experience was drastic, Denny says he "thanks his lucky stars" for coming to Crossing Rivers Health. Denny's on the mend and shares his experience in this video.

Eunice's Story

At Crossing Rivers Health Hospice, hospice care is about how you live. Watch Brittney Miller, Hospice Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator, and Vicki Heilmann, Hospice Volunteer, share Eunice's story.

Donna's Story

Evelyn's story

When Evelyn began attending Crossing Rivers Health Speech Therapy, all she could say was "ah". Hear her mom, Angie, and Crossing Rivers Health Speech Therapist Kim MacEachern share Evelyn's story.

Job's Story

At six weeks old, Job was diagnosed with auditory neuropathy, a type of hearing loss in which sound information is not faithfully transmitted to the auditory nerve and brain properly. His parents worked with the Birth to 3 program at Crossing Rivers Health and later with Audiology to fit Job for hearing aids. Hear Job share his story.

Kyle, Anna, and Odin's Story

Kala & Kiara's Story

November 15, 2016, was the scariest day of Kala's life and the best day of Kala's life. Kala was 24 weeks and 6 days pregnant when she gave birth to Kiara at 2 lbs .05 oz. Now, she is a healthy baby girl. Read Kala share her story.

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Chuck's Story

In December of 2014, Chuck had not been feeling well and made an appointment to see Dr. Owen Vincent at the Crossing Rivers Health Clinic. During Chuck's appointment, Dr. Vincent checked his blood pressure and ran some blood work. His official weight was 301 lbs. Hear Chuck share the story of how he defeated diabetes - Chuck's D Day.

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Kathy's Story

In December 2016, Kathy fell down the steps on her patio and broke her arm in three places. Three separate surgeries were performed and occupational therapy was recommended to help regain range of motion and strength in her left arm. Hear Kathy share her journey to independence.

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Carleen's Story

A 3D mammogram detected Carleen's breast cancer on June 28, 2016 - a day she will never forget. Hear Carleen's story, her inspiring message to women, and how her journey unleashed a strength she didn't realize she had.

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Chelsea's Story

Chelsea shares her experiences at the Crossing Rivers Health Clinic and the Birthing Center at Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center. Hear Chelsea share why she thought Crossing Rivers Health was the perfect place to go.

Mary's Story

Mary visited Crossing Rivers Health Urgent Care with minor complaints of back pain and overall fatigue. She was quickly triaged to emergency care and hospitalized for a life-threatening infection.

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Paige's Story

Paige and Chris Hirsch came all the way from Texas to have Terri Payne deliver their baby. "The environment that Crossing Rivers Health is able to provide is so refreshing, healing, and calming. It was an absolute joy to have had such a beautiful birth experience here.”

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Jon's Story

Crossing Rivers Health OB nurses have a special passion for what they do. In addition to being a member of our OB team, Molly Quamme has also been a patient. Hear Molly's husband, Jon, share his story, along with his appreciation for his wife's career as an OB nurse.

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Stuart's Story

Crossing Rivers Health OB nurses have a special passion for what they do. For Deanna Cooley, it means so much to be able to build special relationships with her patients and their families. She feels honored to be a part of their lives during such an exciting, yet vulnerable time for them. In addition to being a member of our OB team, Deanna has also been a patient. Hear her husband, Stuart, share his story on the birth of their son, Bronson, along with his appreciation for his wife's career as an OB nurse.

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Jason's Story

Crossing Rivers Health OB nurses have a special passion for what they do. In addition to being a member of our OB team, Miranda Sparrgrove has also been a patient. Miranda and her husband, Jason, chose to have all three of their children at Crossing Rivers Health. Hear Jason share his story, along with his appreciation for his wife's career as an OB nurse.

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Jimmy's Story

Crossing Rivers Health OB nurses have a special passion for what they do. For Kelsey Jones, a former nurse in the OB department at Crossing Rivers Health, every single delivery that she has had the opportunity to be a part of holds a special place in her heart. Hear Kelsey's husband, Jimmy, share his story on the birth of their son, Griffin.

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Haley's Story

Haley and Dan Kregel delivered their son, Bridger, by cesarean birth at Crossing Rivers Health in September 2019. Haley reflects on moments from their wonderful experience and the phenomenal care they received.

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Carra and Finley's Story

Carra Bird chose Terri Payne, Crossing Rivers Health Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife, as her provider while expecting her first child, Finley. Finley was born close to their home - at Crossing Rivers Health. Hear Carra, along with Finley, share their story.