Watertown Regional Medical Center's 2025 Community Benefit Report highlights the economic impact made in Dodge and Jefferson counties.

With April marking Stress Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to pause and check in with yourself. Stress is incredibly common, and there’s no shame in acknowledging it. In fact, recognizing stress early is one of the most important steps in protecting your long term health. Read more here.

The fourth Tuesday of March is recognized as American Diabetes Alert Day – a national reminder of the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of knowing your personal risk. Diabetes awareness goes far beyond understanding medications or blood sugar checks. It’s about recognizing how diabetes can affect the entire body – from the eyes and heart to the kidneys and nerves – and taking steps to protect long‑term health. The earlier you understand your risk, the sooner you can take action that may help prevent or delay complications.

During National Nutrition Month, it’s a great time to look at what’s missing from many of our plates – namely, the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins that help fuel a healthier life. Nutrition Month is all about raising awareness of how everyday food choices shape our long-term well-being. As a nation, we’re facing rising rates of obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Nutrition Month encourages us to pause, reset, and make choices that support better health – one meal at a time.

National Kidney Month, observed annually in March, raises awareness about the importance of kidney health, educates the public about kidney disease, and encourages individuals to take steps to protect their kidneys. Read more about why your kidney health is important.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the United States. It's important to prioritize screening if you're 50 or at a higher risk.

Each March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month encourages all of us to understand our risk and know when to get screened. Colorectal cancer often develops silently. Early stages rarely cause symptoms, which is why screening is essential. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening beginning at age 45 for adults at average risk. If you have a family history of colorectal cancer or other risk factors, your provider may recommend starting earlier.

Primary care nurse practitioner Kristin Bonilla has joined Dr. Whitney Van Reesen at our Lake Mills Clinic.

National Cancer Prevention Month, celebrated in February, raises awareness about everyday choices that can help reduce cancer risk and emphasizes the importance of early detection. While not all cancers can be prevented, research shows that many cases are linked to lifestyle factors we can influence.

Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death for women in the United States, yet many women don’t realize that their heart attack symptoms can look very different from the “classic” signs often seen in men. Learn more about your risks and what you can do to mitigate them.