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Her Leader-Telegram Magazine
Winter 2018
impressions

Local • Vibrant • You!

Facials

a beginner’s guide

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House CallReturn of the
The rise of virtual care.

Holistic Veterinary Care

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IS THERE
A BABY
IN YOUR
FUTURE?

If you are ready to start or grow your family, we are here to help. Our team of experts provides
whole-person care from pre-pregnancy planning to fertility care, from prenatal care to delivery,
right here in your community.

Call us to tour our labor and delivery suites and learn more about our program.

• Barron: 715-537-2327 • Eau Claire: 715-464-3134 • Menomonie: 715-233-4937

Go to mayoclinichealthsystem.org/ready4baby
for program videos.

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Editor, Design & Layout Copyright 2018. All rights reserved.
Angela Rediess Her Impressions is published three times a year
by the Leader-Telegram Advertising Department.
Assistant Editor
Nikki Lanzer Next issue: June 2018

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Edie Litzkow
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[email protected]
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Child Care

Directory

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2018-2019 School Year
• Chris�an learning environment with classes for children
• 3 year old preschool and 6 weeks through 12 • Newly remodeled 2½-5 years, including pre-kindergarten.
4K partner with ECASD years playground
• Small classes with experienced teachers.
• Wrap-around care • Developing a love of • Summer School Age • �ooms and ac�vi�es designed for preschool work and play.
available. learning, imagination program • See classes in ac�on. Call for a tour!
and creativity. St. John’s Lutheran Church • 1804 Highland Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701
• Offering a Christian • Located off Birch Street
environment. • Open 6:00am - 6:00pm 715-834-9571 • stjohns-ec.org/grow/preschool
• Small class sizes
• State licensed for • Christian/pre-K 848202 • 2-4-18
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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

601 Fall St., Eau Claire, WI 54703 • (715) 835-9207
www.RedeemerEauClaire.com • www.RedeemerEarlyLearning.com

Faith Christian
Pre-Kindergarten

& Preschool
733 Woodward Ave., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Celebrating 42 years of providing
Preschool Christian Education

3-Year-Old Preschool

Tuesday/Thursday

Pre-Kindergarten

Mon./Wed./Fri.

All children must be
potty trained.

To register, stop in or call Chippewa Falls, WI
the church office
at 715-723-7754. 847719_2-4-18

Check us out online at
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Child Care Directory

Where lasting smiles begin Concordia Lutheran
Preschool has been offering
Amanda Spitz, DDS religious-based education
Erin Winn, DDS to preschool children in Eau
Madeline Goettl, DDS Claire and surrounding
Pediatric Dentists areas for over 20 years.

Our Pediatric Dentists are 3 and 4 Year Old Preschool
Certified, American Board
of Pediatric Dentistry. Now offered 2-5 days a week, you choose your days to
make it fit with your schedule .
715-723-2000 | www.sim4kids.com 847882
Chippewa Falls • Rice Lake • Eau Claire 2-4-18 Morning and afternoon sessions available

8:30 - 11:30 & 12:15 - 3:15

(715)834-9097
3715 London Rd., Eau Claire
concordialutheranpreschool.com

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Noah’s Ark Beautiful Minds Child Care848208 • 2-4-18
Preschool is a YoungStar ve-star rated
center and is accredited
Trinity Lutheran Church through NAEYC.We offer
extended hours from 5:30 am
1314 E Lexington Blvd, Eau Claire to 10:30 pm, Monday
[email protected] through Friday.

www.trinity-ec.org “GROW” We offer EC4T through
2018-2019 School Year the Eau Claire School
For registration call District. Open enrollment
is February-April for
715-832-6601 children who will be 4
years old by September
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE 1st, 2018. Please call for
more information.
3-4 yr. olds:
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T-Th p.m. 12:45-3:15

4-5 yr. olds:
M-W-F a.m. 9:00-11:30
M-W-F p.m. 12:45-3:15

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FEBRUARY 1 Enrollment Will Begin for September Classes
Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow

What Is It? Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow is

an early learning program offered to all
four-year-olds in the Eau Claire Area
School District. The EC4T program is
free* to ECASD residents.

* There is no charge for EC4T, however fees may apply
for families participating in extended services beyond
the EC4T program day.

How Do I Register? If by September 1, 2018, your child will be 4 years old, an

EC4T application must be completed. Applications are available at www.ecasd.us, click
Schools, Early Learning, Program Options, Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow, Online Application.

Babes In Toyland Days Gone By KinderCare Redeemer Early
Childcare Center Early Learning Learning Center Learning Programs
715-835-1234 715-832-8099
715-830-9432 Eau Claire Area School The Learning Tree 715-835-9207
Beautiful Minds District-Head Start Child Care Center Regis Child
715-852-3630 715-834-5439 Development Center
Child Care Genesis Child Little Bloomers 715-830-2274
715-834-4360 Development Center Child Care Center UW-Eau Claire Children’s
Chapel Heights Preschool 715-830-2275 715-839-1050 Nature Academy
715-832-2333 Hand in Hand: Mayo CHS Child 715-836-2178
Children’s House A Place For All Children Development Center Western Dairyland Truax Head
Montessori School, Inc. 715-833-7744 715-838-3198 Start & Family Literacy Head Start
715-835-7861 The Kiddie Patch Rachel’s Place 715-985-2391, ext. 1251
Color My World Early Learning Center Early Learning YMCA Child
715-833-9464 Development Center
Childcare Center 715-836-8460
& Preschool Inc. 715-832-1414 x2200
715-835-2060

For information regarding EC4T, contact the Eau Claire Area School District
Early Learning Office at 715-852-3608.
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AGE

Rachel’s Place CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE
Early Learning Ages 4 weeks - 5 years Before & After School for grades K-5

Center Our Center Includes: On-Site Locations:
Family YMCA membership Flynn, Immaculate Conception (AM), Locust Lane,
Full Day & Part-Time Swimming lessons for ages 3 and up
Child Care Manz, Meadowview, Montessori, Northwoods,
Outdoor playgrounds Putnam, Robbins, Sam Davey, St. James, St. Mary’s
EC4T Partner Preschool curriculum
Gym time and gym activities Offered at Y with Bus Transportation:
715-832-2998 Morning & afternoon EC4T sessions Immaculate Conception (PM), Lakeshore,

2226 Eddy Lane • Eau Claire Secure building Longfellow, Elk Mound (PM), Sherman
www.rachelsplaceelc.com Consistent staff Open from 6:30 AM until school starts and when

847906_2-4-18 school releases until 6:00 PM.

Eau Claire YMCA | 700 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-836-8460 | www.eauclaireymca.org

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Child Care Directory

Non-prot
6wks-12yrs

Establish a Dental Home . . . call
715.835.7172

Neal R. Benham, D.D.S.

Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry

Early Learning Center * Fun, supervised playroom
* Providing experienced pediatric
Preschool
dental care for over 30 years
Summer Camp * Call now to schedule your children

littlemindsmatter.com 1.800.826.7226
3131 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire
847872 • 2-4-18
Most insurance and Badgercare accepted. 848073_2-4-18
Eau Claire 715.598.1819 • Altoona 715.210.9993

We specialize in strengthening children’s natural curiosity to learn throughout life and grow into successful adults.

5-Star National Accreditation St. Paul’s
Licensed, Professional Teachers
Play-Based Learning Little Lambs Child Care Center and Preschool
Enrichment Programs
EC4T Partner for 4K 721 S State Street, Fall Creek, WI
Summer School-Age Program
Nutrition & Exercise Emphasis 847856 2-4-18 Quality care for children between We now offer a two day and three-day preschool
Serving 6 Weeks to 12 Years the ages of 4 weeks – 12 years. option. All classes are from 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m.
Faith-Based Philosophy We provide: 2-day class: W/F • 3-day class: M/T/TH
• Full time/part time child care Little Lambs is currently operating seven
715-835-1234 • School-age summer care classrooms in our newly remodeled safe
• Before-school and after-school care and secure environment.
3221 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • Wrap-around care for 4K & preschool Classroom ages are as follows:
(in the Gold‛s Gym building) • Outreach ministry of • Bumble Bees (Infants)
www.DaysGoneByEL.com St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 4 weeks – 14 months
Email: • Accepts WI Shares Funding • Cubbies (Young Toddlers)
[email protected] • Flexible scheduling 14 months – 2 years
• Multi-child discount • Lily Pad (Pre-toddler) 2 years – 2 ½ years
848079 • Chapel w/Pastor monthly • Owl’s Nest (Toddlers)
2 ½ years – 3 ½ years
Please call or email for a tour • Frog Pond (Pre-kindergarten/4K)
3 ½ years – 5 years
Matthew 19:14 – Jesus said “Let the little children come to me, and do • Bullfrogs (School age)
not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Kindergarten – 12 years
• Butterflies (Preschool) 3 years – 4 years
715-877-3501 All staff are trained in the following: CPR,
First Aid, Shaken Baby, SIDS and have
[email protected] undergone Intruder Training
St. Paul’s Little Lambs • littlelambschildcare.org
Open Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (except Holidays)

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FacialsHer

a beginner’s guideBEAUTY

A facial is a multi-step, multi-purpose skin treatment often including
steam, face masks, exfoliation, cleansing, a facial massage and a variety of
creams and lotions. There are many types of facial treatments, and choosing
the one you need and how often you need it depends on your skin type and
skin issues. Some are highly moisturizing, others are rming and restoring,
while some focus on problem areas and certain skin conditions.
Facials are a great way to keep the exposed skin on our faces vibrant and
healthy. Everyone should get at least four facials per year, one at each
change of season. However most estheticians suggest getting a professional
facial once a month. Regular facials promote cell turnover, boost collagen
production and help maintain a healthy skin balance. It also allows a
trained esthetician to analyze your skin and determine what your needs are,
giving you the ability to choose the appropriate products for your skin type
and daily skincare routine.
And it’s not just your skin that bene ts, facials have been proven to
lower stress levels. Facial massage, when done correctly, activates your
parasympathetic nervous system, which allows you to rest and relax. In
short, not only are facials crucial for healthy skin they are a relaxing,
pampering experience in an ever-burgeoning, chaotic world.

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TyJupsteasfewof Facials SWKHIANTT’SYYPOEU?R

offered in the area The rst step toward getting a beautiful skin is
guring out your skin type. Confused about which
Type: Express Facial Type: Hydrating Facial category — combination, oily, normal, or dry/
Best for: Normal skin Best for: Dry skin sensitive — you fall into? You’re not alone.
$$: $8 to $65 $$: $8 to $65 Caring for the wrong skin type can aggravate
skin, lead to acne, or even make your skin look
Type: Classic Facial Type: HydraFacial older than it really is.
Best for: Normal skin Best for: Dry skin • Wash your face
$$: $12 to $105 $$: $175 to $225 • Do not apply any product
• Wait 2 hours
Type: Exfoliating Facial Type: Customized Facial • Check for these signs:
Best for: Oily skin Best for: All skin types
$$: $50 to $150+ $$: $45 to $100 Combination - oil in T-zone with areas of
dryness
Type: Men’s Facial Type: Anti-aging Facial Oily - all over tacky or slick feeling and
Best for: All skin types Best for: All skin types noticeable shine
$$: $50 to $65 $$: $85 to $90 Dry - dehydration or rough patches,
akiness and tightness
Type: Back Facial *Times and services included Normal - smooth feeling with no dry spots
Best for: All skin types vary by spa/salon. Be sure to or excess shine
$$: $75+ check with the spa/salon of your
choice for precise selection of 847764 2-4-18
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Be prepared . . .

• Do your research. Make sure you’re choosing a
facility that knows what they’re doing.

• Know which areas need targeting. Be prepared to
tell your esthetician about any areas you would like to
pay special attention to.

• Discontinue chemical exfoliators. About 3 days
before your facial appointment, stop using any
products that include chemicals like Retin-A,
Glycolic Acid, and Lactic Acid.

• Don’t use any products the morning of. You can
wash your face with a simple cleansing product, but
leave out any other products you may use.

• Don’t wear makeup.
• Get there early.
• Be ready for a brief consultation.
• Be prepared to get comfy.

To keep that radiant glow . . .

• Stay hydrated • Don’t pick at skin

• Let your skin breathe • Adopt a skincare routine

• Stay relaxed • sUksienptryopdeucts for your
• Exfoliate between facials

PBihgarmaCould there be a better way?
Intro by Nikki Lanzer
In the sovereign domain of healthcare, it’s nearly impossible
to tell whether greater priority is placed on wallets or
wellbeing. The United States’ medical industry often seems
to be nothing more than a cash-hungry corporation in
disguise. While a free market society supports the growth
of business and individual success, its values may have to
change when the health and safety of its citizens comes into
play.
However, not everybody has fallen totally complacent —
eager to be spoon-fed which prescriptions and over-the-
counter bottles necessities. Instead, many have challenged
the almighty power of aptly-named “Big Pharma” by
favoring natural markets and holistic alternatives. While
fighting the pharmasutical industy’s perceived greed and
corruption is certainly one incentive to opt for out-of-
mainstream medications, greater safety and effectiveness
are two factors that may be even more persuasive.

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chronic conditions While nearly 100 essential
oils have currently been
Traditional approach discovered, three of the most
common —and versitile —
Prescription Medications include lemon, peppermint,
and lavender.
essential oilsWhat’s an alternative? Lemon: brightens mood;
enhances energy; fights
In a society poised to forego “Big Pharma” for the swelling trend of natural acne and cold sores;
medicine, essential oils have sprouted on the market as plant-based aromas with cleanser/antiseptic
incredible healing and therapeutic properties. Try diluting a few drops of
With consumers becoming increasingly mindful of their health, the ingredients lemon EO in a spray bottle for
in the products they use, and the sources of those ingredients, essential oils fit a natural kitchen disinfectant
the bill as far more than just pleasantly-scented serums. Peppermint: promotes
From headaches and acne, to depression and IBS, each mental alertness; aids in
particular strain possesses unique characteristics that nausea and indigestion
allow it to remedy countless ailments and improve overall Add a couple drops to hot
wellbeing. water to make a great tea for
But what exactly are these seemingly “magic elixirs” that soothing symptoms of IBS
promise to bring health and happiness through something Lavender: relieves
as fundamental as the sense of smell? Beyond what any stress and anxiety; relaxes
fancy perfumes could offer, essential oils are actually mind and body; induces
natural compounds derived from specific varieties of sleep
seeds, flowers, bark and other components of flora. Place a two or three drops on
Special distillation methods allow these oils to be a pillow for a restful night’s
extracted and used as concentrated fragrances with slumber
compositions and properties that promote various
benefits. ea s
Although many people choose to diffuse their oils into
the air, many pure and fully-organic varieties can be
used topically or internally to receive the most effective
results.
For more information on essential oils consider attending one of
the many informative meetings/consultations in your area.

comfort

physician owned. patient centered.

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anxiety
management

Traditional approach

SSRIs, SNRIs, etc.

CBD oilWhat’s an alternative?

The medicinal power of plants is nothing new to mankind — a It’s all about
species reliant on the healing properties of vegetation thousands women’s care
of years before bottled ibuprofen and Prozac hit the market and
were exchanged across pharmacy counters. As the reputation of Discover a place that cares for
the mainstream drug industry continues to drop — due to factors the entire person that is you.
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In recent years, cannabidiol (CBD) has stepped into conventional Women’s Care understands it’s all about you.
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by essentially rejuvenating the body-produced cannabinoids,
which help to monitor and balance mood, memory, appetite, and
immune system functions.
While long-term research on CBD and its benefits is still in its
early stages, countless investigations have shown the compound
to be extremely effective in lowering anxiety, relieving pain,
reducing blood sugar levels, curbing nicotine cravings, and
alleviating arthritis. Several studies have even discovered
properties of the drug that prevent seizures and treat epilepsy.
In terms of usage and consumption, medicinal CBD is typically
extracted in oil form and administered through a variety of ways,
such as by capsule, spray, or tincture dropper.

While CBD is not currently FDA-approved,
the cultivation and marketing of products
derived from industrial hemp (non-
psychoactive cannabis) is legal in the
United States. Each state has its own set of
laws and regulations regarding prescription
and dosage, so it is important to be mindful
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For more information on CBD oil check local
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Local Eau Claire radio host, Tess Morgan loses

half her size. She spent–in her words, “too much time staring out the
window, daydreaming about a life that I wasn’t living.”

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1/29/18 11:14 AM

pain management

Traditional approach

Prescription Opiods

massageWhat’s an alternative?
Addiction to opiates is a growing therapy
problem in the United States and Canada.
Pain relief therapies, such as massage

therapy, can be viable alternatives to the

prescription pain medicines that often serve as a gateway to illegal drugs such as heroin.

Addiction to prescription painkillers can promote relaxation, reduce produce energy and help muscles
is common. The National Institute anxiety and improve quality of life. recover from activity.
on Drug Abuse estimates that 4.7 Research indicates that massage A review published in the journal
million people in the United States therapy can reduce the incidence and Complementary Therapies in Clinical
are dependent on painkillers, the frequency of back pain, headache and Practice noted that moderate pressure
sale of which has increased by leg pain and can even reduce stress massage can lead to decreased
more than 300 percent since 1999. and tension. Massage therapy can be cortisol levels, helping to reduce
When prescriptions to oxycodone, an asset to those with myalgia, carpal stress and anxiety. Massage may
hydromorphone and fentanyl run out, tunnel syndrome and other conditions. help stimulate serotonin products,
many people turn to heroin as a less Researchers at McMaster University improving mood and feelings of
expensive and more readily available in Canada found that massage therapy well-being. Also, according to AMTA,
means of pain relief. affects the activity of certain genes, deeper massage stimulates blood
NIDA says that up to 7 percent of which directly reduces inflammation circulation to improve the supply of
people who are prescribed opiate or in muscles — the same results that oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
analgesic pain killers will become would occur if a person took pain while helping the lymphatic system
addicted. To help reduce the medication. Researchers tested to flush away waste products. It also
overprescribing epidemic and keep people who exercised and received eases tense and knotted muscles and
people from becoming addicted to massages afterward against a control stiff joints, improving mobility and
pain meds, people can look for other group, discovering that massage flexibility.
ways to alleviate pain. dampened the activity of proteins Massage therapy can be a viable
Massage therapy is a viable option known as inflammatory cytokines, alternative for pain sufferers who are
that can work wonders to improve which cause inflammation and pain. It reluctant to take potentially addictive
flexibility and offer relief from pain in also increased levels of proteins that prescription pain medications.
different parts of the body. In addition signal the muscles to produce more
to alleviating pain, massage therapy mitochondria, the cell structures that

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beauty hack nights, and lunch break gym sessions.
They not only absorb any excess oil in
dry shampoo the hair, but when applied to its roots,
give them an extra boost of volume. In
When the temple-throbbing buzz of your alarm this way, dry shampoo doubles as both a
sounds, and you’ve already maximized your hits shower alternative and styling product.
on the snooze, you may have to give up one or two Dry shampoos are typically sold as
elements in your morning routine. On days like aerosol sprays and mousses, but corn
these, your best friend is none other than dry starch and baby powder can function
shampoo — a water-free product for managing as cost-effective DIY alternatives to
locks clad in that greasy, bedhead sheen. achieve the same refreshed look, the trick
While dry shampoos have been available on is to brush out the excess. Another tip for
the market for decades, their recent rise in attaining pleasant-smelling tresses is to
popularity has brought them to shelves of apply a few drops of a favorite essential oil
drugstores and supermarkets nationwide. to your ngertips and run them through your
People value time and convenience, and dry hair.
shampoo ts the bill for any circumstance
where showers aren’t conducive to either Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Dry Shampoo, Tapioca
— think camping trips, after-work date Made with gentle tapioca starch, this salon formula dry
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A monotonous tick of the second hand slices through the sterile silence
suffocating the waiting room. Only the muf ed page- ipping of ancient
health magazines can be heard as Jen taps her foot, impatiently waiting
for her name to be called by the nurse. After taking the afternoon off from
work, commuting 25 miles to the nearest clinic, and arranging for a sitter
to pick up her youngest after school, the mom of two has already invested
excessive sums of time, money, and hassle into a seemingly simple doctor
visit for her seasonal u.

For a society that prioritizes convenience and affordability, it’s no wonder that a better

solution already exists for regular people like Jen. In an advanced and continually-

modernizing world where smart phones dominate and habitation on Mars appears

to be a not-too-distant possibility, “virtual care” has surfaced as the technological
HouseReturn of the
CallBy Nikki Lanzer accommodation to both cost
and ease. Known also as
“telemedicine” or “telehealth,”
virtual care is used to describe
the new virtual methods of
communication and consultation
between medical practitioners
and their patients. Through

video calls and online chat
platforms, clients can now
receive care from the comfort of
their living room sofas.

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“There is a
trade-off”

- Chris Meyer

Although virtual care has become a quicker, more Regional telehealth, on the other hand, can offer the
convenient option for people all across the United States, it added benefit of potential face-to-face consultation
has been especially beneficial to those who reside in rural since the practitioners come from a select, local pool
areas and have greater difficulty finding access to quality of nurse practitioners. With Care My Way, for example,
medical care. Connections to specialists can be made in Marshfield’s Director of Telehealth and Virtual Care Chris
minutes rather than a never-ending hopscotch of referrals Meyer explained that the nurse practitioners are chosen
and delays. from a directory of Marshfield Clinic nurse practitioners,
which may ultimately support virtual interactions with the
Throughout virtual care’s ascent to popularity over the promise and security of a tangible locale to touch base.
past decade, numerous national providers have emerged In addition, CMW gives practitioners full access to their
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committed to expanding its capabilities to full potential. continuity across an individual’s consultations.
MD Live, Doctor on Demand, and Teladoc are a few of
the most popular, but there are also providers that operate Since its inception in 2013, the Care My Way model has
regionally, such as Care My Way — a service offered transformed immensely, converting from a provider that
through the Marshfield Clinic Health System. solely utilized telephone services to one that now thrives
on its modes of virtual consultation.
But what exactly makes one virtual care provider favorable
to another? Are there benefits to choosing a local service According to Marshfield Clinic’s Director of Care
like Care My Way over a reputable national brand? And Management and Value Based Care Becky Birchmeier,
are any significant differences present between the larger, Care My Way has consequently become an extremely
established names to warrant one the better choice? helpful tool for patients in both lowering cost and
augmenting convenience. At only 40 dollars per
Apart from minor differences, when it comes to national consultation, patients can receive diagnoses and treatment
virtual care, most providers are fairly comparable. without straining their checkbook or Tetris-like schedule.
Regardless of which one an individual chooses, he or she Even though CMW services are primarily only intended to
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Photo courtesy of Marshfield Clinic. address minor or non-emergency issues — such as the flu, strep throat,
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While Care My Way and other telemedicine providers have proven to be
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“There is a trade-off,” Meyer said, “because what can and can’t be
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Although virtual care was never intended to fully replace in-person
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“Marshfield has been a leader in the use of telehealth to deliver high-
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For more information about the services offered by Care My Way, please visit
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