Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with CEO, Eilidh Pederson with a special edition podcast. 

In this episode, Eilidh and Dr. Douglas discuss the recent HSHS (Hospital Sisters Health System) closures. They discuss the impact this will have on WWH and how it will affect the capacity here. We cover topics such as what it means for our patients and community, how will we respond and much more.

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Katie Findlay. 

In this episode, Dr. Findlay discusses her medical background including her Family Medicine residency at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, TX and the 7 years of active duty in the US Army at Fort Hood, Fort Sill, OK, and Iraq.

Dr. Findlay has a passion for providing patients with lifestyle medicine/integrative medicine services through our Simple Health program. She discusses this program and much more!

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with WWH Board Chair and owner of Flagship Ford of Baldwin, John Buelow. 

In this episode, John discusses his interest in joining the board and what role he plays in WWH's governance. With his minimal experience in the healthcare field, how has John adapted and brought his business mindset to setting up WWH for the present and future. Dr. Douglas and John discuss the challenges WWH faces, but with a dedicated team of staff, board members like John, and many others; WWH continues to strive for success.

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with this year's Reid Berger Memorial Medical Staff Award recipient, Family Practice Provider -  Russell Roloff, MD. 

In this episode, Dr. Roloff briefly touches on his transition of practicing overseas in Africa and what challenges he would experience during his stay. Dr. Roloff also manages multiple roles such as teaching Nurse Practitioners and Physican Assistants students as well as handling the Clinical Director for the Rural Health Clinic role. He walks through these processes and what resources are provided to succeed.

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with the Women's Health Provider, Sara Brown, CNM, CNP, APNP.

In this episode, Sara dives into her background and what steps she had to take to find a home at WWH. She also praises two former functional medicine providers that paved the way for her to find success here. Does Sara notice any insurance barriers with her functional medicine services? She covers all that and much more!

In this episode, we flip the script as CEO Eildih Pederson sits down and interviews our podcast host and associate chief of staff, Dr. Michael Douglas.

We learn about what inspired Dr. Douglas to pursue a medical career and how his background and personal values aligned with the responsibiliies of a physician. Is artificial intelligence diving into the medical field and how will that affect clinical trials? As an author of two novels, Dr. Douglas discusses how he effectively manages his time behind a multitude of interests.

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, Ben Wunrow, PT, DPT.

In this episode, Ben discusses his background and why he chose to dive into a rehabilitation career, the capabilities of our physical therapists having a close-knit relationship with providers on-site and much more!

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with Endocrinologist, Dr. Kheng Joe Lau, MD

In this episode, Dr. Lau discusses his transition from coming into the US from Malaysia in 2015 and how he ended up here at WWH.

Will changing your lifestyle help manage your diabetes? Obesity is a growing issue here in the US and taking control of your diet and exercise should be one of your primary focuses in improving your everyday life.

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with General Surgeon, Dr. Wendy Liu, D.O..

In this episode, they discuss Dr. Liu's journey coming from the province of Haibei, China, the advancements in technology, her mindset going into procedures and much more!

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with Certified Nurse Midwife, Sarah Tyler-Peterson.

They discuss Sarah's journey of transitioning into a midwife, how midwives and primary care providers work together, the process of she handles each patient differently, and much more!