Westfields Hospital & Clinic

08/03/2025

Although breastfeeding has numerous benefits to both mom and baby, it doesn’t always come easily. If you’re pregnant or postpartum, HealthPartners offers breastfeeding and lactation support.

To learn more, visit https://www.healthpartners.com/care/specialty/womens-health/breastfeeding/

07/29/2025

They’re on the sidelines, in the weight room, and always in your corner.

Our incredible athletic trainers support student-athletes every step of the way!

Kyle Ruhde and Teresa Buss, athletic trainers at Westfields Hospital & Clinic, partner closely with TRIA Orthopedics and spend much of their time at local high schools and in the community. Their work spans injury prevention, on-site care and recovery support, often serving as the first point of contact for injured athletes.

“The kids, parents and coaches are very appreciative of us being there,” says Teresa. “For a lot of the student-athletes, we're the first medical provider they go talk to when they're injured. We really encourage kids to see us as soon as possible to ensure a mild injury doesn't turn into something more serious or long term."

Our sports medicine doctors, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other experts work together as a team to achieve a common goal – safely getting you back to physical activity as quickly as possible.

Read more about the athletic training team’s work in the The Star-Observer: http://bit.ly/4lTXOYJ

07/24/2025

Dr. Gregory Cascino believes caring for your heart shouldn’t require a long, stressful commute. And for western Wisconsin and St. Croix Valley residents, that’s a reality with Westfields Hospital & Clinic and Lakeview Hospital.

To learn more about close-to-home heart care, visit

Residents of western Wisconsin and the St. Croix Valley can take heart knowing that excellent cardiology care is available close to home. The HealthPartners cardiology team has over 25 specialists

07/23/2025

Don’t miss your opportunity to support a meaningful cause on the course. The 17th Annual Westfields Hospital & Clinic Foundation Golf Tournament is set for Aug. 4 at New Richmond Golf Club.

Proceeds benefit urology services through improved equipment, education and therapy.

💲$150 per golfer
📅 Deadline: July 25
Register now: westfieldshospital.org/foundation/events

07/22/2025

Our orthopedic team is here to make your time with us the best it can be.

Learn more: https://www.shorturl.at/yxoep

07/20/2025

Spending at least 90 minutes outside each day is optimal for eye health, but if it’s sunny, be sure to wear sunglasses. To learn how to keep up with your eye care from the top eye doctors in the Twin Cities, visit https://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/eye/

07/15/2025

The 17th Annual Westfields Hospital & Clinic Foundation Golf Tournament is right around the corner – Aug. 4 at New Richmond Golf Club. Gather your team and secure your spot today!

This event supports urology services, helping fund tools, education and therapy for patients.

10:30 a.m. Registration
11:00 a.m. Boxed lunch
12:00 p.m. Shotgun start
Dinner and awards to follow

💲$150 per golfer
Learn more and register by July 25: westfieldshospital.org/foundation/events

07/15/2025

Expert care. Close to home.

07/14/2025

Go green! We’re winning awards for making health care sustainable at Westfields Hospital & Clinic.

We recently earned a Greenhealth Emerald award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental stewardship in health care. This recognition honors the top 20 percent of organizations that have shown commitment to improving environmental performance and advancing sustainable practices. We also won a Circle of Excellence award in Waste, which recognizes work we’ve done on our campus to create a cleaner, healthier environment.

“As one of the largest health care organizations in the region, we recognize that environmental stewardship is essential to our mission of improving health,” said Andrea Walsh, president and CEO of HealthPartners. “This recognition reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and the meaningful progress our teams are making to protect the health of future generations.”

To learn more about the honor, visit: http://bit.ly/3IkfL3M

07/12/2025

It's our honor to introduce our newest rural residency graduates!

Drs. Michal Budziakowski, Jake LaMirande and Tyler Weyer recently completed their final year of training at the Western Wisconsin Rural Family Medicine Residency program.

The rural residency program was launched in 2017 with the goal of reducing physician shortages and closing the gap in rural health care. These doctors have already had an important impact on our community, and they’re just getting started!

Congrats to our grads!

07/07/2025

Quick gut check: Are you due for a colonoscopy?

If you’re over 45, there’s a good chance the answer is yes. The same is true if you’re under 45 with a family history of polyps or colon cancer.

Dr. Dharma Sunjaya, a gastroenterologist at Hudson Hospital & Clinic, knows just how important these screenings can be.

“Colonoscopies are generally considered the gold standard,” he says. “Essentially, it provides a directive visualization of the colon to identify polyps and remove them before they develop into cancer. Preventing colon cancer is how colonoscopies can save lives.”

The Star-Observer recently visited our clinic and spoke with Dr. Sunjaya about the importance of colonoscopies: https://bit.ly/3ZZxwvk