Contact: Susan Barber Lindquist
715-838-3012
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –– Luther Midelfort experts will offer information about digestive health from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Oakwood Mall near the “Oakwood Forest” play area and Luther Midelfort kiosk.
Learn about:
• Colon cancer prevention
• Acid reflux
• Celiac sprue
• Lactose intolerance
• Irritable bowel syndrome
Activities for children include a coloring activity and healthy snacks.
Luther Midelfort gastroenterologists also will give free health talks:
• 9:30 a.m. — “Bacteria: The Good and the Bad,” by Dr. Jack Ramage
• 10:15 a.m. — “Celiac Sprue: Against the Grain,” by Dr. Charles Nordstrom
• 11 a.m. — “Colon Cancer: The Silent Killer,” by Dr. Greg Derfus
For more information, call 715-838-3737.
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In partnership with Mayo Clinic, Luther Midelfort offers a full range of quality medical services, including cardiac and orthopedic surgery, cancer and trauma care programs. Through a network of community-based healthcare providers in west-central Wisconsin, Luther Midelfort provides access to experts close to home.
