Diabetes Overview

Diabetes Overview Key Terms Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy.  It is a metabolic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin or if the body cannot make good use of the insulin it...

CVFC Hosts Press Conference for BadgerCare Support

Citizen Group Holds Press Conference in Support of BadgerCare   Last week, Citizen Action of Wisconsin held a press conference at CVFC, to demonstrate support for the expansion of BadgerCare.  Wisconsin is currently one of only 10 states that has refused federal...

Blood Pressure Basics

What is Blood Pressure? Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of the body.  When the heart pumps blood through your body, it causes pressure on the artery walls – thus being known as “blood pressure.”   How is Blood Pressure Monitored? To check your...