Directory of Health Care and Services

Excellent facilities for mental and physical health care are very important to the West Bend community.

St. Joseph’s Hospital, a 121-bed hospital, has served the Washington County health care market since 1930. Major services include ambulatory/outpatient surgery and 24-7 emergency services. The hospital features a modern Cancer Care Center and New Life Center. Construction of a new $55 million replacement hospital located at Hwy 45 and Pleasant Valley Road is underway with an anticipated completion date in summer 2005. The new facility has received national attention for its innovative design focused on quality and safety.

SynergyHealth was established January 1, 2002, as a regional health care system that is the combination of the West Bend Clinic and St. Joseph’s Community Hospital. Health care services include Allergy, Ambulatory Day Surgery, Cardiology, Cosmetic Surgery, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Ear-Nose-Throat, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Services, Memory Assessment Center, Neurology, Nuclear Medicine, Nurse Midwifery, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology/Optometry, Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery, Pulmonology, Radiology Services (MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography), Sleep Medicine, Vascular Surgery and Urology.

Aurora Health Care is a not-for-profit Wisconsin healthcare provider and a nationally recognized leader in improving the quality of healthcare. The Aurora Health Center in West Bend offers the convenience of many services which include: audiology, cardiology, diabetic counseling, endocrinology, gasteroenterology, internal medicine, bone densitometry, dermatology, dietician, family practice, general surgery, laboratory services, neurology, occupational medicine, ophthalmology, optometry, otolaryngology, pharmacy, urgent care, vascular surgery, obstetrics & gynecology, oncology, optical, orthopedics & sports medicine, pediatric & adolescent medicine, rehabilitation services and x-ray services.

Many surrounding communities rely on Aurora Health Care and SynergyHealth to meet their overall healthcare needs. In addition, counseling centers, mental health facilities, and addiction recovery services are available to help people cope with temporary and long-term dysfunctional problems.

Licensed residential care facilities in West Bend have excellent reputations. Individuals in need of long-term care have many special programs and living environments from which to choose.

Other practitioners of physical health care are West Bend's Chiropractors. Their services in rehabilitation, health maintenance, injury prevention and education are used by many residents. Counseling centers, mental health facilities, and addiction recovery service help people cope with temporary and long term dysfunctional problems. Licensed residential care facilities in West Bend have excellent reputations. Individuals in need of long term care have many special programs and living environments from which to choose.

Cedar Community provides an array of health care, retirement, retreat, educational, therapy and recreational services to thousands of people. Facilities are located in several contiguous locations in a rural West Bend setting.

If you believe in the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, you will want to investigate the many fitness facilities and wellness programs available in West Bend. Programs are designed so that an individual may choose from a wide variety of programs tailored to meet exercise and health needs.