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As families look ahead to summer fun, Aspirus Health reminds parents that summer is a great time to keep kids on track with well-child visits. And for students participating in sports or other activities next school year, well-chi...

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Healthy Living

Well-Child Checkups Cover Sports Physical Requirements and More

Friday, May 3, 2024

As families look ahead to summer fun, Aspirus Health reminds parents that summer is a great time to keep kids on track with well-child visits. And for students participating in sports or other activities next school year, well-chi...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Getting Snagged Could Land You in the People Catcher’s Club

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

For over 30 years, the People Catcher’s Club displays at Aspirus Eagle River Hospital (AERH) and Howard Young Medical Center (HYMC) in Woodruff have been collecting lures impaled in anglers. It’s one club you don’t want to belong ...

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Pharmacy

Dispose of Unused Medications Safely on Drug Take Back Day

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Last October, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) removed nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded medication from nearly 5,000 Drug Take Back Day collection sites across the nation. The DEA has removed almost 18 mill...

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Healthy Living

Five Reasons Why It Is Important for Adults to Get Vaccinated

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time and there are risks for different diseases. “Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care me...

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Healthy Living

Empowering Kids for a Healthy Future

Monday, April 22, 2024

Habits developed during childhood often shape lifelong health outcomes. Encouraging healthy habits from an early age can significantly improve children's quality of life as they grow older. Every Kid Healthy Week, observed annuall...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Expert Advice: Ease Into Outdoor Activities with Hip or Knee Pain

Friday, April 19, 2024

With Spring coming early to Upper Michigan, people are eager to return to their favorite outdoor activities. But before heading back outside, it is important for people with hip or knee pain to remember that your body needs time t...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

How to Reduce the Risk of Injuries in Young Athletes

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Participating in youth sports can lead to immediate and long-term benefits for children. Unfortunately, sports injuries can, and do, occur. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half o...

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Healthy Living

Who will speak for you?

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Who will make and communicate your medical decisions if you are unable to speak for yourself? Many people don’t realize that Wisconsin and Michigan are not next-of-kin states. This means that spouses, adult children, parent...

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Healthy Living

Aspirus Fitness Expert Breaks Down Exercise Barriers

Thursday, April 11, 2024

In today's fast-paced world, finding time for exercise can seem daunting, as highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) findings that only 24 percent of adults meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for A...

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Cancer Care, Featured

The Rise of Early-Onset Cancer in Young Americans

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged in the United States. A 2023 study reveals that certain types of cancer are being diagnosed more frequently among younger adults. Aspirus Health's data...

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Healthy Living

Measles Resurgence

Monday, April 8, 2024

As of March 21, 2024, there have been 64 reported cases of measles across the U.S. in 17 states. Several cases have been reported in the Midwest, including 28 cases in Illinois, three in Minnesota, and one case in Michigan. ...

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Women's Health

5 Myths and Facts about C-Sections

Friday, April 5, 2024

Around 10,000 babies are welcomed into the world every day in the United States, with each baby having a unique birth and delivery. While vaginal births are most common, a cesarean birth (commonly referred to as a “c-section”) is ...

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Healthy Living

Navigating the Vitamin C Skincare Maze

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Vitamin C has long been lauded in the skincare community for its potential to transform the skin, offering benefits such as enhanced brightness, improved firmness, and protection against environmental damage. Diving deeper into th...

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Well-Child Checkups Cover Sports Physical Requirements and More

Well-Child Checkups Cover Sports Physical Requirements and More

Getting Snagged Could Land You in the People Catcher’s Club

Dispose of Unused Medications Safely on Drug Take Back Day

Five Reasons Why It Is Important for Adults to Get Vaccinated

Empowering Kids for a Healthy Future

Expert Advice: Ease Into Outdoor Activities with Hip or Knee Pain

How to Reduce the Risk of Injuries in Young Athletes

Who will speak for you?

Aspirus Fitness Expert Breaks Down Exercise Barriers

The Rise of Early-Onset Cancer in Young Americans

Measles Resurgence

5 Myths and Facts about C-Sections

Navigating the Vitamin C Skincare Maze