Information For Media

Members of the media are invited to use the resources below. The Aspirus Health Media Relations team is here to help support health-related story development, share timely updates, and connect journalists with the right subject matter experts across a wide range of medical specialties. We are happy to help coordinate interviews with Aspirus Health medical professionals whenever possible. If you are working on a story, need a medical resource, or would like to speak with an expert, please reach out to our Public Relations team directly.

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Patient Condition Reports

The Aspirus Media Relations team provides general patient condition information within the limitations imposed by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). A patient name is required. Release of detailed information or information about minors requires written consent of the parent, guardian or legal representative.

If a patient is admitted, the following one-word responses are permitted:

• Undetermined: Patient is awaiting physician and assessment.
• Good: Vital signs, including pulse, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure, are within normal limits.  The patient is conscious and comfortable.
• Fair: Vital signs are within normal limits, but the patient may be uncomfortable or suffering minor complications.
• Serious: Vital signs may be outside normal limits and treatments are being directed toward assisting return of some vital signs to normal limits. There may be signs of organ system instability and mechanical systems may be necessary.
• Critical: Vital signs are frequently outside normal limits and one or more organ systems are in failure.  There are major complications and artificial devices are being used.  Patient is only partly responsive to outside stimulation or in a coma.
• Treated and Released: Received treatment but not admitted.
• Treated and Transferred: Received treatment. Transferred to a different facility. We will not provide the name of the facility in which patients are transferred.

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