Healing Beyond the Emergency

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Reconstructive  plastic surgery plays an important role  in helping individuals heal after traumatic injuries. These procedures restore function and appearance following accidents, falls, or other events that damage...

Pharmacy

Using Over-the-Counter Medications Safely During Cold and Flu Season

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The return to work, school, and regular routines after the holidays can bring an uptick in cold and flu symptoms. As people reach for over-the-counter  (OTC) medications, Aspirus Pharmacy Resident Kenneth Yuk is remindin...

Fitness and Wellness

Aspirus Athletic Trainer Shares Guidance for Safely Starting a New Workout Routine in the New Year

Friday, January 2, 2026

Aspirus Athletic Trainer Colin Barker is offering practical guidance to help individuals begin new workout routines safely, emphasizing the importance of realistic expectations, proper warm-ups, and understanding the difference be...

Healthy Living

Should Kids Have New Year’s Resolutions?

Thursday, January 1, 2026

If you made a resolution last New Year’s, you were already in the minority. Research consistently shows that only about  three in ten adults set New Year’s goals . Following through is even less common, with participation and...

Healthy Living

GERD Symptoms Go Beyond Heartburn: Here’s What to Watch For

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects millions of Americans every year, yet it often goes undiagnosed or inadequately treated.  Dr. Joshua Pogorelec, a general surgeon with Aspirus Health , says common misconcepti...

Safety/Injury Prevention

Aspirus Health Occupational Therapist Shares Guidance on Safe Snow Shoveling

Monday, December 29, 2025

As winter storms impact communities across the Upper Midwest, Aspirus Health is urging residents to take precautions when shoveling snow to avoid injury. Occupational Therapist Nathaniel Kropidlowski explains that improper body me...

Healthy Living

How to Know Where to Go for Care During Cold and Flu Season

Monday, December 22, 2025

Colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses are common this time of year, and it is not always clear where to go when symptoms begin. Aspirus Health is sharing guidance to help the community get timely  care wh...

Pharmacy

Safe Sleep Support During the Holidays Starts at Your Pharmacy

Monday, December 15, 2025

The holidays are meant to be joyful, but the combination of travel, packed schedules, and disrupted routines can take a toll on both stress levels and sleep. As a result, many people reach for over-the-counter remedies to help the...

Featured

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Opens New Dual Helipad to Enhance Emergency Transport and Patient Access

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Aspirus Wausau Hospital has opened a new dual helipad that expands its capacity for emergency air transport and supports faster access to advanced medical care for patients across north central Wisconsin. The upgraded facility rep...

Healthy Living

Keep Kids Safe in Winter Car Seats with These Tips from Aspirus Health

Monday, December 8, 2025

As winter weather settles in, parents face a common dilemma: how to keep kids warm without compromising car seat safety.  Taylor Koehnen, Family Medicine Physician Assistant at Aspirus Health , says bulky winter coats can pos...

Fitness and Wellness

Preparing for Cold Weather Sports Safely with Aspirus Physical Therapist Ethan Hickcox

Thursday, December 4, 2025

As temperatures drop and winter sports ramp up, Aspirus Health is urging athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to take extra precautions before hitting the slopes, ice, or trails. Cold weather sports place unique demands on the body, i...

Community Stories

Marathon County Launches Nation’s First Hmong QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

A first-of-its-kind mental health initiative is creating new opportunities for suicide prevention education in Hmong-speaking communities. Thanks to a collaborative effort in central Wisconsin, official QPR (Question, Persuade, Re...

Healthy Living

Aspirus Health Highlights the Lifelong Value of Diabetes Education

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Aspirus Health is underscoring the critical role of diabetes education in helping patients manage their condition and prevent long-term complications. With more than 37 million Americans living with diabetes, according to the Cent...