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A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the arteries of the lungs, most often caused by a blood clot that forms in the legs or lower body and travels upward. It is a condition that can range from a nuisance to life threatening. Alth...

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Heart and Lung

Aspirus PERT program improves outcomes for patients with pulmonary embolism

Monday, October 6, 2025

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the arteries of the lungs, most often caused by a blood clot that forms in the legs or lower body and travels upward. It is a condition that can range from a nuisance to life threatening. Alth...

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Healthy Living

Microneedling with PRP Sees Rising Interest for Skin Renewal

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is drawing increased interest from people seeking non-surgical ways to improve skin tone, texture, and elasticity. The treatment uses the body’s own healing process to stimulate collag...

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Cancer Care

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Shines Spotlight on High-Risk Women

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that understanding your personal risk could save your life. For women at higher risk, starting early conversations with a specialist can make a crucial difference. According to the...

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Pharmacy

Healthy Aging Month: Keep Your Medication List Up to Date

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

As people get older, their health care often involves several providers and a growing list of prescriptions. Keeping those medications organized is an important step in staying safe and healthy. This September, during Healthy Agin...

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Fitness and Wellness

Creating Healthy Habits to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Monday, September 29, 2025

September is National Childhood Obesity Month, a time to raise awareness about a condition that impacts about one in five children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Joseph Nov...

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Heart and Lung

Aspirus Cardiology Urges Cholesterol Awareness During National Cholesterol Education Month

Monday, September 29, 2025

Throughout National Cholesterol Education Month, Aspirus Health is amplifying awareness across its system about the critical role cholesterol plays in heart health. Megan Johnson, APNP, a nurse practitioner with Aspirus Cardiology...

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Cancer Care

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week

Friday, September 26, 2025

About one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. During Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Week (September 28 – October 4), Aspirus Health is remindi...

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Heart and Lung

Silent but serious

Thursday, September 25, 2025

September is AFib Awareness Month, a time to focus on atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heart rhythm in the United States. AFib raises the risk of stroke and heart failure, yet it is frequently missed. The American He...

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Cancer Care

World Cancer Research Day

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but research is changing the outlook for patients. On World Cancer Research Day, September 24, Aspirus Health is highlighting the impact of clinical trials and personali...

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Fitness and Wellness

Aspirus Health Shares Expert Advice for National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

With National Women’s Health and Fitness Day approaching on September 24, Aspirus Health is encouraging women of all ages to take small, sustainable steps toward prioritizing their physical well-being. According to Ta...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Falls Prevention: Helping Older Adults Stay Safe and Independent

Monday, September 22, 2025

One in four Americans age 65 and older experiences a fall each year. These incidents, identified by the National Council on Aging as the leading cause of injury for older adults, can set off a chain of physical and emotional setba...

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Healthy Living

Managing Pain Responsibly

Thursday, September 18, 2025

The opioid crisis has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, shifting from an issue primarily related to prescription painkillers to a broad public health emergency now driven by heroin and the highly potent fen...

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Healthy Living

Acne is Common, but Help is Available

Monday, September 15, 2025

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans each year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). While many teens expect to deal with breakouts, acne can last wel...

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Aspirus PERT program improves outcomes for patients with pulmonary embolism

Aspirus PERT program improves outcomes for patients with pulmonary embolism

Microneedling with PRP Sees Rising Interest for Skin Renewal

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Shines Spotlight on High-Risk Women

Healthy Aging Month: Keep Your Medication List Up to Date

Creating Healthy Habits to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Aspirus Cardiology Urges Cholesterol Awareness During National Cholesterol Education Month

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week

Silent but serious

World Cancer Research Day

Aspirus Health Shares Expert Advice for National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

Falls Prevention: Helping Older Adults Stay Safe and Independent

Managing Pain Responsibly

Acne is Common, but Help is Available