Cancer Care

Alcohol and Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Public health leaders continue to raise awareness about alcohol’s link to cancer, following a 2025 U.S. Surgeon General advisory that identified alcohol as a leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States. The advisory a...

Behavioral Health

When drinking feels normal, warning signs are easy to miss

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Excessive alcohol use is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States, responsible for nearly 180,000 deaths each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even with that level of impact...

Featured

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Services Available Across Aspirus Emergency Departments

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Access to specially trained forensic nurses can be limited in rural areas. To help ensure survivors receive timely care, Aspirus Health coordinates Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, or SANE, services across its emergency departments ...

Women's Health

Could It Be Endometriosis?

Monday, March 30, 2026

It’s incredibly frustrating to have something going on with your body that disrupts daily life. Even harder is not being able to pinpoint what it is.   For one in 10 women, the cause is endometriosis. With March being Endomet...

Cancer Care

Understanding Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer Treatment

Monday, March 23, 2026

Immunotherapy has become an important part of cancer treatment in recent years, offering a different approach than traditional chemotherapy or radiation.    Instead of going after cancer cells directly, these treatments ...

Featured

Care Conversations help patients navigate serious illness decisions

Monday, March 16, 2026

Aspirus is strengthening support for patients diagnosed with serious illnesses through Care Conversations, structured appointments that provide dedicated time for patients and providers to discuss goals, preferences, and expectati...

Healthy Living

Feeling Fine Is Not Enough When It Comes to Preventive Screenings

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Many serious health conditions develop quietly. High blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers often show no early warning signs, making routine screenings an essential part of staying healthy.    Aspirus Family Medi...

Healthy Living

Sleep Changes You Shouldn’t Ignore

Monday, March 9, 2026

If you’ve ever been frustrated by changes in your sleep patterns, you’re not alone. “Sleep changes are extremely common,” said Dr. Dakota Lundstrom, a primary care provider at Aspirus Health . “We see upwards of 40 to 50 percent o...

Healthy Living

Navigating Sleep During Daylight Saving Time

Thursday, March 5, 2026

As we prepare to "spring forward" and adjust our clocks this weekend, many people will feel the effects of the shift, particularly when it comes to sleep. While the transition may seem like a simple adjustment, it can have a meani...

Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Provides Relief for Excessive Sweating, Jaw Pain, and Chronic Migraines

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Botulinum toxin, commonly known by the brand name Botox, is widely recognized for its cosmetic applications. Increasingly, it is being used to treat medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and temporomandibul...

Behavioral Health

Ongoing Mental Health Challenges Facing Adolescents

Monday, March 2, 2026

World Teen Mental Wellness Day, observed March 2, highlights the continued challenges facing adolescents and their families. Behavioral health professionals at Aspirus Health say many of those challenges stem from disruptions that...

Cancer Care

Aspirus Cancer Care Brings Leading-Edge Clinical Trials and Advanced Therapies to Local Communities

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Advances in cancer research are moving quickly and understanding how to apply that research to real patients is critical to improving outcomes. At Aspirus Cancer Care, specialists are not only staying current with the latest data,...

Heart and Lung

Why Patients Are Choosing the WATCHMAN™ Device Over Blood Thinners

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

In your heart, there’s a small pouch that most people have never heard of. It’s called the left atrial appendage. For those with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, this is where more than 90 percent of stroke-causing clots form.  ...