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Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body's response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.7 million adults and more...

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Safety/Injury Prevention, Community Stories

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like You Think It Does

Thursday, July 23, 2026

As families head to lakes, rivers and pools this summer, a local trauma expert is reminding everyone that drowning is often fast, silent and difficult to recognize. World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on ...

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ATV and UTV Crashes Raise Safety Concerns During Summer Riding Season

Monday, July 20, 2026

Every year, hospitals throughout the region treat patients with serious injuries following ATV and UTV crashes. Health care providers and public safety officials remind riders that these vehicles require the same caution and prepa...

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Aspirus and Whitefeather Organics Strengthen Community Access to Fresh Produce Through Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Aspirus and Whitefeather Organics are expanding access to fresh, locally grown produce through the Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program (FVRx), a community health initiative that provides eligible patients with vouchers rede...

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Aspirus Health and The Community Blood Center Underscore the Life Saving Impact of Consistent Community Participation

Friday, June 12, 2026

Every day, hospitals across the region rely on donated blood to care for trauma patients, support surgeries, provide cancer treatments, and respond to medical emergencies. In recognition of World Blood Donor Day on June 14, Aspiru...

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National Health Care Decisions Day Highlights Importance of Advance Care Directives

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

National Health Care Decisions Day, observed annually on April 16, encourages individuals to plan by documenting their medical care preferences through advance care directives. Health care leaders at Aspirus say these legal docume...

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Addressing Addiction: Understanding the Importance of Seeking Treatment

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Substance abuse continues to be a significant concern across many communities, with alcohol, opioids, and methamphetamine use among the most common challenges individuals face. Health care professionals emphasize that addiction is...

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How An Hour of Your Time Could Save Someone’s Life

Monday, January 19, 2026

Imagine walking into your local grocery store and smiling at a young mom with a newborn. You’d never know it’s her first time out since a life-threatening delivery. After hours of labor, she hemorrhaged, but a blood transfusion sa...

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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...

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Tree Stand Safety

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Tree stand-related incidents are among the leading causes of hunting injuries each year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). As firearm deer hunting season opens this month across Wisconsin , Minneso...

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Aspirus Health and Three Bridges Create Lifelines for Substance Use Support

Thursday, May 8, 2025

In an ongoing effort to address the challenges of substance use recovery, Aspirus Health and Three Bridges Recovery are coming together to provide healing and support for individuals facing substance use challenges. By combining m...

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Addressing Addiction

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Substance abuse continues to be a significant concern across many communities, with alcohol, opioids, and methamphetamine use among the most common challenges individuals face. Health care professionals emphasize that addiction is...

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Community Stories

Advancing Healthcare Education Through Innovation

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Aspirus and North Central Technical College (NTC) are working together to bring immersive reality technology into healthcare education. This partnership is giving students a chance to experience clinical scenarios like never befor...

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Aspirus Health Proudly Serves Veterans

Friday, November 8, 2024

Each year on Veterans Day, the nation unites to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly served their country. Aspirus Health is committed to recognizing and supporting veterans every day, ensuring they receive the care a...

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Aspirus emphasizes early recognition, teamwork during Sepsis Awareness Month

Education, technology and coordinated care help improve outcomes for patients with life-threatening infections.

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like You Think It Does

ATV and UTV Crashes Raise Safety Concerns During Summer Riding Season

Aspirus and Whitefeather Organics Strengthen Community Access to Fresh Produce Through Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program

Aspirus Health and The Community Blood Center Underscore the Life Saving Impact of Consistent Community Participation

National Health Care Decisions Day Highlights Importance of Advance Care Directives

Addressing Addiction: Understanding the Importance of Seeking Treatment

How An Hour of Your Time Could Save Someone’s Life

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

Tree Stand Safety

Aspirus Health and Three Bridges Create Lifelines for Substance Use Support

Addressing Addiction

Advancing Healthcare Education Through Innovation

Aspirus Health Proudly Serves Veterans