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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...

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Thursday, November 20, 2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Aspirus Health is on a mission to educate patients and the community on the importance of lung cancer screening. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the l...

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Heart Healthy Holiday Travel Tips

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, many people prepare for travel to visit loved ones or enjoy seasonal festivities. However, for those with cardiovascular conditions, holiday travel poses unique risks that can lead to serious heal...

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Aspirus Nurse Practitioner Urges Heart Health Awareness as Hunting Season Approaches

Monday, November 10, 2025

As deer hunting season ramps up across the Midwest, a local cardiac nurse practitioner is urging hunters, especially women and those with a history of heart disease, to pay close attention to their cardiovascular health. Megan Joh...

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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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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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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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Cardiac Rehab can help heal your heart, get you back to living life

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

When you are living with heart disease, especially if you have just had a heart attack or heart surgery, it is normal to worry about your quality of life going forward. How much activity is too much? Am I eating the right food? Wi...

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Aspirus Promotes Early Heart Disease Detection with Coronary Calcium Score Scan

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, often developing silently before symptoms appear. In recognition of Heart Month, Aspirus Health is raising awareness about an advanced, non-invasive test, the ...

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The Hidden Heart Risk

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting millions of people. While many factors can contribute to AFib episodes, research shows that alcohol is a significant trigger—even in small amounts. Stu...

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Aspirus Health Warns of Heart Risks Associated with Snow Shoveling

Saturday, February 8, 2025

As winter weather blankets the Upper Midwest, Aspirus Health is reminding residents of the potential dangers snow shoveling can pose to heart health, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions or who are not regularly act...

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High Blood Pressure

Monday, February 3, 2025

In 2024, Americans turned to Google for answers to their health concerns, with “What causes high blood pressure?” among the most searched questions. Soliant Health, a health care job search site that analyzed 2024 Google se...

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Cold Weather Increases Risk of Heart Attacks

Friday, January 17, 2025

As temperatures drop, the risk of heart-related health issues, particularly heart attacks, rises significantly. Research has highlighted the connection between cold weather and cardiovascular events, raising concern for individual...

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Aspirus Heart Care First in Region to Use New Technology to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

Monday, June 17, 2024

As leaders in cardiovascular care, Aspirus Heart Care recently became the first in the region to use pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) using the Medtronic PulseSelect™ PFA system. AFib is one of the m...

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

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Heart Healthy Holiday Travel Tips

Aspirus Nurse Practitioner Urges Heart Health Awareness as Hunting Season Approaches

Aspirus PERT program improves outcomes for patients with pulmonary embolism

Aspirus Cardiology Urges Cholesterol Awareness During National Cholesterol Education Month

Silent but serious

Cardiac Rehab can help heal your heart, get you back to living life

Aspirus Promotes Early Heart Disease Detection with Coronary Calcium Score Scan

The Hidden Heart Risk

Aspirus Health Warns of Heart Risks Associated with Snow Shoveling

High Blood Pressure

Cold Weather Increases Risk of Heart Attacks

Aspirus Heart Care First in Region to Use New Technology to Treat Atrial Fibrillation