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Pediatrics

Why Newborn Screening Matters for Every New Baby

Friday, September 25, 2026

Newborn screening helps families and health care providers identify serious health conditions before symptoms appear. Performed shortly after birth, this routine test helps ensure babies receive treatment and care as early as poss...

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Pharmacy

Medications and Fall Risk

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Falls Prevention Month highlights the importance of reducing fall risk, and medications are one often-overlooked factor. Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications can increase the likelihood of a fall, making medicatio...

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Behavioral Health

Aspirus Health Promotes Year-Round Suicide Prevention Through Conversation and Connection

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

During Suicide Prevention Month, Aspirus Health is encouraging people to start conversations about mental health and suicide prevention. Behavioral health leaders say those conversations can help people feel supported and remind t...

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Featured, Healthy Living

Respiratory illness season approaches: Health experts encourage early prevention

Monday, September 14, 2026

Respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) return to communities every fall and winter, contributing to missed school and work, disrupted family routines and increased health care visit...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Early Warning Signs May Signal Increased Fall Risk

Thursday, September 10, 2026

A fall rarely happens without warning. Changes in balance or confidence can signal an increased risk of falling, particularly among older adults, long before an injury occurs, according to Aspirus Health physical therapist Jessica...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Aspirus emphasizes early recognition, teamwork during Sepsis Awareness Month

Thursday, September 3, 2026

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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Heart and Lung

National recommendations highlight team approach for treating complex atrial fibrillation

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

For patients living with persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib), finding the right treatment isn't always straightforward. New national recommendations released this summer emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to caring for compl...

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Cancer Care

Low-Dose CT Screening Helps Detect Lung Cancer Earlier, Expanding Treatment Options

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but advances in screening and treatment are helping physicians detect the disease earlier and improve outcomes for patients. According to the Nat...

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Pediatrics

When should children stay home from school?

Thursday, August 27, 2026

As students return to the classroom, parents can expect their children to encounter plenty of germs. Children average more than two to three colds each year, according to the American Lung Association , making it important for fam...

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Pharmacy

Do You Need to Change Your Sunscreen?

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved bemotrizinol, the first new active sunscreen ingredient approved for use in the United States in nearly 20 years. For most consumers, the approval does not mean they ne...

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Pediatrics

Back-to-School Reminder: Energy Drinks Are Not a Healthy Shortcut for Students

Monday, August 24, 2026

As families prepare for a new school year, many students may look for a quick boost to manage early mornings, homework, athletics and busy after-school schedules. But health experts caution that energy drinks are not a safe or hea...

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Pediatrics

Sports Physical or Annual Exam? A Well-Child Visit Covers Both

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Parents deciding whether to schedule a sports physical or an annual exam can often accomplish both in a single well-child visit. According to Sarah Dennison, MD, pediatrician with Aspirus Health , annual well-child visits include ...

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Pediatrics

How 3 Family Meals a Week Can Lead to Healthier Kids

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Between school, sports, work and after-school activities, finding time for everyone in your family to eat together on a regular basis can feel nearly impossible. However, research shows families don't need to sh...

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Why Newborn Screening Matters for Every New Baby

Aspirus expert explains how routine screening helps detect serious health conditions before symptoms appear.

Why Newborn Screening Matters for Every New Baby

Medications and Fall Risk

Aspirus Health Promotes Year-Round Suicide Prevention Through Conversation and Connection

Respiratory illness season approaches: Health experts encourage early prevention

Early Warning Signs May Signal Increased Fall Risk

Aspirus emphasizes early recognition, teamwork during Sepsis Awareness Month

National recommendations highlight team approach for treating complex atrial fibrillation

Low-Dose CT Screening Helps Detect Lung Cancer Earlier, Expanding Treatment Options

When should children stay home from school?

Do You Need to Change Your Sunscreen?

Back-to-School Reminder: Energy Drinks Are Not a Healthy Shortcut for Students

Sports Physical or Annual Exam? A Well-Child Visit Covers Both

How 3 Family Meals a Week Can Lead to Healthier Kids