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During Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month, health care providers are drawing attention to the unique challenges facing families of critically ill and premature newborns, particularly in rural communities where access to speci...

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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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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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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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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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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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Back-to-School Sleep Tips Every Parent Can Use

Monday, August 3, 2026

As families prepare for another school year, school supply lists, open houses and new schedules often top the to-do list. But there is one back-to-school essential that can have just as much impact on a child's success in the clas...

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What Pediatricians Wish You Knew About Well-Child Checks

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

A well-child visit is a routine check-up focused on a child’s overall health. Beginning shortly after birth and continuing through adolescence, these visits are scheduled at key stages of childhood to monitor growth and developmen...

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Aspirus Clinician Highlights Early ADHD Identification and Support for Children

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Aspirus Health is spotlighting the importance of early ADHD identification in children ages six to 12, emphasizing how timely evaluation can improve long-term outcomes at home and in school. Jessica Peplinski, PAC, a pediatric phy...

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Aspirus Health Pediatrician Shares Tips For Buying Safe Toys This Holiday Season

Thursday, December 8, 2022

It's a magical time of year and the season of giving. There’s a feeling of delight when a child holds a treasured toy for the first time. That precious look in the child's eyes says it all. For grownups, that's the joy of giving t...

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Protecting Newborns through Neonatal Transports

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Some patients, even the littlest, need to be transported to hospitals when complications arise . In the United States, nearly 70,000 neonatal transports occur annually. This year, Aspirus Wausau Hospital NICU (neonatal intensive c...

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Easy Things You Can Do to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween

Friday, October 28, 2022

Halloween can be one of the most fun nights of the year for children across America, but for parents, it can be one of the most nerve-wracking as well. On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on a...

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Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month highlights the importance of specialized newborn transport

Aspirus teams help connect critically ill and premature infants in rural communities with advanced neonatal care

Why Newborn Screening Matters for Every New Baby

When should children stay home from school?

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

Back-to-School Sleep Tips Every Parent Can Use

What Pediatricians Wish You Knew About Well-Child Checks

Aspirus Clinician Highlights Early ADHD Identification and Support for Children

Aspirus Health Pediatrician Shares Tips For Buying Safe Toys This Holiday Season

Protecting Newborns through Neonatal Transports

Easy Things You Can Do to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween