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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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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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Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Newborn Care

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Every year, Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the incredible dedication and skill exhibited by the healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to care for our most vulnerable population - premature a...

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The Impact of Social Media on Children: Navigating the Digital Landscape

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

In the fast-paced digital landscape, social media's influence on children is a pressing concern. As youngsters increasingly embrace the online world, it’s important to understand the effects of social media on their overall wellbe...

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The Vital Role of Childhood Immunizations

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Childhood immunizations stand as a cornerstone of modern medicine and public health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), four million deaths worldwide are prevented by childhood vaccinations every ye...

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Learning Infant CPR is Not Just a Skill – It's a Lifeline

Monday, August 21, 2023

Every caregiver should be familiar with Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). It's a technique used to revive infants under the age of one when they experience life-threatening situations. “While you may hope to never have t...

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Aspirus has your child’s back with these helpful backpack tips

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Backpacks are a practical and useful way to get textbooks and supplies to and from school. When used properly, they should ease your child’s load, not make it worse. “Improper backpack usage among children can lead to neck ...

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Fueling Success: A Registered Dietitian's Back-to-School Nutrition Advice for Parents

Thursday, August 3, 2023

As the back-to-school season approaches, parents are gearing up to ensure their children are well-prepared academically and emotionally. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is the critical role of nutrition in a child's g...

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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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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like You Think It Does

Aspirus trauma expert shares life-saving water safety tips ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day

What Pediatricians Wish You Knew About Well-Child Checks

Aspirus Clinician Highlights Early ADHD Identification and Support for Children

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Newborn Care

The Impact of Social Media on Children: Navigating the Digital Landscape

The Vital Role of Childhood Immunizations

Learning Infant CPR is Not Just a Skill – It's a Lifeline

Aspirus has your child’s back with these helpful backpack tips

Fueling Success: A Registered Dietitian's Back-to-School Nutrition Advice for Parents

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