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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with an estimated 1 in 5 Americans developing it by age 70. In fact, there are more new cases of skin cancer each year than all other cancers combined . &nbs...

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Spring Cleaning Should Include Your Medicine Cabinet

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

As families begin spring cleaning, health experts are encouraging people to take a closer look at one often overlooked area: the medicine cabinet. With Drug Take Back Day approaching on April 25, it’s a timely reminder to safely d...

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Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference This Spring

Thursday, April 9, 2026

As temperatures rise and pollen levels increase across the region, many people are reaching for tissues and wondering the same thing: Is this a cold, or is it allergies? The symptoms often overlap, making it eas...

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Feeling Fine Does Not Always Mean Your Heart Is Healthy

Thursday, February 12, 2026

During American Heart Month, Aspirus is helping patients better understand how common heart medications protect long term health, even when symptoms are not present. Conditions like high blood pressure and high choles...

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Using Over-the-Counter Medications Safely During Cold and Flu Season

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The return to work, school, and regular routines after the holidays can bring an uptick in cold and flu symptoms. As people reach for over-the-counter (OTC) medications, Aspirus Pharmacy Resident Kenneth Yuk is reminding the commu...

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Safe Sleep Support During the Holidays Starts at Your Pharmacy

Monday, December 15, 2025

The holidays are meant to be joyful, but the combination of travel, packed schedules, and disrupted routines can take a toll on both stress levels and sleep. As a result, many people reach for over-the-counter remedies to help the...

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How to Keep Heartburn Off the Menu This Thanksgiving

Monday, November 24, 2025

From rich side dishes to an extra glass of wine, holiday indulgence can often bring an unwelcome guest to the table: heartburn. “Heartburn becomes more prevalent during the holiday season, most likely due to the incre...

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When Antibiotics Help and When They Don’t

Monday, November 17, 2025

Antibiotics are among the most powerful tools in modern medicine, yet they are often used when they aren’t needed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least one in three antibiotic prescriptions i...

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Aspirus Shares Medication Safety Message

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

The danger is real and growing. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), five out of ten counterfeit pills seized in 2024 tested contained a potentially deadly dose of fentanyl in the agency’s latest laboratory...

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Keep Medications Out of Reach This Halloween Season

Monday, October 27, 2025

As Halloween approaches, candy is everywhere, but not everything that looks like candy is safe to eat. “Many medications are small, colorful, and sometimes flavored to make them easier to take,” said Kenneth Yuk, Aspirus Pharmacy ...

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Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Before Cold and Flu Season

Thursday, October 23, 2025

As cold and flu season approaches, Aspirus Health is reminding community members to check their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of any expired or unused medications. The upcoming National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Octob...

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Healthy Aging Month: Keep Your Medication List Up to Date

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

As people get older, their health care often involves several providers and a growing list of prescriptions. Keeping those medications organized is an important step in staying safe and healthy. This September, during Healthy Agin...

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Common Medications Can Increase Risk of Falls

Thursday, September 11, 2025

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a time to spotlight one of the leading causes of injury among older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls send about three million people to...

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Overdose Awareness Day: Naloxone Can Save a Life

Friday, August 29, 2025

International Overdose Awareness Day, observed on August 31, raises awareness about the impact of overdose and highlights tools that can save lives. One of the most effective is Naloxone (brand name Narcan), a medication that can ...

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The 3 Types of Skin Cancers and How to Spot Them

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Spring Cleaning Should Include Your Medicine Cabinet

Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference This Spring

Feeling Fine Does Not Always Mean Your Heart Is Healthy

Using Over-the-Counter Medications Safely During Cold and Flu Season

Safe Sleep Support During the Holidays Starts at Your Pharmacy

How to Keep Heartburn Off the Menu This Thanksgiving

When Antibiotics Help and When They Don’t

Aspirus Shares Medication Safety Message

Keep Medications Out of Reach This Halloween Season

Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Before Cold and Flu Season

Healthy Aging Month: Keep Your Medication List Up to Date

Common Medications Can Increase Risk of Falls

Overdose Awareness Day: Naloxone Can Save a Life