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Posts:Safety/Injury Prevention (35)

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

The opioid crisis has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, shifting from an issue primarily related to prescription painkillers to a broad public health emergency now driven by heroin and the highly potent fen...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Understanding Sepsis

Friday, September 5, 2025

Every year, sepsis silently strikes down at least 1.7 million adults in the United States, a staggering number that continues to rise . As the population ages, antibiotic resistance grows, and more individuals manage chronic disea...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Suicide Prevention Awareness

Thursday, September 4, 2025

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect people to life-saving resources. Communities across the country will also observe Suicide Prevention Week (September 7–13) and ...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Heavy Backpacks Put Kids at Risk for Back and Neck Pain, Aspirus Expert Warns

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Backpacks are part of every school day, but when they’re too heavy, they can do more harm than good. A 2024 study found that more than 80 percent of schoolchildren carried backpacks over 10 percent of their body weight, and many e...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Stay Active, Not Injured

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

From pickleball courts to wooded trails, summer is a season full of movement. That extra activity, though, can take a toll on your knees if you're not prepared. “Knee injuries are very common this time of year,” said Joseph...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like You Think It Does

Thursday, July 24, 2025

As families head to lakes, rivers, and pools, a local trauma expert is reminding everyone that drowning is often fast, silent, and far more common than many realize. World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July ...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Heatstroke Prevention

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Hot summer days have already claimed the lives of at least 15 children this year in the United States due to heatstroke, often caused by being left unattended in cars. Aspirus Health strongly advises all caregivers to never...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Fireworks Safety Month: Tips to Stay Safe This Fourth of July

Monday, June 30, 2025

Fireworks are a hallmark of Independence Day celebrations, but they also pose serious risks if not handled properly. Every year in the U.S., fireworks send thousands of children to the emergency department (ED), according to Safe ...

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Community Stories, Safety/Injury Prevention

ATV and UTV Crashes Raise Safety Concerns During Peak Riding Season

Monday, June 23, 2025

ATV and UTV activities are shifting into high gear with warmer days becoming longer across the Upper Midwest. Riders are taking advantage of expanding trail systems and local road routes to explore the outdoors. The number of seri...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Don’t Forget Your Life Jacket

Thursday, May 15, 2025

As summer returns to the Upper Midwest, the region’s picturesque lakes and rivers become popular destinations for recreation. With boating season underway, Safe Boating Week, recognized May 17–23, serves as a timely reminder of th...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Aspirus Health Partners with Safe Kids Marathon County in Celebration of Safe Kids Month

Friday, May 9, 2025

At a time of year when unintentional injuries are on the rise, Safe Kids Marathon County, led by Aspirus Wausau Hospital, is celebrating Safe Kids Month by offering events, resources, and expert advice to help families prevent inj...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Keeping Your Head in the Game

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Winter sports are a great way to embrace the season, but they come with unique risks—one of the most common being traumatic brain injuries (TBI), particularly concussions. “In sports like hockey, skiing, and sno...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Staying safe in the cold

Monday, January 13, 2025

As temperatures begin to fall again, it’s important to raise awareness about cold weather injury prevention. Exposure to cold weather can lead to various health risks, including frostbite, hypothermia and other cold-related injuri...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Shovel snow the right way

Thursday, December 19, 2024

It's winter, and you know what that means: snow. And while it may be pretty to look at, snow can literally be a pain to shovel. Every year, thousands of Americans are treated at hospital emergency departments, doctor's offices and...

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