Health
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Cold weather increases risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
As the temperatures begin to cool and we enjoy the last days of fall, the Lincoln County Health Department wants to remind everyone of ... -
Aspirus offers new heart rhythm devices featuring state-of the-art patient App and bluetooth technology
Dr. Kevin Rist, MD, PhD of Aspirus Heart & Vascular has performed an implant of Abbott’s Gallant™ implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). It is the ... -
Ascension: Three essential screenings women shouldn’t delay this year
With Fall upon us, there are just a few months left in 2020.This is hard to believe given that Americans have spent the majority ... -
New MyAspirus app makes it easier to check symptoms, self-schedule COVID-19 test
Think you may have COVID-19? Download the new MyAspirus app to complete the COVID-19 symptom checker. It will tell you if you need to ... -
Could it be COPD?
WAUSAU-You’ve been coughing. A lot. And you get short of breath and fatigued doing things you used to easily do. You may chalk these ... -
Aspirus: Listen to your heart for a healthy, successful deer season
Deer season is just around the corner. The last thing you want to do is spend it in a doctor’s office – or worse, ... -
Aspirus Wausau Hospital installs public medication disposal bin
Aspirus Wausau Hospital (AWH) is adding one more resource to the community to help fight medication misuse. Two drop boxes were installed in the ... -
Ascension Wisconsin statement on opening of state Alternate Care Facility
“We support the state’s efforts to bolster Wisconsin’s healthcare needs during this pandemic” By Gregory Brusko, DO Chief Clinical Officer, Ascension Wisconsin Ascension Wisconsin ... -
Blastomycosis: A fungus among us
Blastomycosis or “Blasto” is an infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. Lincoln County has historically had higher rates of Blastomycosis than other areas ... -
Urgent care benefits for Veterans expanded to include Aspirus
WAUSAU–Visits to Aspirus urgent care clinics or walk-in locations in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan are now covered for eligible Veterans through the U.S. Department ...
