Health
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Concerns that preteens are not protected against certain cancers
In Lincoln County, only 55% percent of preteens and teens are being vaccinated against certain cancers. According to 2016 data from the Wisconsin Immunization ... -
Radon: Protect your family from lung cancer
The Department of Health Services estimates that one out of 10 homes in Wisconsin have high radon levels. Radon testing is not required by ... -
Reframing New Year’s Resolutions to Boost Chances of Success
By Craig Zastrow, NP, APNP Ascension Medical Group, Merrill For many of us, every New Year represents a new start. A clean slate and ... -
A vision and a dream alive and well at Mudra Aesthetics
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of early November, a new option is available to the Merrill community in massage therapy and aesthetics, with the opening ... -
Surviving Holiday Parties
By Melissa Koengeter, APNP Ascension Medical Group, Merrill For some people, the only time they gain weight is between Halloween and New Year’s. For ... -
Lincoln County releases results of 2017 WiWins compliance checks
This year the Northwoods Tobacco-Free Coalition (NWTFC) once again conducted tobacco compliance checks. Any store that has a tobacco license may be checked. A ... -
Public invited to create a healthy Lincoln County
Lincoln County Health Department, along with their partners, are inviting the public to participate in the development of a three year community health plan ... -
Early lung cancer screening saves lives
When it comes to smoking, the good news is that strategies used to reduce the rate of smoking are working. The bad news is ... -
Holiday Food Safety Tips
As the end of the year approaches, it’s likely there are multiple parties and thus many meals in your future. Carrying food from one ... -
Stay healthy for the holidays; It’s not too late to get your flu shot
Haven’t received your flu shot yet? It’s not too late. Lincoln County Health Department is continuing to offer Walk-In Wednesday Flu Shot Clinics through ...