“Every minute that goes by is 1.9 million neurons that we lose. Time is brain, so every minute counts.” Dr. Philip Bovet, Emergency Medicine Physician at Aspirus Health Stroke is a …
“Just like we listen to our body when we are hungry, we can learn to recognize emotional cues like stress or overwhelm.” Jessica Schaefer, licensed clinical therapist with Aspirus Health …
A mini-fair offering dementia resources will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9-11 a.m. at First Street Coffee Station in Merrill. The event, sponsored by Park City Credit Union, will provide …
As winter fades and spring blooms, so do seasonal allergies. With lingering challenges of COVID-19 and flu season, supporting a resilient immune system is more crucial than ever. While the peak of …
Did you know your spouse, adult children, or next of kin don’t automatically have the right to make health care decisions for you? It’s a shocking truth that surprises many Wisconsin …
Death: It’s an unavoidable part of life we often avoid talking about. So folks who are seriously ill may not know how to navigate their final years or months. Many have turned to …
The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again asking Wisconsin residents to send in ticks they find this year. In 2024, the Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science …
The Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) issued a press release on April 1, 2025, to provide the community with a measles update in light of a recent increase in cases throughout the U.S. …
A March 31, 2025, press release from Aspirus Health confirmed their plans for a $40 million renovation and expansion at Aspirus Merrill Hospital is on track to start construction this coming summer. …
On Monday, Mar. 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in a special meeting of the Lincoln County Administrative & Legislative (A&L) Committee that lasted approximately two hours, most of which was held in …
People for Pine Crest will hold an open meeting in Tomahawk on March 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Tomahawk Public Library, 300 W. Lincoln Ave. in Tomahawk. The meeting is open to the public and all …
Lincoln County Administrative Coordinator Renee Krueger has issued a correction to financial information about Pine Crest Nursing Home that was published in last week’s edition. The …
Snow and ice can turn sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots into hazardous zones. Slip-and-fall injuries are among the most common winter-related accidents, often leading to serious consequences …
In response to a request for additional financial information from Lincoln County, Lincoln County Administrative Coordinator Renee Krueger—at the direction of Lincoln County Board Chair Jesse …
A town hall meeting was held Saturday morning, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Merrill Enrichment Center, organized by the People for Pine Crest, a group of Lincoln County residents advocating to keep Pine …
Winter blues got you down? Spending time outside can help boost your mood and both your physical and mental health. “Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind,” …
Marshfield Clinic Health System’s blood supply partner, Versiti, will host a blood drive at Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center, 1205 O Day St., in Merrill on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. …
“Cold-related injuries can range from frostbite, frostnip, all the way up to hypothermia, where the body is not able to produce heat fast enough to keep it warm to survive.” As …
On Jan. 2, 2025, a press release announced that Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S., headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Marshfield Clinic Health System, had …
Lincoln County Health Department would like to remind community members of the risk of blastomycosis (or “blasto”). Although the risk of getting this fungal infection is low, every year …