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Colorectal cancer ranks among the top five most common cancers in the United States and is one of the top three causes of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Despite its prevalence, early detection thr...

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Pediatrics

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Newborn Care

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Every year, Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the incredible dedication and skill exhibited by the healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to care for our most vulnerable population - premature a...

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The Impact of Social Media on Children: Navigating the Digital Landscape

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

In the fast-paced digital landscape, social media's influence on children is a pressing concern. As youngsters increasingly embrace the online world, it’s important to understand the effects of social media on their overall wellbe...

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The Vital Role of Childhood Immunizations

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Childhood immunizations stand as a cornerstone of modern medicine and public health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), four million deaths worldwide are prevented by childhood vaccinations every ye...

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Learning Infant CPR is Not Just a Skill – It's a Lifeline

Monday, August 21, 2023

Every caregiver should be familiar with Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). It's a technique used to revive infants under the age of one when they experience life-threatening situations. “While you may hope to never have t...

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Aspirus has your child’s back with these helpful backpack tips

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Backpacks are a practical and useful way to get textbooks and supplies to and from school. When used properly, they should ease your child’s load, not make it worse. “Improper backpack usage among children can lead to neck ...

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Fueling Success: A Registered Dietitian's Back-to-School Nutrition Advice for Parents

Thursday, August 3, 2023

As the back-to-school season approaches, parents are gearing up to ensure their children are well-prepared academically and emotionally. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is the critical role of nutrition in a child's g...

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The Importance of Early Intervention for Communication Disorders

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Communication disorders are among the most common conditions in children and adults, affecting tens of millions of people in the United States alone, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Left untre...

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Teaching Kids Healthy Habits

Monday, April 24, 2023

Habits that children develop during their early years often stick with them throughout their lives, for better or worse. By encouraging healthy habits, we can help children avoid a range of health problems and improve their overal...

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Feed Your Child’s Imagination through Books

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Children crawl before they walk. They learn language before they read, and one effective way to set the stage for language learning in children is by reading with them. Studies show that starting at an early age helps to increase ...

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Aspirus Health Pediatrician Shares Tips For Buying Safe Toys This Holiday Season

Thursday, December 8, 2022

It's a magical time of year and the season of giving. There’s a feeling of delight when a child holds a treasured toy for the first time. That precious look in the child's eyes says it all. For grownups, that's the joy of giving t...

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Protecting Newborns through Neonatal Transports

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Some patients, even the littlest, need to be transported to hospitals when complications arise . In the United States, nearly 70,000 neonatal transports occur annually. This year, Aspirus Wausau Hospital NICU (neonatal intensive c...

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Easy Things You Can Do to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween

Friday, October 28, 2022

Halloween can be one of the most fun nights of the year for children across America, but for parents, it can be one of the most nerve-wracking as well. On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on a...

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Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Aspirus Health Urges Early Detection

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Newborn Care

The Impact of Social Media on Children: Navigating the Digital Landscape

The Vital Role of Childhood Immunizations

Learning Infant CPR is Not Just a Skill – It's a Lifeline

Aspirus has your child’s back with these helpful backpack tips

Fueling Success: A Registered Dietitian's Back-to-School Nutrition Advice for Parents

The Importance of Early Intervention for Communication Disorders

Teaching Kids Healthy Habits

Feed Your Child’s Imagination through Books

Aspirus Health Pediatrician Shares Tips For Buying Safe Toys This Holiday Season

Protecting Newborns through Neonatal Transports

Easy Things You Can Do to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween