Healthy Living

Who will speak for you? Everyone 18+ needs an Advance Directive for Health Care

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Who will make and communicate your medical decisions if you are unable to speak for yourself?   Many people don’t realize that Wisconsin and Michigan are not next-of-kin states. This means that spouses, adult children, parent...

Fitness and Wellness

Stay Active This Move More Month

Monday, April 14, 2025

Every April, Move More Month serves as a national reminder of the profound benefits of physical activity. This initiative, championed by the American Heart Association, encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to embrace m...

Pharmacy

How to Safely Store Medications and Protect Children from Accidental Ingestion

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Every year, approximately 35,000 young children are brought to the emergency room because they accidentally ingested medicine that was left within reach, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Medicatio...

Women's Health

C-Sections: Busting Myths About a Lifesaving Option

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Each year, millions of babies are born in the United States , with every birth carrying its own unique story. While vaginal births are the most common, cesarean deliveries—commonly called c-sections—are an essential option for man...

Healthy Living

Navigating the Vitamin C Skincare Maze

Friday, April 4, 2025

Vitamin C has long been lauded in the skincare community for its potential to transform the skin, offering benefits such as enhanced brightness, improved firmness, and protection against environmental damage.    Diving d...

Cancer Care, Healthy Living

Alcohol and Cancer

Thursday, April 3, 2025

New warning labels mandated by the government may soon appear on alcohol products, alerting consumers to serious health risks, including cancer. Similar to cigarette warnings, these labels aim to educate the public about alcohol’s...

Healthy Living

Aspirus Health’s SANE Program Provides Specialized Care for Sexual Assault Survivors

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

More than half of women and nearly one in three men in the United States have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   ...

Cancer Care

Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Thursday, March 27, 2025

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...

Healthy Living

Are you at risk for Prediabetes or Diabetes?

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, more than 135 million people in the U.S. have diabetes or prediabetes. Of those adults, one in five did not even know they had the condition. Diabe...

Pharmacy

Ditch the Spoons: How Milliliters Make Medicine Safer for Kids

Friday, March 21, 2025

Measuring liquid medications with household spoons might seem convenient, but it can lead to serious dosing mistakes. Using milliliter (mL)-only dosing helps ensure safer and more accurate medication measurements for children and ...

Aspirus Health Celebrates Global Recycling Day with a Commitment to Sustainability

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Protecting the environment starts with responsible waste management, and recycling plays a crucial role in that effort. Each year, the United States generates 292.4 million tons of waste, with nearly half 146.1 million tons ending...

Healthy Living

Addressing Barriers to Health Care for the LGBTQ+ Community

Monday, March 17, 2025

LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, observed from March 17 to 21, highlights the unique challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces in accessing health care. It serves as a time for health care professionals, activists, and organizations to ra...

Healthy Living

Think Healthy Eating Is Expensive? Think Again.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Many people believe eating healthy is costly or bland, but Lisa Miller, a registered dietitian with Aspirus Health , is here to set the record straight.   “One common misconception I hear is that eating healthy costs more,” M...