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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...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Keeping Your Head in the Game

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Winter sports are a great way to embrace the season, but they come with unique risks—one of the most common being traumatic brain injuries (TBI), particularly concussions. “In sports like hockey, skiing, and sno...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Staying safe in the cold

Monday, January 13, 2025

As temperatures begin to fall again, it’s important to raise awareness about cold weather injury prevention. Exposure to cold weather can lead to various health risks, including frostbite, hypothermia and other cold-related injuri...

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Safety/Injury Prevention

Shovel snow the right way

Thursday, December 19, 2024

It's winter, and you know what that means: snow. And while it may be pretty to look at, snow can literally be a pain to shovel. Every year, thousands of Americans are treated at hospital emergency departments, doctor's offices and...

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Keep Your Little Ones Safe This Winter

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

As winter approaches and temperatures drop, parents and caregivers are prioritizing warmth and safety for their children. However, a common winter staple—puffy coats—may pose unexpected dangers when combined with car seats. ...

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Tree Stand Safety: Avoiding Falls This Hunting Season

Friday, November 22, 2024

As deer hunting season kicks off across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota, hunters are encouraged to prioritize safety—particularly when using tree stands. Tree stand accidents are a leading cause of hunting-related injuries, wit...

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Strangulation in Domestic Violence: A Deadly, Often Overlooked Threat

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness about the serious, often hidden dangers of domestic violence (DV), including one of its deadliest forms: strangulation. Strangulation is not only a...

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Community Stories, Safety/Injury Prevention

Aspirus Health and the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging Join Forces to Prevent Falls

Monday, September 23, 2024

Falls are a growing public health concern in the Upper Midwest, with Michigan identifying them as the leading cause of injury, Minnesota experiencing rising hospitalizations among older adults, and Wisconsin reporting a significan...

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Managing Pain Responsibly

Friday, September 20, 2024

The opioid crisis has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, shifting from an issue primarily related to prescription painkillers to a broad public health emergency now driven by heroin and the highly potent fen...

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Aspirus Health Urges Motorcycle Safety Ahead of Tomahawk’s 43rd Annual Fall Ride

Thursday, September 12, 2024

As thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts prepare to gather for the 43rd annual Fall Ride this weekend in Tomahawk, Aspirus Health is reminding riders and drivers alike of the importance of motorcycle safety. While the Fall Ride is a...

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Safety/Injury Prevention, Community Stories

Avoid Tree Stand Tragedies

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Tree stand accidents are a leading cause of hunting-related injuries, with 300-500 fatalities annually in the U.S., according to the International Hunter Education Association. As Archery and Crossbow Deer Hunting Season begins th...

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Community Stories, Safety/Injury Prevention

World Drowning Prevention Day

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Drowning is a significant public health issue and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it claimed the lives of over 4,500 people each year from 2020 to 2022, 500 more per year compared to 2019. It is ...

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Splish, Splash, Stay Safe

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Summer and swimming are a perfect match. Whether it's heading to the beach, lounging by the pool, or exploring a lake, swimming is one of the best ways to cool off and enjoy the sunny weather. Activities in and on the water are a ...

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Heatstroke Prevention: Tips Every Caregiver Should Know

Monday, July 15, 2024

Hot summer days have already claimed the lives of at least ten children this year in the United States due to heatstroke, often caused by being left unattended in cars. Aspirus Health strongly advises all caregivers to neve...

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

Keeping Your Head in the Game

Staying safe in the cold

Shovel snow the right way

Keep Your Little Ones Safe This Winter

Tree Stand Safety: Avoiding Falls This Hunting Season

Strangulation in Domestic Violence: A Deadly, Often Overlooked Threat

Aspirus Health and the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging Join Forces to Prevent Falls

Managing Pain Responsibly

Aspirus Health Urges Motorcycle Safety Ahead of Tomahawk’s 43rd Annual Fall Ride

Avoid Tree Stand Tragedies

World Drowning Prevention Day

Splish, Splash, Stay Safe

Heatstroke Prevention: Tips Every Caregiver Should Know