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Law enforcement and health officials are urging people to safely dispose of their unused medications.Saturday is Drug Take Back Day.
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Roughly one in three women and one in five men from Wisconsin will experience sexual violence in their lifetime.Aspirus wants sexual assault victims to know there is support for them.The SANE Program is available at six Aspirus hospitals.
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Globally cases of colorectal cancer are estimated to increase by 56% between 2020 and 2040, to more than 3 million new cases per year.This is according to projections from the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
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Nearly 29 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives, according to the National Eating Disorders Association.
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The Northwoods is home to a large population of older adults, an age group that tends to require more medical care as they age.The extra need for care comes at a time when it’s getting harder for rural hospitals to find physicians to hire.Aspirus says it works to close that gap through its scholarship program.
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Aspirus hospitals in the U.P. are trying to find a new way to inspire healthy living.They’ve installed vertical hydroponic gardens in the hospitals.
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For weeks now, hospitals have been warning people of longer wait times as they see an increased patient load.The Flu, RSV, and COVID are sending people to the hospital.Knowing which level of care to seek can help you get treated faster.
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After the first heavy snow of the season, local health care providers are urging people to be careful while shoveling.
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A flu shot is needed annually to protect yourself from the virus.
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Aspirus Health is warning people that respiratory illnesses are putting a strain on healthcare facilities locally and nationally.