Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a lifelong process. Children tend to be so physically active and grow at such a consistent pace that it's easier for them to consume a high-calorie diet …
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 …
Maintaining physical health as a body ages is an important consideration, and often one of the first things that comes to mind when people think about being healthy. Yet physical health is only one …
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 …
This April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood or platelets now as seasonal travel ramps up. The impact of busy spring calendars comes on the heels of an incredibly …
Healthy eating is personal, and it’s about progress, not perfection. Many people believe eating healthy is costly or bland, but Lisa Miller, a registered dietitian with Aspirus Health, is here …
The state of Wisconsin and 87 local governments have begun to spend funds they have received from opioid settlements, which has brought $208 million into the state so far and will total roughly $780 …
The Wisconsin Lottery, in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG), is proud to participate in the Problem Gambling …
Substance abuse continues to be a significant concern across many communities, with alcohol, opioids, and methamphetamine use among the most common challenges individuals face. Health care …
The Aspirus Health Foundation has awarded two medical students $350,000 in scholarships through its Aspirus Scholars Program. The students, both from the Medical College of Wisconsin-Central …
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting millions of people. While many factors can contribute to AFib episodes, research shows that alcohol is a significant …
Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to the upcoming GriefShare program beginning Monday, February 17th to be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 300 …
There’s nothing more practical than understanding more about what is true. Like a good map, it makes it easier to get where we want to go. Life’s challenges can help us grow in wisdom. …
FOR MMC The Langlade County Health Department understands that deciding whether or not someone should receive a vaccine is an important and personal informed decision. We also understand that there …
More than one-third of public wells in Wisconsin tested for sodium over the past decade exceeded the recommended limit for individuals on low-sodium diets, according to newly analyzed data from the …
More than 40 percent of Americans grapple with obesity, putting them at a higher risk for serious health issues such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer, as …
DHS The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a digital education and outreach campaign highlighting the dangers of menthol in commercial tobacco products and focused on the …
WI Policy Forum As consumers turn more heavily to online purchases, cardboard recycling has more than doubled in Wisconsin since 2013, while other paper recycling has dropped by 36%. The amount of …
ASPIRUS HEALTH Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common but serious heart condition that significantly increases the risk of stroke and heart failure if left untreated. Symptoms such as fatigue, …
FOR MMC Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S., headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Marshfield Clinic Health System, have completed their merger and are now one …