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Effective communication is vital in a good relationship, and that includes the dynamic between seniors and their physicians. According to Caring Senior Service, adults age 65 and older see seven …

Respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) return to communities every fall and winter, contributing to missed school and work, disrupted family routines …

Why Wisconsin is Showing Up for 988 Day on September 8

Mental health is not just a personal challenge; it is a community responsibility. As September ushers in Suicide Prevention Month, Wisconsin is gearing up for a vital milestone: 988 Day on Monday, …

Beginning September 15th and running throughout the fall, Saving Grace Lutheran Church in Enterprise will be offering its Starting Point program for anyone interested in attending and learning more …

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to the upcoming GriefShare Fall weekly program. Daytime and evening options will be offered to help make this …

Why Wisconsin is Showing Up for 988 Day on September 8

Mental health is not just a personal challenge; it is a community responsibility. As September ushers in Suicide Prevention Month, Wisconsin is gearing up for a vital milestone: 988 Day on Monday, …

Proven Strategies to Support Students in the New School Year

At this exciting time of year, back-to-school season, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health  (OCMH) is reminding the community how important youth mental health is to school …

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces an online survey (https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8901809/SFY-2028-Opioid-Settlement-Public-Input-Survey) is available for anyone interested …

Four Aspirus Health hospitals have been nationally recognized for achieving the lowest possible rate—zero—for healthcare-associated Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections, according to the …

Summer means more time outdoors, but it also brings increased exposure to mosquitoes, bees, and ticks. While most insect bites and stings cause only mild irritation, some can lead to serious allergic …

Seventeen Aspirus Health hospitals have earned national recognition from the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke quality achievement program for delivering high-quality, …

Men’s Health Month is a reminder that small, consistent steps can lead to lasting improvements in well-being. One of the best things we can do for our health is build a relationship with a primary …

Aspirus Wausau Hospital (AWH) has been recognized by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for achieving 25 years of continuous accreditation in Adult Echocardiography, a distinction that …

Community members are invited to attend a special screening of Screenagers on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 PM at Northstar Lanes. The film will be around 60 minutes, and it will be …

As part of High Blood Pressure Education Month, Aspirus Health is encouraging community members to understand better and manage high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, a condition that often …

Protecting Your Lungs When Air Quality Is Poor

You don’t always have to see or smell poor air quality for it to affect your lungs. In fact, some airborne irritants are completely undetectable and have a significant impact on lung health, …

The Community Blood Center (CBC) urges community members to make a lifesaving difference during a CODE RED critical need for blood and platelet donations due to heavy emergency use. CBC‘s …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This month, the Langlade County Health Department is sharing information across the county in recognition of Mental Health Month. You may see information at various locations throughout Langlade …

5 ways seniors can get moving

People of all ages are encouraged to be physically active, and that includes seniors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say seniors ages 65 and older should aim for at least 150 minutes …

The Marathon County Public Library’s Stratford Branch (213201 Scholar St., Stratford) is partnering with the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Central Wisconsin to bring folks an …

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