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Wisconsin Gets an "F" for Colorectal Cancer Prevention
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Last Updated: 9:13 PM 03/16/10 - Wisconsin is getting a failing grade when it comes to screening for a deadly form of cancer. (Full Story) |
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8 from Wis. Hospital Get Legionnaire's Disease
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Last Updated: 9:10 PM 03/14/10 - CUDAHY, Wis. (AP) -- A Milwaukee-area hospital says eight people who have been patients there in the last month have been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease. (Full Story) |
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Air Quality Warning in Effect for Wisconsin
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Last Updated: 9:06 AM 03/11/10 - The DNR says pollution from things like car exhaust and factories is high, because there is not much movement in the air. (Full Story) |
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Scholarships Available to Young Cancer Survivors
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Last Updated: 7:09 PM 03/06/10 - The American Cancer Society is offering scholarships to young cancer survivors looking to further their education. (Full Story) |
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Wis. Senate Approves New Health Program for Poor
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Last Updated: 7:14 PM 02/25/10 - The Wisconsin Senate has approved a state-run program to provide basic health benefits to thousands of low-income Wisconsin residents waiting for care. (Full Story) |
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Doctors Warn Parents About Potential Choking Hazards
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Last Updated: 10:53 PM 02/22/10 - One of your children's favorite foods, could soon come with a safety warning. Choking is the leading cause of death among children 3 years old and younger. (Full Story) |
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Ministry Health Care Set to Receive New Helicopter
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Last Updated: 10:51 PM 02/22/10 - Patient care in the air is about to get a lot easier. (Full Story) |
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Aspirus Health Beat 7 helps you make better health care decisions with news about the latest medical breakthroughs, research and technology. Tune in for information about exciting new care options you and your family can access right here in central Wisconsin through Aspirus doctors, services and the Wausau Hospital.
December 21, 2009
Bar-Code System Supports Patient Safety
Joni Hahn, RN
Health Beat : Bar-Code System Supports Patient SafetyDecember 28, 2009
Confusion Problems in Seniors
Paula Brabec, RN
Health Beat : Confusion Problems in SeniorsJanuary 4, 2010
Team Helps Women With Abnormal Bleeding
Paul Kerns, M.D.
January 11, 2010
Innovations In Joint Replacement Surgery
Daniel Seybold, M.D. & Daniel Priebe, M.D.
Health Beat : Innovations in Joint Replacement SurgeryJanuary 18, 2010
Personalized Cancer Care
Christopher Peterson, M.D.
Health Beat : Personalized Cancer CareJanuary 25, 2010
Pain Relief For Facial Shingles
Mazin Ellias, M.D.
Health Beat : Pain Relief for Facial ShinglesFebruary 1, 2010
3-D Technology Advances Heart Diagnostics
Germain Larrain, M.D.
Health Beat : 3-D Technology Advances Heart DiagnosticsFebruary 8, 2010
Transporting Critically Ill Newborns
Sue McDonald, RN & Jason Keffeler, RN.
Health Beat : Transporting Critically Ill NewbornsFebruary 15, 2010
Wireless Pacemaker Technology
Mark Hoffmann, M.D.
Health Beat : Wireless Pacemaker TechnologyFebruary 22, 2010
Treatment Options for Disc Herniation
Todd Fairchild, M.D.
March 1, 2010
Infertility Testing and Artificial Insemination
Jennifer Mullen, Nurse Practitioner
Health Beat : Infertility Testing and Artificial InseminationMarch 8, 2010
Injection Therapy for Low Back Pain
Luke Budleski, M.D.
Health Beat : Injection Therapy for Low Back PainMarch 15, 2010
Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery
Steve Weiland, M.D.
Health Beat : Minimally Invasive Colon SurgeryMarch 22, 2010
2009 HomeCare Elite Award for VNA Health
Jean Burgener
March 29, 2010
Blue Distinction Designation for Joint Replacement Center
Kathy Drengler & Kelly O'Heron
April 5, 2010
Essential Women Program Benefits Self, Community
Sheri Holmes, RNC
April 12, 2010
Recreational Therapy Benefits Seniors
Ashly Schmidt, MS
April 17, 2010
Aspirus Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Services
Jennifer Kowalski
April 24, 2010
Manage Your Health Information On-Line with MyAspirus
Hilary Scully, M.D.
May 1, 2010
Prenatal Care Essential for Healthy Baby
Kristin Rham, M.D.
May 8, 2010
Intimacy Issues a New Focus of Women's Health
Julie Luks, M.D.
May 15, 2010
Women's Health Expands the Nurse Navigator Role
Sheri Holmes, RNC
May 22, 2010
Social Workers Benefit Cancer Patients
Wendy Schulz, MSW
May 29, 2010
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
Ronald Miles, M.D.
June 5, 2010
Importance of Preventive Care for Adults
Larry Gordon, O.D.
June 12, 2010
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Steve Weiland, M.D.
June 17, 2010
Treatment for Insomnia
James Cygan, M.D.
