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- Gov. Doyle Won't Get Vaccinated for H1N1
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Jim Doyle says he has not gotten vaccinated for swine flu and probably won't.
- Gov. Doyle Talks Health Care with Pres. Obama
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Jim Doyle says he talked with President Barack Obama about the economy and how federal health care reform will affect Wisconsin during a private meeting in the White House on Thursday.
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- Is the H1N1 Vaccine Safe? Experts Sound Off
Many of you have questions about the safety of the H1N1 vaccine. While the medical community overwhelmingly supports the vaccine as safe, some still say enough hasn't been done to ensure its safety.
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- Time to Sign up for Jingle Bell Run/Walk
The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for the Arthritis Foundation is set for December 12 in Wausau. But the time to sign up is now. - Wisconsin's Death Toll From H1N1 Continues to Rise
The total number of Wisconsin residents who have died from the H1N1 virus since spring is now up to 16.
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- Flu Holds Steady at UW; More Than 1,100 Cases in Semester
Flu cases on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus held steady last week, according to the weekly flu report from University Health Services.
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- Swine Flu Vaccine Coming Soon to UW-Eau Claire Campus
College students are very mobile people, always on the go and often, running on less than a healthy amount of sleep. And health experts say that makes them more susceptible to getting sick.
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- Kenosha County Reports 1st Swine-Flu-Related Death
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) -- The Kenosha County health department says the death of a local adult is related to the swine-flu virus.
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- Wood County School Vaccine Clinics Canceled
Wood County won't be setting up in-school clinics for students to receive H1N1 shots.
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- Saint Michael's Hospital In Stevens Point Restricting Visitors Due To Flu
It isn't just schools asking people who are feeling ill to stay home.
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- School Districts In Northcentral Wisconsin Keep Close Eye On Flu
School districts across Northcentral Wisconsin are keeping a close eye on students coming down with flu symptoms.
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- Birth Center At Local Hospital Restricts Visitors
The Family Birth Center at Saint Clare's is temporarily restricting visitors until further notice.
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- Marathon County Health Department: H1N1 Vaccine Limited
The H1N1 vaccine is in very limited to supply.
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- Sanitizer Sales Are Up
You might have a bottle of it on your desk or next to your bathroom sink. Either way, hand sanitizer has become a big seller.
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- 17 Schools Close in October due To Flu-Like Illness
Three schools closed in Wisconsin on Thursday because of influenza-like illness, bringing the total number to 17 individual schools or entire school districts that have been closed at some point this month because of the flu.
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- Aspirus Gives Women A Unique Way To Receive Their Mammograms
Women in our area don't always have to go to their doctor's office to get a mammogram.
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- First Batch of H1N1 Vaccine Distributed in Western Wisconsin
The first batches of the H1N1 vaccine in Wisconsin are being distributed this week.
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- USDA Confirms H1N1 in Minnesota Pigs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says at least one pig from Minnesota has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, the first case of a pig contracting the virus in the United States.
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- Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls Beef Tongues
A Cargill Meat Solutions plant in Milwaukee is voluntarily recalling over 5,500 pounds of beef tongues because the tonsils may not have been completely removed.
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- Families Say ‘Boo to the Flu’
Aspirus Wausau Hospital attempts to take the spook out of shots for area children.
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- 1-Year-Old Girl Latest Victim of Swine Flu in Wisconsin
CASHTON, Wis. (AP) -- A family member has identified the victim of swine flu in Monroe County as a 1-year-old child from Cashton.
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- H1N1 Outbreak Closes Medford Schools
The Medford School District will close at the end of the day today due to an H1N1 outbreak.
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- 9 Foods That Reduce Stress
Reach for these items next time you're feeling under pressure, under the weather, or just too close to that breaking point. Munching on these stress-free foods will help pull you back into the game. - Applications Rolling in For State Health Care Program
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Thousands of low-income childless adults applied to get into Wisconsin's insurance program for them before the noon Friday deadline when enrollment was frozen.
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- Dogs: Just What the Doctor Ordered
It’s been said that dog saliva can cure a broken heart, but some dogs in our area are also proving they can help your health.
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- Democrats to Push Mental Health Insurance Bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Democratic lawmakers say they'll introduce a bill to improve insurance coverage for the mentally ill and drug addicts.
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- Interactive Web Site Designed To Help Diagnose Your Flu Symptoms
An interactive Web site is being offered to help people decide just how bad their flu symptoms are.
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- H1N1 Vaccine On the Way This Week
The first batch of H1N1 vaccines will be hitting our area by the end of this week.
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- Wisconsin Dells School District Closes Due to Flu Outbreak
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) -- The Columbia County health department has closed the Wisconsin Dells School District after hundreds of students missed school with influenza-like illness.
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- 8 Instant Energizers
Easy way to feel refreshed an alert by doing these easy activities.
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- State's First H1N1 Death of the Fall Reported in Southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A Rock County resident has become the first person to die of swine flu in Wisconsin this fall.
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- Rodgers, Favre to Sport Pink in Monday Night’s Border Battle
Forget purple, Brett Favre will be wearing pink in Monday night’s football game against the Packers. And actually, so will Aaron Rodgers as the NFL supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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- Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kicks Off in Wausau
October is just getting underway and that means it is the start of breast cancer awareness month. Here in central Wisconsin, the fight against breast cancer started Thursday night at an event at the Plaza Hotel in Wausau called “In the Pink.”
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- Monday Morning Motivation: Let's Get Started with Stretching
We're launching a new series on the Morning Show called Monday Morning Motivation. It'll feature a different exercise tip to start every week.
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- Perfect Fall Recipe - Poached Fruit Compote
Nothing symbolizes the changing of the season better than the fall apple harvest. What better way to celebrate September than enjoying in-season apples with a Wisconsin Cheese favorite – Brie!
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- National Farm Safety and Health Week Honors Farmers
The farming industry is considered the most dangerous in the country, with an average of 500 agriculture workers dying on the job every year.
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- Thousands Rally Against Government Spending
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Demonstrators packed a lakefront park in Milwaukee Saturday to protest what they say is runaway government spending.
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- Local Health Departments Waiting for H1N1 Vaccines to Arrive
While people are deciding whether or not they'll get the H1N1 influenza or swine flu vaccine, local health officials are gearing up to distribute it. The Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine Tuesday, and it should be available locally next month.
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- With Spotlight on Swine Flu, Seasonal Flu on Backburner
As people closely watch the threat of H1N1 influenza or swine flu, health officials want to make sure we don't overlook the seasonal flu. After all, there are about 300,000 hospitalizations and 30,000 deaths from the seasonal flu each year.
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- State Lawmaker: Don't Call it 'Swine Flu'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin state representative doesn't want swine flu to be called swine flu.
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- Swine Flu Summit Tuesday in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The city of Milwaukee's health department and a business group are holding a summit for businesses Tuesday to discuss the spread of swine flu.
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- UW Hospital Stops Student Volunteers Over H1N1
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison and Edgewood student volunteer program at UW Hospital and Clinics has been suspended because of the high number of students with swine flu symptoms.
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- Health Check 7: Fighting Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Prostate Cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men.
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- Gov't Gives $50 Million to BadgerCare
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Wisconsin $50 million to improve BadgerCare over the next five years.
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- The ABC's of Flu Shots
With flu season approaching, many doctors are recommending you get the flu shot, so we decided to take a look at what the vaccine does, how it works, and why it would or wouldn't make sense for you to get.
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- 60% of Adults Show Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
They say milk does a body good, but for a majority of adults, it also causes some harm, as a recent study shows about 60% of adults show symptoms of lactose intolerance.
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- Several Options Available if You Want to Quit Smoking
A tax hike that went into effect Tuesday has some smokers looking for a way to kick butt.
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- About 1,000 American Men Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Yearly
Cancer affects all people regardless of race, age, class, culture, or gender.
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- Congressman Obey Hears Out Residents’ Thoughts on Health Care Reform
The man representing Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District now knows a little more about how his constituents feel about health care reform.
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- Dave Obey to Hold Phone Forum on Health Care Reform
Monday night, Congressman Dave Obey will be fielding questions on health care reform from as many as 50,000 people in the 20 counties he serves.
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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.
August 3, 2009
New Radiation Therapy Shortens Breast Cancer
Darryl Barton, MD ARCC
Health Beat: New Radiation Therapy Shortens Breast CancerAugust 10, 2009
LIpasorber
German Lorrain, MD AHVI
August 17, 2009
Level 2 Trauma Center
Jenny Larson, MD AWH
Health Beat: Level II Trauma CenterAugust 24, 2009
Kohl's Safety Center
Michelle Armstrong, AWH
August 31, 2009
SaferTreatment for Barrett's Esophagus (HALO)
Christopher Young, MD GI
Health Beat: SaferTreatment for Barrett's EsophagusSeptember 7, 2009
2009 HealthGrades Women's Health Excellence Award
Sherri Holmes
Health Beat: 2009 HealthGrades Women's Health Excellence AwardSeptember 14, 2009
Single Room Care Newborn ICU
Sue McDonald, RN
Health Beat: Single Room Care NICUSeptember 21, 2009
New Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Dr. Beaumont and Dr. Brunch
Health Beat : New Lumbar Fusion SurgerySeptember 28, 2009
Nurse Navigator Assists Women
Chris Hanke, RN
Health Beat: Nurse Navigator Assists WomenOctober 5, 2009
Hospice Services Expand to Rhinelander
Jean Bergener
October 12, 2009
Adolescent Scoliosis
Dr. John Hugus
October 19, 2009
XOFT for Gynecologic Cancer
Dr. Tod Speer
October 26, 2009
AHVI Program Expands to MHC
Dr. Luetmer and Kaaron Keene
November 2, 2009
Heart Valve Surgery
Dr. Ronald Miles
November 9, 2009
Major Causes of Traumatic Injuries
Dr. Jenny Larson
November 16, 2009
Aspirus Safety Center Expands
Michelle Armstrong
November 23, 2009
Vitamin D Update
Dr. Hilary Bingol
November 30, 2009
New Cosmetic Procedures
Dr. Katharina Hahn
December 7, 2009
Improved Care for Seniors
Paula Brabec, RN
