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- Scholarships Available to Young Cancer Survivors
The American Cancer Society is offering scholarships to young cancer survivors looking to further their education.
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- Wis. Senate Approves New Health Program for Poor
The Wisconsin Senate has approved a state-run program to provide basic health benefits to thousands of low-income Wisconsin residents waiting for care.
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- Doctors Warn Parents About Potential Choking Hazards
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.
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- Ministry Health Care Set to Receive New Helicopter
Patient care in the air is about to get a lot easier.
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- Coalition Lobbies for Medicaid Funding Extension
Labor and health groups in Wisconsin are asking Congress to approve additional federal funding for state-run health care programs.
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- Pediatricians Urge Choking Warning Labels for Food
The nation's largest pediatricians group thinks more foods should have warning labels about choking hazards.
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- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: How You Can Help
They have the event, the time and the place. Now all they need is you. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Run-Walk is happening for the first time in Wausau this summer.
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- FDA Issues Warning on 4 Widely-used Asthma Drugs
The government is issuing new restrictions on some widely used long-acting asthma drugs, saying they should never be used without other asthma controllers to prevent a life threatening risk.
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- FDA Orders Name Change for Maalox Total Relief
The maker of Maalox is changing the name of its most potent medication because health regulators say consumers are mistaking it for a milder stomach reliever.
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- Portage Among the Top 5 Healthiest Counties in the State
A survey of every county in the nation ranks them on how healthy residents are and how long they live.
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- Wis. Senate Passes Breast-Feeding Rights
The state Senate has passed a bill granting mothers in Wisconsin the right to breast-feed anywhere.
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- Southern Wisconsin Teen Dies of Bacterial Meningitis
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) -- A Dane County official says a Mount Horeb High School student has died of bacterial meningitis.
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- How to Prevent Your Child From Contracting RSV
With the cold and flu season going strong, the chances of your child contracting a virus is high.
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- Police Seek Another SA Charge Against Marshfield Doctor
Police are seeking at least one more sexual assault charge against a former Marshfield Clinic doctor. Dr. Kevin Lang is accused of inappropriately touching patients while they were sedated.
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- New Program Designed to Help You Save Money on Prescriptions
The United Way is helping people in our area save money on their prescription drug costs.
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- American Heart Association Outlines Essentials For Keeping Your Heart Healthy
The American Heart Association has outlined seven essentials for keeping the heart healthy and living a long life.
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- UW-Madison Official Says Another Swine Flu Wave Likely
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- University of Wisconsin-Madison's top health official says she's expecting another wave of swine flu cases as students return for the spring semester.
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- Sign Up for Pesticide Alerts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin residents who want to be notified before pesticides are applied in their neighborhoods can sign up on a free state registry.
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- Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight… Again? Make It a Personal Promise Instead
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions people make is to lose weight. Unfortunately, it’s also a pledge many fail to keep.
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- H1N1 Still A Big Concern This Winter
The holidays are usually a season for giving, but you should try to keep at least one thing to yourself this winter, cold and flu germs.
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- Household Items Can Cause Allergies in Winter
Winter allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Dust, mold and pets can make things unbearable this time of year.
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- Milwaukee Public Schools to Provide Condoms for Students
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A controversial plan to make condoms available at Milwaukee public high schools has final approval.
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- Sleep Doctor Offers Tips on How to Get Better Night's Rest
On Sunrise 7 Wednesday morning, Jeff Thelen talked with an expert who has some advice to get help us get better sleep.
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- CT Scan Dangers
People get CT Scans to find out what's causing their medical problems. But new studies are raising concerns about their safety.
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- Know the Warning Signs of Hypothermia
A recent blast of arctic air has doctors warning about the dangers of hypothermia.
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- H1N1 Vaccination Clinics in Upcoming Weeks
More H1N1 flu vaccination clinics are being held in the coming weeks.
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- Group Contends Popular Zhu Zhu Pets Toys Unsafe
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A consumer group contends one of the holiday season's must-have toys is unsafe.
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- Hearing Wednesday on Legalizing Medical Marijuana
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The public will get a chance Wednesday to comment on a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin.
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- Marathon County H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled In The Coming Days
H1N1 flu vaccination clinics are in full swing in Marathon County.
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- Batch of H1N1 Vaccine Recalled in Canada
A drug company is asking Canadian doctors not to use a batch of the H1N1 vaccine that has been found to cause an unusually high number of allergic reactions.
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- Gift of Life: Needing a New Heart
Maybe you've heard about people who've had near-death experiences, moving out of their body, and into a white light. But what happens afterward? Liz Hayes continues her series, "Gift of Life," with the story of a woman who has all the heart in the world, even though the one in her body isn't working.
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- Gift of Life: A Young Woman Beats the Odds
The numbers speak for themselves. More than 98,000 people are waiting for organ transplants in the U.S. But what if a new organ isn't enough?
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- CDC: Swine flu Cases Seem To Be Dropping In US
Health officials say swine flu cases appear to declining throughout most of the U.S., but the specter of Thanksgiving gatherings next week makes it hard to predict what will happen next.
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- Aspirus Wausau Hospital Holding Public Forum On New Breast Health Recommendations
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is holding a public health forum today.
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- Herring Recalled; May Trigger Gluten Allergies
Chicago-based Vita Food Products has announced the recall of its Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream product because of trace amounts of wheat.
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- Local Doctors to Answer Questions About Breast Exam Guidelines
Aspirus Wausau Hospital will hold a public forum regarding the government's new mammogram guidelines. It starts at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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- Thinking of Quitting Smoking? Perhaps You Should Try Thursday
If you have been thinking about quitting smoking, Thursday may be the day to try it. Thursday is the American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout.
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- Wisconsin Medical Examining Board Adds New Jobs, Help With Backlog
The Wisconsin Medical Examining board is also adding new jobs.
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- Top 10 Unsafe Toys this Holiday Season
The list is out of the ten worst toys as the holiday season nears. The group, People at World Against Toys Causing Harm, makes the list. It includes the X-Men Origins Slashin' Action Wolverine that they say could cause an eye injury, the Wall-E Foam Rocket Launcher, and Curious Baby Curious George Counting - My First Book of Numbers.
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- Better Watch Out, Better Not Cough: Santas Lobby For Swine Flu Vaccine
Never mind flying, steep roofs and shinnying down chimneys, some Santas are worried about catching swine flu from kids.
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- A Third Portage County Resident Dies From H1N1
Officials In Portage County have confirmed another H1N1 related death in less than a month. The Health Department reports the victim did not have underlying health condition.
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- Wis. Confirms 11 Swine Flu Deaths In Last Week
State health officials are confirming 11 more deaths related to the swine flu in Wisconsin.
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- State Health Department Says Swine Flu Has Hit Peak
It appears the H1N1 flu virus has hit its peak in Wisconsin.
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- Madison Has Extra Doses of H1N1 Vaccine
Thousands of extra doses of the H1N1 vaccine in Madison are allowing health care workers to distribute it to a wider group of people.
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- New Guidelines For Breast Cancer Detection Surprising
New guidelines from a government task force say women should start getting mammograms at age 50, not 40 as recommended before. They should also have them every other year rather than annually. And self-breast exams may not be effective.
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- Marathon County Health Department Announces Dates For H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics
The Marathon County Health Department is announcing dates for H1N1 flu vaccination clinics.
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- NBA Launches Program to Keep Kids Fit
The NBA is launching a program to help keep kids fit. Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler joined Jeff Thelen Tuesday morning to talk about the NBA/WNBA Fit Challenge.
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- Vilas County Health Dept. Changes Time For Courthouse H1N1 Vaccine Clinic
The Vilas County Health Department has changed the time of the H1N1 flu vaccine clinic at the county's courthouse. - Vilas County Health Department Holding H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic
The Vilas County Health Department is holding an H1N1 flu vaccine clinic.
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- Prostate, Breast Cancers Most Common in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women were the most common cancers between 2002 and 2006 in Wisconsin.
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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.
March 15, 2010
Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery
Steve Weiland, M.D.
March 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.
