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Marathon County and Lincoln County now at “substantial risk” for …

WEBThe Marathon County Health Department says there were 58 active cases during the last week in July, up from 40 cases the prior week. Hospitalizations increase …

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Marathon County Health and Human Services Committee Passes …

WEBAnother Supervisor who spoke in favor of the measure cited an increase in mental health needs among students, saying he blamed much of that on remote …

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Aspirus: Half of hospitalized COVID patients are in intensive care

WEBThat’s the message from the Senior Vice President of Aspirus Health as local hospitals deal with another surge in COVID-19 patients. Right now- the Aspirus System …

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Aspirus Doctor Weighs In on Natural Immunity vs Vaccination for …

WEBWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A doctor with Aspirus Health in Wausau says natural immunity is proving to be ineffective against COVID-19. Doctor Adam Clements …

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Marshfield Clinic to Host Walk-In Vaccine Clinic in Weston

WEBSunday, April 18th Marshfield Clinic is holding a COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinic at their Weston location on Ministry Parkway. The clinic begins at 7:30 a.m. and will run until 1 p.m. or when the site runs out of vaccine doses. The clinic has 250 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to give out to those 16 or older on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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Oneida Co. Health Department releases flu shot clinic dates

WEBRHINELANDER, WI (WSAU) –The Oneida County Health Department in Rhinelander is offering several ways for community members to get a flu shot. According …

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Wausau City Council Approves Public Health Vending Machine …

WEBBoth Captain Melinda Pauls with the Wausau Police Department and Health Educator Kerry Thieme with the Marathon County Health Department said the machines …

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N95 masks being distributed in Wood County

WEBWISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – The Wood County Health Department announced Wednesday that they’ve received their shipment of N95 masks …

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Aspirus to Acquire More Than Two Dozen Ascension Hospitals and …

WEBWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Aspirus Health has announced the purchase of seven hospitals and 21 medical clinics in North Central Wisconsin from Ascension. In a …

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NCHC Calls for Additional State Funding WDEZ 101.9 FM Great …

WEBWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Leaders of the multi-count North Central Health Care system call on the state to send additional funding after some unexpected funding cuts. Executive Director Gary Olsen says that unpleasant surprise has put the system’s two county-run nursing homes; Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill and Mount View Care …

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New president named for Aspirus Health Plan

WEBWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) – Kyle Brua is the new President of Aspirus Health Plan. He was named to the position on Friday. Aspirus Health Plan has been …

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CDC Recommends Two or Fewer Drinks per Week

WEBMADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Just two beers a week? That possible change in federal health guidelines will only be a recommendation. Dr. Elizabeth …

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Agreement reached between Asprius, Anthem Blue Cross-Blue Shield

WEBWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Aspirus Network Inc. and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin have reached a new agreement allowing the health system to …

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Tick population much higher this spring WDEZ 101.9 FM Great …

WEBMultiple health professionals and government agencies have linked one disease in particular to climate change. The EPA warns that Lyme disease, commonly …

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Measles Case Reported in Dane County WDEZ 101.9 FM Great …

WEBMADISON, WI (WSAU) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed a case of measles in a Madison-area resident. According to a press …

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Cigna removes pre-authorization requirement for 25% of medical …

WEB(Reuters) – Health insurer Cigna Group said on Thursday it would remove the use of prior authorization or paperwork required to get approval for insurance …

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Marshfield Clinic Health System Announces Layoffs, Staffing Cuts

WEBBy Mike Leischner Mar 1, 2023 | 12:19 PM. MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) — Marshfield Clinic Health System has announced plans to cut more than 340 employees in Wisconsin, …

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Gaza health situation is ‘catastrophic’: WHO chief

WEB“In summary, health needs have increased dramatically and the capacity of the health system has been reduced to one third of what it was.” A motion being …

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Explainer-What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge

WEBThe National Health Commission told a news conference on Nov. 13 that there was an increase in incidence of respiratory disease without providing further …

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Wisconsin DHS Asking Hunters to Mask Up When Processing Deer

WEBMADISON, WI (WRN) — Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging deer hunters to bring a face mask with them this season. Hunting guidelines from …

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China reports 1,323 new COVID cases on April 6 vs 1,415 a day …

WEBBEIJING (Reuters) – Mainland China reported 1,323 new confirmed coronavirus cases on April 6, the country’s national health authority said on Thursday, …

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