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January 25, 2021
Covid-19 Clark County Drive-Through Vaccination Clinic
Appointment Only
January 25, 2021
Practicing EDITH
The more you practice EDITH, the better prepared you will be in the event of an emergency
January 25, 2021
Riley Hebert
Coronavirus Update
Update as of Sunday, January 24
January 25, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked
The truth may not be what you think it is.
January 18, 2021
Police, Fire Dept. Receive COVID Vaccines through Aspirus
The state will begin expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility into Phase 1B on Monday, 1/18
January 14, 2021
Riley Hebert
COVID-19 Clark County Schedules Drive-Through Vaccination Clinic
Thursday, January 14, 2021, located at the Greenwood Area Fire and EMS Department
January 14, 2021
Riley Hebert
COVID-19 Update
Coronavirus numbers for January 4, 2020
January 14, 2021
COVID-19 Drive-Through Vaccination Clinic for Healthcare Providers
Clark County Health Department & Partners to Host
January 14, 2021
Riley Hebert
Clark County Offering Free COVID Testing
Courtesy of National Guard
December 28, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Happy New Year: A Time for Positive Change
My wish for you is that 2021 will be a year of abundant blessings.
December 22, 2020
Dialysis Center in Medford Recognized for a Decade of Patient Safety
This Aspirus dialysis center received an additional 5-Diamond status.
January 14, 2021
Ascension Wisconsin Launches COVID-19 Vaccination of Frontline Caregivers
Ascension Wisconsin completed the first COVID-19 vaccinations of frontline caregivers on W
December 16, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
What’s Pushing Up Your Blood Pressure?
Explanation of causes of high blood pressure.
January 14, 2021
Riley Hebert
COVID Still Pressuring Healthcare Workers
Trying to explain the seriousness of the situation is the hardest part.
November 30, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
A Time to Give Thanks
During Thanksgiving Season
January 14, 2021
Riley Hebert
COVID Update
For Sunday, November 29, 2020
November 24, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Living on the Edge
Today’s pace of life is pushing the boundaries of our health like never before.
January 14, 2021
Riley Hebert
Marshfield Clinic to Open Third COVID Unit
Due to a substantial increase in coronavirus cases.
November 24, 2020
5 Things to Know and Do Ahead of the Health Insurance ‘Open Enrollment’ Deadline
It is more important than ever to have health insurance coverage.
November 24, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
An Open Letter from Healthcare Workers
To the People of Wisconsin
November 17, 2020
Helping with Fire Safety
Be aware of safety procedures.
January 14, 2021
Current Workplace COVID Guidance
With COVID-19 surging in the workplace, what do you need to know?
November 10, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Anemia increases potential of negative outcomes
Anemia of Inflammation is prevalent in patients with severe COVID-19 disease.
November 10, 2020
Riley Hebert
Coronavirus Update
Update for November 9, 2020
November 4, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
How important is zinc today? Critical
Zinc has been in the headlines more than ever.
November 4, 2020
Riley Hebert
Marshfield Clinic Research Institute Receives $4 Million
Grant for COVID-19 Research
November 4, 2020
Listen to Your Heart for a Healthy, Successful Deer Season
Just the excitement of the hunt can increase your risk for heart attack.
January 14, 2021
Free Local COVID-19 Testing
Free COVID-19 National Guard Testing will be in Clark County and surrounding areas.
October 12, 2020
Free Flu Clinics in Clark County
Provided by Clark Co. Health Dept.
October 12, 2020
Washing Hands Prevents Infections
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day
October 12, 2020
Dr. Jess Rohde
Back in School
A change in diet and chiropractic care could help
October 12, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Calcium is Critical for Immune Function
Studies have reported that calcium played a central role in viral infectious mechanisms
October 12, 2020
Ascension Statement on Alternate Care Facility
Ascension Wisconsin is currently prepared to handle the surge in patient volumes.
October 12, 2020
Tips for Woodburning Stoves
There are several safety tips you should consider.
October 5, 2020
Fire Safety
Space Heaters
October 5, 2020
Additional Independent & Assisted Living
Traditions Assisted Living
October 5, 2020
Ascension Expands Virtual Visitation
Includes All Facilities in C. and N. Wisconsin
January 14, 2021
Joint Statement on Increased COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Ascension, Aspirus, Marshfield Clinic
September 28, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
When you exceed limitations, you got problems
Just stay healthy!
January 14, 2021
New COVID-19 Dashboard
Released from Clark County Health Dept
September 21, 2020
Ascension Our Lady of Victory to Hold Drive-Thru Event
Drive-thru the campus for a free meal and a flu shot on Tuesday, September 29 from 4-6 p.m
September 21, 2020
Receive Free/Reduced Flu, Pneumonia Shots
from American Lung Association, UnitedHealthcare
September 15, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Stroke Prevention
fFocusing on preventing stroke is important to talk about.
September 7, 2020
Dr. Jess Rohde
Some Surprising Help
Some of these are no-brainers, but some may surprise you!
September 7, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
A man’s gotta know his limitations
I’ve always felt there was nothing I couldn’t accomplish
September 1, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
How comfortable are you with another vaccine?
The question of safety is a huge one.
August 24, 2020
Michelle Behm
Essential Oils and their Emotional Benefits
The physical benefits are quite amazing, but the emotional benefits are wonderful as well.
August 24, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Lyme, More than Just a Fruit
There are greater than 300,000 cases diagnosed each year in the United States.
August 11, 2020
Riley Hebert
Clark County Creates Reporting System for COVID Violations
Several Other Counties Join
August 11, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
What’s Your Performance Level?
It’s a great time to shake off the rust and step it up to new levels.
August 10, 2020
Riley Hebert
Taylor County Reports 1st COVID Death
Wood County Reports 2nd
August 3, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Is Your Hand Sanitizer Poisoning You?
Not all hand sanitizers are created equal.
July 27, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Stroke Prevention
A dear friend and patient contacted me wondering what a mini-stroke was.
July 21, 2020
Individual Positive for COVID-19 Identified at Clark County Establishment
Some close contacts have been identified and are being quarantined
July 21, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Metabolic Symbiosis
Organisms living in us and on us have the potential of being both beneficial and damaging.
July 14, 2020
Kayla Clark
Maintaining Homeostasis
Homeostasis controls many of the factors within our bodies
July 14, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Cherishing Your Vision
Protection of our eyes is something we often forget
July 14, 2020
Aspirus Dietician Offers Simple Steps for Safe Grilling
Summer is also a prime time for food poisoning
July 13, 2020
Individual Positive for COVID-19 Identified at Clark Co. Establishment
The Clark County Health Dept has received notification of a COVID-19 positive individual
July 6, 2020
Kayla Clark
Craniotomy
a type of surgery that removes a part of the skull
July 6, 2020
Dr. Jess Rohde
Does it Have to Pop?
What if I don’t like the popping sound or my neck twisted, can I still be adjusted?
July 6, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Is Your Food Killing You?
I’ve recently been dealing with more and more patients suffering multiple food allergies
June 29, 2020
COVID-19 Activity Level Data Dashboard
DHS launched a new data dashboard designed to give residents up-to-date info on COVID-19.
June 29, 2020
Kayla Clark
Regarding Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.
June 29, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Potential Hydrogen (pH)
Many are aware we need to maintain an alkaline pH in our system.
June 22, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Is Your Treatment Killing You?
Instead of identifying missing nutrition, modern medicine looks for whatever drug they can
June 15, 2020
Safe Summer - Community Covid-19 Message
Ascension Wisconsin would like to remind everyone of the care and services available
June 15, 2020
Aspirus Medford Clinic Welcomes Dr. David Lange
David Lange, MD, is now seeing patients at Aspirus Medford Clinic
June 15, 2020
Four Important COVID-19 Messages from Aspirus Medford Hospital and Clinics
Aspirus Medford Hospital and Clinics have four important public messages.
June 15, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Better to Protect than Replace
The practice of joint replacement is an amazing medical miracle.
June 15, 2020
Kayla Clark
Necrotizing fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis can result in anyone.
June 9, 2020
Kayla Clark
Looking at Skin Cancers
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) happens to be one of the rarest forms of Cancer.
June 9, 2020
Ascension Wisconsin Announces Updated Visitor Guidelines
All visitors will be screened upon entering the facility for COVID-19 symptoms.
June 9, 2020
Dr. Jess Rohde
When to Feed a Baby Solids
There are a number of things I like to see in a baby before beginning solids.
June 9, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Are you letting fear eat your lunch?
The foundation of all the mental/emotional issues stated above is fear.
June 1, 2020
Riley Hebert
CCHD Off-Site Immunization Clinics to Resume by Appointment Only
The Clark County Health Department resumed all regularly scheduled immunization clinics
May 25, 2020
Keeping Agriculture Workers Healthy and Ensuring the Continuation of Food Supply
Ag employers and workers are facing additional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 25, 2020
Kayla Clark
Stasis Dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis is a rather common condition caused by chronic venous insufficiency.
May 25, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
The Role of Naturopathy during Pandemics
The human body comes with an amazing defense mechanism
May 18, 2020
Riley Hebert
COVID-19 Update for Monday, May 18, 2020
We have a COVID-19 update for Monday afternoon.
May 18, 2020
Kayla Clark
Dermatologic Oncology
There are many specialties that encompass the field that studies hair, skin, nails...
May 18, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Tumeric - Good as Gold
Many people are waking up to the the miracle of turmeric.
May 12, 2020
Kayla Clark
The Skin
Our skin is unique and performs tasks that many of us would never know about.
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Relocates to Thorp
Ascension will relocate COVID-19 Drive-Through testing from Owen to Thorp.
May 12, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Healthy Sleep Detoxifies the Brain
Evaluating the relationship of brain biochemistry and sleep
May 5, 2020
Riley Hebert
Clark County Health Dept to Offer Vaccinations Again
CCHD will be offering vaccinations to children and families.
May 4, 2020
Kayla Clark
Regarding Hair Loss
Procedural options for hair loss.
May 4, 2020
Michelle Behm
Trace Minerals
Did you know that these elements and many others are critical to your health?
May 4, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Anthrophobia, a created illness
The isolation in social distancing due to COVID-19 is causing mental and emotional fear.
May 4, 2020
Stay at Home Tips
Many of us are struggling right now.
April 28, 2020
Kayla Clark
Skin Grafts
Our skin is absolutely remarkable.
April 28, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Stress Eating and Obesity
There isn’t a tissue of your body untouched by stress.
April 22, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
La Crosse Company Making Face Shields
Gundersen Health Systems Turn to Making Masks.
April 21, 2020
Kayla Clark
Anti-Aging Products
Some information forward about retinoids, one of the most studied anti-aging compounds.
April 21, 2020
Dr. Jess Rohde
Chiropractic for kids? Yes!!
Chiropractic can benefit everyone from one day old to one hundred years young.
April 21, 2020
Michelle Behm
The Lymph System, A New Discovery
We’ve known about lymph for many years, but now we are understanding it more in depth.
May 18, 2020
Dr. John Briggs
Turmeric, As Good as Gold
Many people are waking up to the miracle of turmeric.
April 15, 2020
Kayla Clark
On Anti-Aging Products
Picking the proper retinol cream for yourself can be very tricky.
April 16, 2020
Legislation Must Protect Disabled in COVID Crisis
Considering the needs of people with disabilities during COVID-19 crisis.
April 15, 2020
Aspirus Closing Some Primary Care Clinics
Aspirus is temporarily closing some primary care clinics.
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