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Groundbreaking for new family clinic takes place in …

WEBSTEVENS POINT, Wis. (WAOW) — Community members, politicians, and business leaders all came together on Tuesday to support the groundbreaking of a new …

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Portage County Health Departments to offer Pfizer COVID …

WEBVaccination clinics are held Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Health Clinic, located in the lower levels of the Portage County Health and …

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WEBCOVID-19 cases steadily increase nationwide over the summer. Updated Aug 4, 2023. WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — Health officials have voiced concerns about the …

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EXPLAINED: The status of hospital beds in Wisconsin, …

WEBCOVID-19 patients currently account for 21.1% of patients in beds in hospitals across Wisconsin. In North Central Wisconsin, there are 1,043 beds in total— …

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JUST IN: Health Department says Wausau has among …

WEBJan 30, 2024 Updated Jan 30, 2024. 0. WAUSAU (WAOW) — The Marathon County Health Department reports Wausau's levels of norovirus is among the highest in the …

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Portage County Public Health offering new COVID booster

WEBPORTAGE COUNTY, Wis. (WAOW) -- The newest COVID-19 vaccine booster is now available in Central Wisconsin. Portage County Public Health is one …

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20 million people lost their Medicaid coverage in the last …

WEB(CNN) — Justin Gibbs had finally gotten his high blood pressure under control with a combination of three medications. But after he had his Medicaid coverage …

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‘Kids need to breathe just like adults do:’ $35 price caps

WEBAsthma drugs can be pricy across the board, so much so that the Senate health committee, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, opened an investigation into the …

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Melatonin industry asked to voluntarily tighten standards …

WEBMakers of melatonin supplements have 18 to 24 months to voluntarily add child-deterrent packaging and improve cautionary language on labels of over-the …

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Wausau native creates Lyme Warriors to help people with …

WEBWAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — Sami Kirschbaum got bit by a tick when she was 5 years old living in Wausau, Wisconsin. She developed Lyme disease somewhere …

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BREAKING: Essentia Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System agree …

WEBBy Mitchell Skurzewski. Jul 27, 2023 Updated Jul 27, 2023. 0. (WAOW) - Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) have agreed to merge. The health …

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Marshfield Clinic Health System held 'Farmers Stress Summit' to

WEBIt was part of a series titled "Grand Rounds" which is used as way for experts and Marshfield Clinic Health System staff to discuss topics based on data collected.

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Marshfield Clinic Health System, Essentia Health announce merger …

WEBOct 12, 2022 Updated Oct 12, 2022. 0. MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WAOW) -- Marshfield Clinic Health System and Essentia Health have delved into talks regarding a merger. Essentia …

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Marshfield Clinic Health System CEO Dr. Susan Turney to step

WEBMarshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) announced Monday that Susan Turney, MD, MS, FACP, FACMPE, is stepping down as CEO in September 2023, …

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Aspirus, Blue Cross and Blue Shield reach new agreement Health

WEBAspirus Network Inc. and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin announced a new agreement that ensures continued in-network access to care for all of …

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Area medical student advocating for expanded mental health care

WEBWAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) -- Casey Balson's time as a student at the Medical College of Wisconsin-Central Wisconsin is nearly done, but she hopes to help influence …

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Mental Health Clinic opens in Wisconsin Rapids

WEBWISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WAOW) - The Opportunity Development Center (ODC) in Wisconsin Rapids has opened a new mental health clinic. Called Opportunity …

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Community helping people recover from addiction

WEBKjos is one of many former addicts looking to help. Marshfield Clinic employs several of them to work as recovery coaches to provide a personal treatment …

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Nicotine pouches for your mouth are becoming increasingly

WEBFor those looking to quit tobacco and nicotine altogether for a healthier lifestyle, Moran recommends visiting a primary health care provider, as well as using …

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Portage Co. Health Care Center referendum voted down

WEB0. STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WAOW) -- After a contentious discussion Tuesday, a referendum which aimed to help fund the Portage County Health Care …

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Marshfield Clinic Health System laying off 346 employees

WEBMCHS employs over 12,000 people in Wisconsin and 346 employees will be laid off. In the press release, MCHS cited a health care industry challenged by …

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GoFundMe set up to help Marshfield police officer's family after …

WEBA Marshfield Police Department officer's wife, a mother of three young children, unexpectedly died, but the community is jumping in to help after the tragedy.

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