What You Need to Know About Wisconsin’s New School Vaccination Guidelines
“It’s the number one thing you can do to protect your child and the community and prevent these diseases from recurring.” MERRILL, Wis. – As Wisconsin students prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, new vaccination guidelines are being introduced to enhance health and safety in schools. These updates aim to provide better protection against serious diseases and align with national recommendations. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), updated requirements
Which Vaccines Do Your Children Need Before School Starts?
“It’s the number one thing you can do to protect your child and the community and prevent these diseases from recurring.” DULUTH, Min. – As families prepare for the new school year, ensuring that children are up to date on their vaccinations is vital. While specific requirements may vary by state, several core vaccines are universally recommended. “State law requires children be immunized for a host of childhood diseases prior to going back to school, including measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria,
Maggie Sullivan Wins DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Maggie Sullivan Wins DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Maggie Sullivan is the winner of Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics’ DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Maggie is a registered nurse with the hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. She was nominated by a teammate, who wrote: There was a patient who was coming to Cardiac Rehab following a cardiac bypass procedure, and she was always fatigued and exhausted. They thought her blood pressure medications were
Addalyn Cusack Awarded the Dr. Elmer & Frances Debus Memorial Scholarship
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Addalyn Cusack, a 2024 graduate of Assumption High School, has been awarded the Dr. Elmer and Frances Debus Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship fund was established with the Aspirus Riverview Foundation by Merrill and Mary Redman. Mary is the daughter of Elmer and Frances Debus. Dr. Debus was a physician in Wisconsin Rapids for 33 years. He and his wife will always be remembered for their kindness, service, and generosity to our community. As a physician, Dr. Debus valued those who
Local Graduates Awarded the Minerva Ponce, MD Memorial Scholarship for Medical Education
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Three recent Assumption High School graduates have been awarded the Minerva Ponce, MD Memorial Scholarship. This year’s recipients are Payton Bremmer, Autumn Moon and Lydia Smits.The scholarship fund was established with Aspirus Riverview Foundation in memory of Dr. Minerva “Mimi” Ponce by Mimi’s husband, Dr. Mario Ponce, and family. Mimi was a vibrant physician who practiced internal medicine at the Doctor’s Clinic in Wisconsin Rapids for more than 25 years. She passed away unexpectedly
Fueling Success: Back-to-School Nutrition Advice for Parents from a Registered
“A varied, nutritious diet helps establish healthy habits and positive relationships with food and our bodies.” DULUTH, Min. – As the new school year approaches, making sure your kids get the right nutrition is key to supporting their overall health and well-being. Mary Cherne Schoenfelder, a registered dietitian with Aspirus St. Luke’s, shares a few simple tips for parents to help their kids start the school year with healthy eating habits. "Healthy foods are packed with vital nutrients that are
Aspirus has your child’s back with these helpful backpack tips
“Preventing these injuries may require parents to check in, observe and gently remind their kids to make some adjustments to how they use their backpacks.” WAUSAU, Wis. – Backpacks are a practical and useful way to get textbooks and supplies to and from school.When used properly, they should ease your child’s load, not make it worse. “Improper backpack usage among children can lead to neck pain, headaches, back pain and hip pain,” says Megan Stankowski, PT, DPT, LAT, Physical Therapist, Athletic
Bright Summer, Dark Spots: Effective Solutions and Therapies for Treating Hyperpigmentation
“If you're struggling with your pigmentary concerns despite maximizing your home therapies, BBL can drastically improve treatment efficacy.” WAUSAU, Wis. – As summer approaches its final stretch, many people start to notice dark spots on their skin—a common sign of hyperpigmentation. This condition occurs when the skin produces an excess or irregular amount of melanin, leading to darker patches from factors such as sun exposure, aging, or medications.Thomas Howard, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon