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Frequently Asked Questions: Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty that uses trace amounts of a radioactive compound to show the function and structure...
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Care, Compassion and Professionalism – One Patient’s Perspective

For most out-of-towners, the Northwoods is a retreat from the everyday hustle of a busy life. From the peaceful quiet...
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How to Help a Loved One with an Opioid Addiction

Pain medication addiction, also known as opioid addiction, has become an epidemic – and the past year brought a number...
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Self-Care for Every Season

Spring is often referred to as a season for rejuvenation, rebirth and regrowth. Things like the snow melting, the sun...
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Prevention is Key to Heart Disease

1. Quit Smoking  Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in the United States and is linked to not...
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Signs or Symptoms of a Heart Attack or Stroke

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Summer Safety Tips

Sun Safety Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, accounting for half of all cancer cases.The...
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The Beat Goes On

For Tom Havlicek of Minong, music courses through his veins. A guitarist, a singer, and a long-time crowd-pleaser, Tom doesn’t...