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Most Falls Can be Prevented

“The statistics are sobering,” says Barb Keefe, Rehabilitation Services Director. “The single most common cause of injury-related death in adults...
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Middle School Students Raise Money for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy at Spooner Health

Spooner Middle School students raised money for a great cause. Student council member, 7th grader Annika Patrick, had the idea to...
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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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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...