Monday, January 20, 2025
“Cold-related injuries can range from frostbite, frostnip, all the way up to hypothermia, where the body is not able to produce heat fast enough to keep it warm to survive.” As …
On Jan. 2, 2025, a press release announced that Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S., headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Marshfield Clinic Health System, had …
Lincoln County Health Department would like to remind community members of the risk of blastomycosis (or “blasto”). Although the risk of getting this fungal infection is low, every year …
“Do you notice that your mood changes with the seasons, becoming gloomier as the days get shorter?” Aspirus Health asked in a recent press release. “If so, you might be experiencing …
Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill was busy on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, as trick-or-treaters collected candy from residents for Halloween. Diana Zimmerman’s father, John Sladek, is a resident …
The T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill will hold a soft opening for their new Memory Cafe event on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. in the Community Room at the library [106 W. …
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the Lincoln County Health Department, with support from the Healthy Minds for Lincoln County Coalition, is working to increase the public’s knowledge of …
Colorful healthy foods, fruits, and vegetables. Stock photo. As the new school year approaches, making sure your kids get the right nutrition is key to supporting their overall health and well-being. …
More than 3,200 ticks submitted from across Wisconsin Dozens of ticks have been submitted from northern Wisconsin. Scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are asking the public to submit …
Photo courtesy of Aspirus. Aspirus Health recently introduced autonomous lawn mowers at six locations in its system, including Merrill. A release from Aspirus said the autonomous lawn mowers support …
Lincoln County back to square one regarding Merrill facility’s future Photo courtesy of Lincoln County. BY JALEN MAKI AND TINA L. SCOTT TOMAHAWK LEADER EDITOR AND MERRILL FOTO NEWS EDITOR A …
Colorful healthy foods, fruits, and vegetables. Stock photo. As the new school year approaches, making sure your kids get the right nutrition is key to supporting their overall health and well-being. …
Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Tina L. Scott photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR At a joint meeting of the Lincoln County Administrative and Legislative (A&L) Committee and the Finance and Insurance …
Transporting a patient during a reenactment. Tina L. Scott photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Community Blood Center (CBC), in partnership with VFW Post 1638, held their annual Merrill MASH Blood Drive …
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) would like to inform the public of updates to immunizations in Wisconsin. New changes to school …
Clay. Photo courtesy of Aspirus. Aspirus Health recently offered tips on strengthening social bonds in the digital age. “Human beings are inherently social creatures,” Aspirus said in a release. …
A mini military encampment on the back lawn at the Northwoods Veterans Post lends an air of authenticity to the annual M*A*S*H Merrill Blood Drive. Tina L. Scott photo. 2023 photo. The annual MASH …
Mattek Aspirus Health recently provided information on selecting sunscreen for acne-prone skin. “In navigating the complex world of skincare, especially for those managing acne, understanding the …
Amanda Tabin, Safe Kids Injury Prevention Coordinator, Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Photo courtesy of Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Hot summer days have already claimed the lives of at least 10 children this …
Lincoln County is back to square one with nursing home TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR At the July 2, 2024, Lincoln County Administrative & Legislative Committee meeting, Lincoln County Administrative …