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Man survives stroke being in right place at right time Blog Posts
Ken Eckes was in the right place at the right time when he had a stroke. Thanks to quick treatment, he is back in the game and threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a local baseball team's "Strike O...

New option for earlier diagnosis, staging of pancreatic cancer Blog Posts
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to find early because it often doesn't cause symptoms until after it has spread to other organs. Learn about a minimally invasive procedure used to improve chances of su...

Naloxone overdose intervention: When minutes count Blog Posts
Minutes count when someone overdoses on opioids. That's why it's important to administer the over-the-counter, overdose-reversal medication naloxone. Read what you can do to save a life.

Is a do-not-resuscitate tattoo a valid advance directive? Blog Posts
Tattoos are a common method of expression or marking significant events. But can you use a tattoo to communicate healthcare wishes? Learn why picking up a pen, not a tattoo needle, is the better optio...

Staying healthy as you age: Medicare Annual Wellness Visits explained Blog Posts
Getting older has benefits, like being eligible for a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. Find out how this snapshot of your health gives you a personalized prevention care plan for a healthy future.

Maintaining healthy relationships with age Blog Posts
Maintaining relationships and strong social networks as you age can contribute to a longer, healthier life. Read why having positive relationships is as important for health as nutrition and exercise.

9 ways to make your holiday season jolly Blog Posts
The holidays often bring times of joy, love and laughter, but it’s the busiest time of the year full of shopping, baking, preparing for parties and more. Rather than letting those demands raise ...

All in the family: Working together to help young girl heal from celiac disease Blog Posts
For most of her young life, 3-year-old Hazel Sargent had tummy troubles. She frequently was constipated and never a big eater. Then one day last spring, she woke up from a nap and was lethargic.

After nine years on waiting list, Barron woman receives new kidney Blog Posts
A long wait was finally over for a Barron woman when she received word that a donor had come forward that was a match. It was a Christmas gift nine years in the making.

5 things you need to know about mental health and girls Blog Posts
One in 5 adolescents or teens experience a mental disorder each year. For girls, it can be especially challenging. Here's how to positively impact mental health in the girls in your life.