Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith

07/31/2026

Stormy weather can be scary – but some people experience more fear and anxiety than others.
Preparing, staying informed and seeking emotional support can help alleviate anxiety and
manage symptoms before, during and after storms.

Learn more about severe storm anxiety here: https://bit.ly/4yJpJ4x

07/23/2026

Mark your calendars – Miracle Treat Day is just one week away. Every blizzard sold on July 30 will support Marshfield Children's Hospital.

Participating locations include: Antigo, Ashland, Bessemer (MI), Hayward, Hurley, Marshfield (Central Ave & Roddis St.), Merrill, Rhinelander, Stevens Point, Tomahawk, Wausau (Grand Ave & Thomas St.) and Wisconsin Rapids.

Plus: donate a blizzard to a patient at Marshfield Children's Hospital by donating here: https://bit.ly/4vuAF30

07/22/2026

The Midwest saw an early spike in tick-related activity, according to CDC data. Alex Linz, a staff scientist who studies ticks in the Midwest at the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, explained that tick season started earlier this year than in the past.

Learn how to keep yourself and your family safe from tick-borne diseases and how to help Marshfield Clinic Research Institute with its tick study. https://bit.ly/3RuFiMy

Experts warn that tick numbers are high again this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

07/16/2026

Wildfire smoke is more than just a damper on an otherwise sunny day. It can be dangerous for those with respiratory conditions. And those with underlying conditions aren't the only ones who can feel the smoke's effects. Anyone could.

Learn how to keep yourself and your family safe:

The wildfire smoke that's filling skies across the country can wreak havoc on those with underlying respiratory conditions.

07/15/2026

With the spread of cyclosporiasis causing GI upset and diarrhea, you may wondering how you can eat healthy and still keep yourself and your family safe. Here are some good general food safety tips to keep in mind:

-Wash your hands with soap and water before preparing food
-Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water
-Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with soap and hot water

In the past, cyclosporiasis outbreaks have been linked to bagged salad mixes and kits, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, raspberries, snow peas and green onions. To reduce risk of exposure, consider cooking food to at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit before eating. And of course, contact your provider if you have any questions or concerns.

07/02/2026

Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned pickleball player, there are steps you can take to avoid injury. Read more: https://news.sanfordhealth.org/sports-medicine/pickleball-how-to-avoid-injury/

07/01/2026

Strokes are serious medical events. They can cause a wide range of health problems depending on their severity and how quickly interventional treatment began.

If you or a loved one need help recovering from a stroke, get support from our trusted specialists.

06/19/2026

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers from a stroke.

But did you know that 62% of U.S. adults don’t know the symptoms of one?

Learn how you can recognize the signs of a stroke with the BE FAST method: https://san.fo/4rAtDaX

06/05/2026

Summer is time to get outside and have some fun, but with that comes the risk of cuts, scrapes and other injuries. See our tips for the best ways to deal with tick bites, scrapes, getting hooked with a fishing lure and more.

Learn more from WSAW NewsChannel 7: https://bit.ly/4e5rU90

Bumps, bruises, cuts, scrapes and other incidents can happen during summer fun.

05/23/2026

New findings from the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute’s Tick Inventory via Citizen Science study show 51% of 700 adult female deer ticks carry the pathogen that causes Lyme disease. Researchers have also found the pathogen that causes Lyme disease is found more in ticks in western Wisconsin. That pathogen is also found more in the fall.

Researchers want to understand how to better prevent and treat tick-borne diseases like Lyme.

Learn more about the study's findings from WSAW: https://bit.ly/4wHy5Zl

Help researchers by sending in ticks you find: https://bit.ly/4wHy6MT

New findings from the TICS study show 51% of 700 adult female deer ticks carry the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.

02/21/2022

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