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Health

Seeking food pantry projects

HANCOCK — Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is seeking concept papers for a Food Pantry Grant, designed to strengthen food security and support vital food pantry services throughout the Copper Country. Concept papers are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026. Original projects ...

GCC receives donation for OB training

IRONWOOD — Gogebic Community College has received a donation from Lawrence Kutz, of Hurley, WI to help ensure that students in the Nursing and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs are fully prepared to enter the workforce, as access to obstetrical care declines in the region. According ...

Aspirus earns Tree Campus Recognition

WAUSAU – All 18 Aspirus Health hospitals have been individually recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as 2025 Tree Campuses, reflecting a systemwide commitment to community well-being through environmental stewardship. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to ...

Better Nasal Function

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Nasal obstruction is emerging as a significant but often underrecognized factor affecting sleep, exercise tolerance, and overall quality of life, according to Michael Thielman, MD, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Aspirus Health. Dr. Thielman says patients ...

Avoiding Hypothermia & Frostbite

LAURIUM — Cold weather is an inevitable part of life in the Upper Peninsula, but too much exposure to extremely cold air has the potential to be life-threatening. “In cold temperatures, the body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced, which can lead to cold-related illnesses ...

Canal View rewarded

HANCOCK — Canal View – Houghton County received a $142,932.00 rebate from SEMCO for improvements made to its existing boiler system. The rebate is part of SEMCO’s Energy Waste Reduction Program. The program offers rebates to commercial customers to help them upgrade their current ...