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Stay Healthy, Learn Happy: Ensure Your Child is Ready for School with Well-Child Checkups

August 21, 2023

As the summer days start to wind down, it’s that time of year again — back to school! Along with preparing backpacks and school supplies, it’s crucial to prioritize your child’s health and well-being before they head back to the classroom.  At Burnett Medical Center, we are dedicated to ensuring your child’s health is in…

When To Visit a Walk-In Clinic Instead of the Emergency Room for Your Healthcare Needs

July 3, 2023

Did you know that Burnett Medical Center has a walk-in clinic right here in Grantsburg, WI? Many people may not know that not all acute health issues require a visit to the emergency room. Some medical issues that require immediate attention but aren’t life-threatening are better suited for walk-in clinics, like the one at Burnett…

Caregiver Coping Strategies for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s

June 13, 2023

An Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is life-altering. Not only for the person experiencing the symptoms and receiving the diagnosis but also for those close to them. You may feel stress, sadness and grief – even resentment and anger are normal when someone else’s diagnosis upends your life. As you navigate the ins and outs of doctors’…

Mental Health Resources in Burnett County

May 25, 2023

What to do when you or someone you love is in a mental health crisis. May is Mental Health Awareness month, but as we all know, mental health doesn’t just happen in May alone, and oftentimes, the topic can be difficult to bring awareness to. But what exactly constitutes a mental health crisis? If you…

Don’t Let April Showers Catch You Off Guard

April 19, 2023

Tips for Dealing with Urinary Incontinence Why did the bladder cross the road? To get to the bathroom on the other side – and quickly! All jokes aside, if your bladder is running the show, it’s time to take control. Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine, and it can occur in people of…

Colon Cancer: Be Aware & Take Care

March 15, 2023

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, affects the colon or rectum, which are part of the digestive system. According to the American Cancer Society, there will be…

Heart-Healthy Recipes That Aren’t Boring

February 27, 2023

February is Heart Month and that means we are bringing even more awareness to living a long life with a healthy heart. Here in the Northwoods, that is even more difficult with the abundance of fried food and let’s face it, beer, at every corner. Being heart healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up…

Cervical Cancer – What You Need to Know

January 16, 2023

January is National Cervical Health Awareness month. Did you know each year, over 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer? While that number may be high, one of the leading causes of cervical cancer is preventable. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of cervical cancer and may also lead to…

Holiday Cheers to Heart Health

November 29, 2022

The holiday season is short and sweet – but oftentimes stressful, especially for your heart health. According to the American Heart Association, cardiac death is almost 5% higher during the holidays. More food + more alcohol, less sleep + more stress = heart health overload.  Not only that, people often delay care during the holidays.…

Quit for Good

October 26, 2022

Breathe Better with a Tobacco Cessation Program at Burnett Medical Center We all know the statistics but just in case you needed to hear it again: yes, smoking causes lung cancer. In fact, according to www.CDC.org, people who smoke cigarettes are 15 to 30 times more likely to get lung cancer or die from lung…