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Heart-Healthy Recipes That Aren’t Boring
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…
Read MoreCervical Cancer – What You Need to Know
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…
Read MoreHoliday Cheers to Heart Health
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.…
Read MoreQuit for Good
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…
Read MoreWhat is ENT?
ENT stands for Ears, Nose and Throat, and is believed to be one of the oldest medical specialties in the U.S. ENT doctors, also referred to as an otolaryngologist, are trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the…
Read MoreGo With Your Gut…
While scheduling your colonoscopy is one of those dreaded tasks on the to-do list, it’s one of the most important. Colon cancer is very common, and it can affect anyone. The good news is, it is treatable when caught early! What is a Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed by a surgeon to…
Read MoreRadiology and Imaging
The x-ray changed the medical field forever. The ability to see inside the body has made Diagnostic Imaging crucial to modern medical care. With the variety of imaging services available at BMC, we can diagnose and treat a wide range of medical needs. What is Diagnostic Imaging? Diagnostic Imaging is the term used to define…
Read MoreSame Name, New Logo
Burnett Medical Center is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand identity, redesigned logo, and updated website. These changes come at a time when Burnett Medical Center is working diligently to evolve the patient and employee experience. In the process of designing the new logo and developing the new brand identity, Burnett…
Read MoreGrantsburg Telcom Donates to the Burnett Medical Center Foundation
The Burnett Medical Center Foundation is a non-profit public organization whose mission is to inspire community philanthropy to advance exceptional healthcare for patients at Burnett Medical Center. During the first nine years of the Foundation’s existence, they have raised over $252,000 which has been provided to Burnett Medical Center for the purchase of new equipment…
Read MoreBurnett Medical Center Raised a Donate Life Flag in Honor of April’s National Donate Life Month
Burnett Medical Center would like to thank those of you who joined us as we Pause to Give Life and kick off National Donate Life Month on April 2nd. At 10:08am, we were among the 83 Donate Life Wisconsin members and hospitals across the state that raised a Donate Life flag. The time of 10:08…
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