SIX
FALL
2014
FEATURES
For the love of books
You can never spend too much
time reading to your child.
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Finding relief
Joint replacement surgery
gave Mark Gaedtke his
independence back.
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Breast health
When it comes to mammograms,
a few minutes could save your life.
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Take heart
Do you know all the options
available for bypass surgery?
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SPOTLIGHT
Back to school
Ready for the new school
year? Make sure your child’s
backpack doesn’t turn out to be a
backbreaker.
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Is it in your genes?
Screening can reveal health risks
and help prevent problems.
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aspirus.org
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Golf Classic supports Reach Out and Read
The 8th Annual Aspirus Women’s Golf Classic was held
at Wausau Country Club on Aug. 4.
This year’s event raised more than $69,000, which will
be used by Aspirus Health Foundation to expand Reach
Out and Read to include most of Aspirus’ Wisconsin-
based clinics that serve children. Read more on page 6.
