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Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. As a regional referral center, Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary, and tertiary care services, with specialty emphasis in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and cancer. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also offers leading-edge care in cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. The hospital is nationally recognized for its high-quality care, earning awards from agencies such as HealthGrades, Thomson Reuters, Truven Health, Becker’s Hospital Review, Mission: Lifeline®, and U.S.

09/03/2025

Good nutrition is key for kids’ growth, energy, and learning. Tammy Licari, Registered Dietitian at reminds parents to look for changes in energy, behavior, or digestion, which may signal nutrient deficiencies. If you have concerns, reach out to your child’s provider or a dietitian for support.

09/02/2025

Halo and BBL may sound similar, but they treat your skin in different ways. BBL focuses on surface issues like dark spots with minimal downtime, while Halo works deeper to resurface and refresh your complexion. Nicole Larkin, Nurse Practitioner at Aspirus Health, shares what to expect and how to choose the right option for you.

08/31/2025

Narcan is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose, and it’s available over the counter in all 50 states. Natalie Wilkin, Pharmacy Resident with Aspirus Health, shares what signs to look for and why having Narcan on hand matters.

08/28/2025

Back-to-school means backpacks are back in action. Nate Mayday, Aspirus physical therapist, shares why proper fit and weight matter for keeping kids’ spines healthy and pain-free.

08/26/2025

Congratulations to Denise Klade for being chosen as a recent winner of the Aspirus Merrill Hospital DAISY Foundation Award winner.

Denise was nominated by several grateful patients and family members who shared the incredible impact she made during their care. They described her as “absolutely one of a kind”, funny, kind, compassionate, and attentive.

One patient even shared, “Denise is my hero… She saved my life.”

Thank you, Denise, for the compassion, humor, and dedication you bring to every patient and family you serve. You truly make a lasting difference.

08/25/2025

As part of our ongoing expansion series, we’re excited to introduce the new 16-bed observation unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

We’re making these improvements to better manage patient care and provide quicker, more comfortable monitoring when full admission isn’t needed.

Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier community with updated spaces and enhanced services designed around your needs.

08/23/2025

Today is Health Unit Coordinators Day, and we’re proud to celebrate the dedicated professionals who help keep things running behind the scenes at Aspirus.

Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs) are essential to patient care, managing records, coordinating communication, and supporting clinical teams across our hospitals and clinics. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence make a real difference.

Thank you for all you do to support our patients and teams every day.

08/22/2025

can cause your legs to feel heavy, swollen, or uncomfortable. Dr. Joshua Pogorelec, a general surgeon with Aspirus Health, explains how simple steps like wearing compression stockings and keeping your feet up can help, and when it might be time to see a doctor for other treatments.

08/18/2025

Routine eye exams do more than check vision, they can also detect health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure early, said Dr. Charlie Ahrens, ophthalmologist at Aspirus Health.

08/16/2025

Congratulations to Christina Wendt, PCU RN, for being chosen as the most recent winner of the Aspirus Wausau Hospital DAISY Award!

Christina was nominated by a grateful patient’s family member, who shared how her attentive, compassionate care and clear communication helped make a difficult hospital stay more manageable. Her professionalism, dedication, and kindness truly exemplify what it means to care with heart.

The DAISY Foundation recognizes nurses who go above and beyond every day, demonstrating compassion, accountability, collaboration, foresight, and joy. We’re proud to celebrate Christina and the extraordinary care she provides.

08/15/2025

Aspirus Health has broken ground on the new Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital & Clinic. The 35,000-square-foot facility will bring expanded emergency, inpatient and primary care services to the community, including a 10-room emergency department, 10 inpatient beds, an on-site clinic with 12 treatment rooms, plus imaging, lab and pharmacy services. Construction is underway and expected to be complete in September 2026.

08/12/2025

As part of the $227 million Aspirus Wausau Hospital expansion, we’re adding 48 new intermediate care beds to ease capacity constraints and reduce delays for patients with complex needs. This important upgrade will enhance patient care and help our teams deliver faster, more efficient treatment.

It’s one step in our multi-phase project to expand and improve services for our community, now and into the future.

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333 Pine Ridge Boulevard
Wausau, WI
54401

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https://aspirus.org/find-a-location/Aspirus-Wausau-Hospital-285

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