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Measles cases hit 36-year high in Minnesota; Northland providers stress vaccination
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Possible Measles Exposure at Marshfield Clinic Weston ER
WESTON, WI (WSAU) — The Marathon County Health Department and Wisconsin DHS are investigating possible measles exposure at the Marshfield Medical Center Emergency Department in Weston. Officials say the person was at the ER on Thursday, November 5th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Health officials are working to identify...
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Tomah Health Hospice Schedules Annual Lovelight Event
Tomah Health Hospice Touch and Palliative Care have scheduled a special event to help people remember family members and friends during the Christmas holiday. Give a true gift of love, with a Love Light donation to remember a special friend, relative or loved one. Donation forms are available on the Tomah Health website at http://www.tomahhealth.org and must be completed by Nov. 27. The annual Hospice Lovelight program and tree lighting ceremony will be held Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Felton Professional Development Center at Tomah Health, 501 Gopher Dr., Tomah.
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Viroqua Considers Gundersen Clinic Plan
The Viroqua City Council approved a 90-day site study for a possible Emplify Health by Gundersen clinic in the Viroqua Business Park. The exploratory agreement is not a final land sale or building approval. Amplify plans to submit a proposal early next year, and any final development agreement would require council approval.
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Medicare Changes Worry Area Seniors
Medicare Advantage changes are prompting seniors in the La Crosse area to review their coverage before the December 7 enrollment deadline. Some plans may be canceled, providers may change, and vision or dental benefits could be affected. Strive Medicare reported more than 300 face-to-face appointments in one week. Experts urge beneficiaries to contact their insurers and seek help reviewing their options.
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Viroqua City Council approves memorandum for proposed Emplify Healthcare campus
VIROQUA, Wis. — The Viroqua City Council has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emplify Health to explore purchasing municipal land in the Viroqua Business Park, marking a pivotal step in a months long debate over the future of local healthcare. The vote authorizes city officials and Emplify...
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Viroqua’s Tattoo Zuzu Balances Art, Community, and Vaccine Concerns
Sitting at the heart of Viroqua’s bustling Main Street, Tattoo Zuzu attracts passersby with its unique array of art and thrifted finds. Yet, beyond its artistic appeal, this shop represents more than just a business for owner Audra Grosz—it’s a tribute to her daughter, Zuzu, a nickname cherished by Grosz’s mother from the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
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Mayo Clinic Health System honors legacy of St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Mayo Clinic Health System is honoring the legacy of St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse. Thursday, Mayo Clinic Health System leaders, staff and additional guests gathered at the St. Francis Building for a legacy ceremony. The ceremony was an opportunity for attendees to reflect on...
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Viroqua Common Council approves Fire Department plan for mutual aid ambulance service
VIROQUA Wis. – The Viroqua Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday September 29 to authorize the Viroqua Fire Department to purchase a used ambulance and establish a municipal mutual aid ambulance service. The decision allows Fire Chief Chad Buros to move forward with acquiring a 13 year old ambulance from...