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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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In Wisconsin's Amish country, health care workers confront a measles surge

CASHTON - It was a busier-than-usual morning at Lisa Larson's mobile health care clinic, with five patients passing through the repurposed Winnebago motorhome parked at an Amish produce market. Taking a break between appointments to call a nurse colleague, she heard about a patient who'd developed a rash on her ears and along her hairline. "I wonder if she's positive," Larson said. She didn't need to specify with what. Larson and her colleagues care for patients from southwestern Wisconsin's Amish communities. Amid Wisconsin's worst measles outbreak in decades, which has blown past 400 cases , health officials had until recently been tight-lipped for privacy reasons about who is getting sick. The state health department acknowledged in a Nov. 3 memo that disease transmission is primarily in Amish and Mennonite communities. Larson and other health care workers with knowledge of the outbreak had known that for months. More: Breaking news: Infant's death from measles is first in Wisconsin since 1990 Across the country, the Amish – a Christian people committed to simplicity in their dress, work and forms of transportation – have been hit hard by measles this year. Though they have no rules barring the use of modern medicine, they

Wisconsin · 2d

Tech Times

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A Wisconsin Infant Could Not Be Vaccinated Against Measles. The Community Around Them Was Supposed To Be the Protection.

Three measles deaths in seven days. Eight deaths nationally in 2026. A disease declared eliminated 25 years ago has now killed the first Wisconsin infant since 1990 — and the mathematics of community immunity explain exactly why it happened. Wisconsin health officials confirmed Thursday that an infant has died...

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Main Street Dollars

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Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Maine and North Carolina lose hospitals or doctors Jan. 1, while Florida, California and Wisconsin systems may also leave

Medicare Advantage members who use Oregon Health & Science University, Maine’s InterMed practices or a North Carolina hospital face network changes at the start of 2027, and members in Florida, California and Wisconsin could be next. Some of the changes are settled and some are still being negotiated. Open enrollment ends Dec. 7, and that […]

Wisconsin · 5d

Main Street Dollars

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Iowa starts Medicaid work rules Dec. 1, Wisconsin’s 80-hour reporting rule begins Dec. 31, and Louisiana and Colorado follow on Jan. 1 for adults 19 to 64

Four states have set the dates when Medicaid work rules reach their adult members. Iowa starts first, on Dec. 1. Wisconsin’s reporting requirement, 80 hours a month, begins Dec. 31. Louisiana and Colorado start on Jan. 1, the date the federal law sets for every state that covers adults under the Affordable Care Act expansion. […]

Louisiana · 1d

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SSM Health welcomes new orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gavin Hautala

SSM Health welcomes new orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gavin Hautala. SSM Health is pleased to welcome orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gavin Hautala to SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, Health Plaza A, 421 Camelot Drive and SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic – Orthopedics – Ripon, 835 Parkside Street, within SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital.

Ripon, WI · 2d

Herald Times Reporter

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Mishicot electors to vote on $125,000 levy hike for ambulances

MISHICOT – Town of Mishicot residents will decide Nov. 24 whether to raise the town's property tax levy by $125,000, mostly to cover a steep jump in ambulance service costs. A special town elector meeting is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Mishicot VFW Hall, 314 W. Main St. See Nov. 3 election results: Here's what Tuesday's election results mean for Manitowoc County If electors approve, the increase would appear on the 2026 tax bills mailed in December. It would continue each year until electors vote to change it, according to a notice dated Nov. 5 from the Town Clerk's Office. What it would cost The increase would add about 72 cents to a tax bill for every $1,000 of assessed property value, the notice says. For example, a property assessed at $300,000 would owe about $216.86 more in the town's portion of the tax bill. Two Rivers done with Flock: Two Rivers ends Flock contract, but cameras stay up until spring Why the town wants more money The town says it has had to change how ambulance service is provided to residents. Service now comes from the City of Two Rivers Emergency Medical Services, a division

Mishicot, WI · 1d

WausauPilot

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Introducing the Care Ledger: Search central Wisconsin assisted living inspection records

A free new Wausau Pilot & Review tool lets families search every state inspection of central Wisconsin assisted living facilities since 2023, including records the state no longer shows. Wausau Pilot & Review designed the Care Ledger to make those public records easier for the community to find and use....

Wisconsin · 4d

FDL Reporter | The Reporter

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Packers Foundation grant to help Fond du Lac clinic patients

FOND DU LAC – A $3,000 Green Bay Packers Foundation grant will help the SSM Health Samaritan Clinic provide clothing, hygiene supplies and other basic necessities to patients in need. The grant will support the clinic and Agnesian HealthCare Foundation's efforts to address social determinants of health, according to a community announcement. The money will be used to buy coats, hygiene supplies, T-shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants for patients facing financial hardship. The SSM Health Samaritan Clinic provides health care to uninsured and low-income patients and connects them with resources to address barriers to health, including food, clothing, hygiene items and other necessities. “We are incredibly grateful to the Green Bay Packers Foundation for investing in the health and well-being of our neighbors,” said Deb Winterhack, Agnesian HealthCare Foundation director of development, Greater Fond du Lac. “This grant allows us to provide practical essentials that many people take for granted but can make a meaningful difference for individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.” Grant will provide clothing and hygiene supplies Clinic staff identify immediate needs during patient visits and can provide clothing, hygiene products and other basic items to patients who need them. “Many of our patients come to us with

Fond Du Lac County, WI · 3d

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Healthcare in Waupaca’s old days

WAUPACA – The Winchester Academy will present “The Doctor Is In: A History of Medicine and Healthcare in Waupaca,” by Tracy Behrendt on November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 206 E. Badger Street in Waupaca. Tracy Behrendt moved to Waupaca in 2011 and has...

Waupaca, WI · 3d

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Oconto Falls City Council expresses concern over 2027 ambulance rates

OCONTO FALLS – The Oconto Falls City Council reopened their discussion on ambulance rates for 2027 at their meeting on Oct. 13. The council previously weighed the increase on ambulance rates at their monthly meeting in September, however they ultimately took no action in favor of gathering more information. City administrator Peter Wills stated that the new rate has been calculated to have an about $43,000 increase, making the new contract $128,515.

Oconto Falls, WI · 5d

Fox11online.com

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Utility crews assist Bellin Hospital during power outage; WPS says customers unaffected

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Utility crews are helping Emplify Health by Bellin Green Bay Hospital with a power outage. Wisconsin Public Service confirms its crews are assisting with an issue with electrical equipment owned by the hospital. WPS verified its equipment is working properly, and there are no outages affecting...

Green Bay, WI · 5d

WBAY Green Bay

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Fox Valley addiction center plans expansion

Apricity CEO Michelle Devine Giese announces details for the substance abuse center.

Green Bay, WI · 5d

NBC 26 WGBA Green Bay

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Neighbors push back against proposed natural gas facility in Town of Brillion

Neighbors across Northern Calumet County came together to ask Invenergy, a private energy company, questions about its proposed 1.9 gigawatt natural gas facility.

Brillion, WI · 9d

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Concerned Wisconsinites push candidates on PFAS regulations

Marinette resident Andi Rich occasionally shows her anger over how elected officials don’t always seem to grasp the significance of PFAS-contaminated groundwater. For years, Rich has kept up with the latest PFAS research and advocated for clean water in northeast Wisconsin. “It is a complicated issue, but it’s frustrating...

Green Bay, WI · 11d

Fox11online.com

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Meet Behavioral Health Clinic: Support for Every Age

Behavioral Health Clinic provides individuals of all ages with a variety of comprehensive mental health services. They also offer remote mental health services using telehealth. Licensed Professional Counselor, Samantha Hamann joined Fox 11 Living to talk more about their approach and what makes them different from others out there. Behavioral...

De Pere, WI · 12d

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Manitowoc County Health Department Issues Tips to Stay Healthy this Winter

The Manitowoc County Health Department has a couple of precautions people can take to prevent getting sick this winter. Their first tip is to wash your hands often, especially before eating and after coughing or sneezing. The second is to cover all coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your...

Manitowoc County, WI · 13d

FDL Reporter | The Reporter

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SSM Health adds radiation oncologist in Fond du Lac

FOND DU LAC – Board-certified radiation oncologist Joel M. Schwartz has joined the SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic team. Schwartz graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York, and completed a residency at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, New York, according to a community announcement. The physician specializes in treating prostate, lung, breast and skin cancers, as well as rare and uncommon malignancies. Schwartz also has a special interest in treating skin cancer and certain benign conditions, including treatment-resistant osteoarthritis. “I want people to know that a cancer diagnosis does not necessarily mean there is no hope,” Schwartz said. “Many patients can receive effective treatment, maintain their quality of life, and, in many cases, may be cured.” Background and interests Schwartz grew up in New York state and enjoys spending time with a spouse and children, according to the announcement. The physician is also working on writing a book and said a commitment to self-improvement extends to medicine, spirituality and personal growth. “I’m passionate about continual self-improvement as a physician, in my spiritual life, and in my connection with the Almighty,” he said. “I believe everyone has something valuable to share with the

Fond Du Lac, WI · 15d

FDL Reporter | The Reporter

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SSM Health adds ophthalmologist at Fond du Lac clinic

FOND DU LAC – An ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of eye conditions has joined SSM Health Eye Care at 421 Camelot Drive. Dr. Darrell Kohli has joined the practice, according to a community announcement. Kohli earned a medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed an ophthalmology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The physician treats conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and eyelid disorders. “I love ophthalmology because helping people improve and maintain their vision is incredibly rewarding,” Kohli said. “I always do my best to listen to each patient’s concerns and work toward addressing them with compassion and understanding.” Training and patient care focus Kohli said helping people maintain and improve their vision is one of the most rewarding aspects of the specialty. According to the announcement, patients can seek care for a variety of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and eyelid disorders. Background and appointment information Originally from Rapid River, Michigan, Kohli enjoys outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, biking, hiking and cross-country skiing. The physician and a spouse, who is also a physician, enjoy gardening, canning and

Fond Du Lac, WI · 16d

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Shawano Family Dentistry Targets February Move Into New South Airport Drive Facility

SHAWANO, WI – Construction continues on Shawano Family Dentistry’s new building at 3000 South Airport Drive, with the practice targeting a move into the facility in February. Andrew Stevens says the project has been a major undertaking, but the new space is expected to give the practice significantly...

Shawano, WI · 17d

Green Bay Press-Gazette

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Allouez Senior Living dealing with COVID-19 outbreak

(This story has been updated to add new information.) Allouez Senior Living , an assisted living facility, is dealing with an acute respiratory illness outbreak, identified as COVID-19, that has affected some of its elderly residents. After testing, the facility determined sick residents were infected with COVID-19, according to an Oct. 19 email by facility staff obtained by the Green Bay Press-Gazette. The facility has ceased group activities. Staff were trying to isolate sick residents, the email said. The facility’s community relations director, Terri Jochmann, had first emailed relatives and guardians of residents on Oct. 18 that there was “a contagious disease outbreak” in the memory care building, designed specifically for those with serious impairments like Alzheimer’s or dementia. The facility's initial email did not specify the disease, the exact number of residents affected, or the cause of the outbreak. According to the Brown County Health & Human Services Department , the facility notified the health department of acute respiratory infections , a class of illness that includes the common cold, the flu, COVID-19, and RSV . There were “several residents” affected, Jochmann wrote in her Oct. 18 email. Staff will wear “protective equipment” when engaging with the sick residents

Brown County, WI · 18d