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ThedaCare makes $16 million investment in Waupaca hospital emergency room expansion

WAUPACA (WLUK) - ThedaCare is expanding its footprint at one of its rural hospitals. The health care organization broke ground on a $16 million emergency room project at ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca. At a time when some rural hospitals, nationwide, are at risk of closing, ThedaCare is investing in its smaller...

Waupaca, WI · 1d

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St. Vincent Hospital Green Bay Recognized by Wisconsin Hospital Association

[Photo Credit: St. Vincent Hospital, via hshs.org/st-vincent — accessed 11nov2026]. It was announced on November 9th that HSHS St. Vincent Hospital has been recognized as a CheckPoint Top Performer by the Wisconsin Hospital Association. St. Vincent has been ranked among the top 10% of Wisconsin hospitals in categories such...

Green Bay, WI · 3d

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Health insurance premiums increase as Affordable Care Act open enrollment underway in Wisconsin

Price hikes under the Affordable Care Act are forcing Grafton resident Kristin Schlingman and her husband to ask themselves hard questions. The monthly cost of their health insurance plans are set to jump as much as $700 per month next year — to $2,800 per month. “My husband, he’s...

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Green Bay clinic turns waiting room into literacy learning space

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A local clinic on South Monroe Street is turning waiting time into reading time with a new space designed to help children learn and explore through books. N.E.W. Community Clinic partnered with Achieve Brown County to install its first Built Literacy Environment transforming part of the clinic's waiting room into an interactive space for children and families.

Green Bay, WI · 1d

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Manitowoc Planned Parenthood Joins Growing List of Closures

As Planned Parenthood locations around the country continue to close, a local branch has been added to the list. A listener shared an email with SeehaferNews.com that came from Planned Parenthood, which states that the Manitowoc location will be permanently closing. The final day of patient care will be on...

Manitowoc, WI · 8d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 16d

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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 · 17d

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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 · 19d

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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 · 19d

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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 · 22d

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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 · 23d

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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 · 24d

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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

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