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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 · 22h

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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 · 1d
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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....

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 14d

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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 · 15d

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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 · 16d

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 · 17d

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SSM Health adds physiatrist at Fond du Lac clinic

FOND DU LAC – SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic has added board-certified physiatrist Trenton VandeWater, M.D., to its medical staff, expanding sports medicine and rehabilitation services for patients with musculoskeletal and nerve-related conditions, according to a community announcement. VandeWater will see patients at Health Plaza A in Fond du Lac. The physician specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with a focus on restoring function, reducing pain and helping patients maintain active lifestyles. The practice includes minimally invasive and non-operative treatments such as ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injections, cryoneurolysis and percutaneous tenotomy. VandeWater earned a medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation there. The physician later completed a sports medicine fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. “Physical medicine and rehabilitation emphasize restoring and maintaining function while improving patients' quality of life,” VandeWater said. “I value the opportunity to provide personalized, meaningful care that can be tailored to each individual's goals and needs.” The physician treats conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, hip, knee, foot, ankle, neck and back. VandeWater also diagnoses and treats certain nerve-related conditions, including radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome. Services include evaluations

Fond Du Lac, WI · 17d

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SSM Health adds gastroenterologist Gregory Capelli in Fond du Lac

FOND DU LAC – SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic has added gastroenterologist Gregory Capelli, DO, to its clinic at 420 E. Division St. in Fond du Lac, where Capelli is accepting new patients. The physician joins the clinic's specialty care team, according to a community announcement. Capelli specializes in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease, chronic liver disease, Barrett's esophagus, chronic diarrhea, constipation and colon polyps. The practice also offers colorectal cancer screening and surveillance, with Capelli performing endoscopic procedures and colonoscopies. Capelli earned a medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Training included an internal medicine residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a gastroenterology fellowship through Aurora Health Care. Capelli is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Focus on digestive health and prevention Capelli said the specialty appealed because it combines medical decision-making, procedural care and long-term patient relationships. “I enjoy the variety of gastroenterology, from preventive care such as colorectal cancer screening to managing chronic diseases like inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease, as well as performing procedures that can immediately improve a patient's quality of life,”

Fond Du Lac, WI · 17d

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SSM Health unveils Fond du Lac clinic lobby upgrades

FOND DU LAC – The SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic , 420 E. Division St., has unveiled some lobby improvements enhancing convenience, patient flow and privacy. Patients and visitors will notice self-service registration kiosks as an option for checking in for hospital-based services, though staff will still be available nearby for anyone who needs assistance, according to a news release from SSM Health. The goal is to help reduce wait times and simplify the registration process. Winter forecast: Less snow in Fond du Lac? What winter outlooks suggest Clinic renovations started earlier this year, and other major aspects of the project include moving the information desk to a more centralized location and adding private cashier offices for confidentiality in registration and financial conversations. The rest of the lobby has also been reconfigured to reduce congestion. SSM Health Fond du Lac Market President Shane Smith said the option of using a kiosk can improve efficiency, but SSM Health continues to maintain the compassionate service patients have come to expect. "Our goal is to make every step of the patient experience as convenient, comfortable and welcoming as possible," he said. "Health care is about people, and technology should support, not

Fond Du Lac, WI · 16d

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Ascension Wisconsin opens two new pharmacies in Oshkosh

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - Ascension Wisconsin and local officials celebrated the opening of two new pharmacies in Oshkosh on Monday. One is located at Ascension NE Wisconsin – Mercy Hospital, and the other is at the Ascension NE Wisconsin – Koeller Street clinic, where a ribbon cutting ceremony took place.

Oshkosh, WI · 18d