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Emplify Health by Gundersen Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program now open in Onalaska

LA CROSSE, Wis. (EMPLIFY HEALTH PRESS RELEASE) - Emplify Health by Gundersen has reached another milestone in its mission to treat the whole person. On Nov. 12, the Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) opened in the Kaitlin’s Table Day Center, located in the Behavioral Health Onalaska building. This new program was made possible by the generosity of donors at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Gala on April 11, which raised more than $125,000 to fund the program.

Onalaska, WI · 11-12

wizmnews.com

Evers in La Crosse, critical of fed effort to claw back SNAP funds

Governor Tony Evers didn’t mince words when asked this afternoon about the federal government trying to claw back money given to individuals and families receiving FoodShare benefits. That’s the name of the Wisconsin program for SNAP benefits. Evers came to La Crosse and toured WAFER’s food pantry facilities...

La Crosse, WI · 11-11

CBS 58

Governor Evers defends decision to pay for FoodShare benefits amid government shutdown

LA CROSSE, Wis. (CBS 58) – Governor Tony Evers visited Wafer Food Pantry on Monday, Nov. 10, as he defended the state’s recent decision to load federal food assistance onto EBT cards despite efforts from the Trump decision to “undo” it. Some states, including Wisconsin, received...

Wisconsin · 11-10

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VIDEO: Vernon Health breaks ground on in-house MRI suite

VIROQUA, Wis. — Vernon Health marked a pivotal moment for healthcare in Vernon County on Wednesday when they held a groundbreaking ceremony for a facility expansion that will introduce a permanent, in-house Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite. The ceremony brought together state and local leaders, celebrating a project that...

Vernon County, WI · 2025-11-08

FOX2548 & WIProud

Vernon Health in Viroqua is expanding its campus with flex space and an MRI suite

VIROQUA, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX0 – A health clinic in the Coulee Region is expanding. In hopes of bringing patient care closer to rural communities. Vernon Health Clinic is breaking ground on an over 4,000 square foot expansion to their Viroqua hospital. Vernon Health CEO David Hartberg says the expansion will feature flex space and an MRI […]

Viroqua, WI · 2025-11-07

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Gov. Tony Evers fires back at Trump's FoodShare claw back demand. 'It's not going to happen'

LA CROSSE - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers took his fight with the Trump administration to a food bank in the heart of Wisconsin's most competitive U.S. House district on Monday. The Democratic governor criticized President Donald Trump's effort to block states like Wisconsin from providing benefits to recipients of public food assistance amid a 41-day federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. "He can claw all he wants. He can get his big fingers out there and start bringing it back, it's not going to happen. They have no authority to do that," Evers told reporters after touring WAFER Food Pantry in La Crosse. Evers' visit to La Crosse, in the battleground state's most competitive area, comes as Democrats and Republicans appear to be on track to find an agreement to end the shutdown . More: Pete Buttigieg to campaign against Derrick Van Orden in La Crosse U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, who represents the 3rd Congressional District where Evers' stopped, has called for Democrats to vote to end the shutdown to restore benefits for FoodShare recipients. "Democrats voted 15 times to defund SNAP and WIC, the military, Ag programs, air traffic controllers, and $500,000,000 for rural healthcare in

Wisconsin · 2025-11-10

WEAU-TV 13

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Hillview renovation project to be complete in coming months

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - It has been over a year since ground broke for Hillview Health Care Center’s renovation project. Hillview campus administrator Kelly Kramer says the multi-part renovation is in it’s final leg, with only the nursing home still under major construction. “Our 600 hallway, one...

La Crosse, WI · 11-19

Channel3000com News 3 Now

Senate Democrats discuss rising health care costs across Wisconsin

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Wisconsin Senate Democrats gathered Wednesday to address concerns about rising health care costs as Affordable Care Act open enrollment continues across the state.

Wisconsin · 2025-11-05

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Vernon Health Expansion

Vernon County, WI · 2025-11-06

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Vernon Health breaks ground on expansion bringing MRI suite to rural Wisconsin

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Vernon County, WI · 2025-11-05

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Vernon Health Expansion Project Underway

Vernon County, WI · 2025-11-05

winonapost.com

The damage to U.S. health care is beginning

I may not articulate this very well, but do your own research and learn! In Winona, we are experiencing — in real time — how capitalism will work in managing health care in our country. Project 2025 will restructure health care management — once they have abolished the ACA and privatized Medicare, which are their ultimate goals — and establish a capitalistic model of providing health care to the American people.

Winona County, MN · 2025-11-05

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Get help navigating Medicare Advantage plan changes

Winona Health and community partners are helping local residents understand upcoming changes to the Medicare Advantage Plans including Quartz and UCare and how they can continue receiving care with the providers they know and trust. Quartz and UCare have announced they are leaving Winona County, notifying members that their Medicare...

Winona County, MN · 2025-11-04

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin nursing homes that racked up 384 violations have new management

Four Wisconsin nursing homes that were cited hundreds of times for health care violations have been taken over by new managers, even as the former operator remains embroiled in a legal dispute over financial records. Inspection records show the nursing homes continued to accrue health and safety violations this year under the former operator, Bedrock Healthcare. Some involved active harm to residents — the most serious type of citation given out by federal health inspectors. The four facilities are Silver Springs Health Care Center in Glendale, Heritage Square Health Care Center in Greenfield, Riverdale Health Care Center in Muscoda and Fort Atkinson Health Care Center. A judge ordered a third-party receiver to take over the facilities from Bedrock in July after discovering the company was millions of dollars in debt. As of November, the facilities owe more than $6.7 million in bed taxes, room assessments and real estate fees, according to court records . Bedrock and the court-appointed receiver, attorney Michael Polsky, have been locked in a bitter dispute since August over the release of Bedrock's financial records. At one point, court records show, a Bedrock attorney accused Polsky in an email of being "hostile and combative" in his requests

Wisconsin · 11-12

winonajournal.com

Insurers drop Winona medical coverage

WINONA, Minn. — Two major regional healthcare insurance carriers, Ucare and Quartz, aren’t renewing coverage in Winona and some neighboring counties. Policy-holders have been informed their coverage will cease in January. This leaves Winonans and others on their own to find replacement coverage. U-Care and Quartz explained heir retreat from areas where claims exceeded their corporate expectations. Also cited were rising prescription costs and uncertainties created by President Trump’s draconian cuts in Medicare to cover expenses of seniors, children and impoverished people.

Winona, MN · 2025-11-04

Minnesota Updates

Important Update for Winona County Residents: Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans and Coverage Options

As of late October 2025, about 2,400 residents in Winona County have been notified that their Medicare Advantage plans with Quartz and UCare will end. These residents must select new coverage.

Winona County, MN · 2025-10-31

Minnesota Updates

What Winona Residents Need to Know About Hospice Care from Winona Health

Hospice care aims to improve comfort and quality of life for people with serious illnesses. It also supports their families. Winona Health – Winona Area Hospice answers common questions about hospice care for those in the Winona area.

Winona, MN · 2025-11-10

Minnesota Updates

Medicare Advantage Plans to End at Winona Health and Rushford Clinic in 2026: What Local Residents Need to Know

Winona Health announced that Medicare Advantage plans, including Quartz and UCare, will not be available in Winona County, Minnesota, starting January 1, 2026. This change affects both Winona Health and the Rushford Clinic. These providers will not be in-network for Medicare Advantage members in the area.

Winona County, MN · 2025-10-29

Minnesota Updates

How Winona Area Hospice Supports Local Families During Hospice Awareness Month

November is Hospice Awareness Month, which aims to increase understanding of hospice care and how communities can support people with life-limiting illnesses. Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families. Services are provided in homes, assisted living, or nursing facilities.

Winona, MN · 2025-11-03

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