Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI · Health
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Wellness complex well underway in Marathon City
MARATHON CITY – A long-empty lot in downtown Marathon City will soon be the home of a multifaceted health venture. Construction for the new building – which will feature a health clinic, farm-to-table grocery store and an event/learning space – began with a June 19 groundbreaking ceremony, per the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
onfocus.news
Wausau Falls-Prevention Fair to Connect Older Adults with Safety Resources
WAUSAU, WI (OnFocus) – Older adults in Marathon County will have a chance Tuesday to learn how to reduce their risk of falling and connect with local resources designed to help them remain independent. The fourth annual Improve Your Balance, Prevent Falls Resource Fair will be held from 9...
waupacanow.com
City to move forward with municipal ambulance service
CLINTONVILLE – At a special Clintonville Common Council meeting Sept. 3, the council unanimously directed staff to proceed with establishing a municipal ambulance service effective Jan. 1, 2027. The decision to proceed with the creation of a municipal ambulance service came after the Clintonville Area Ambulance Service Commission took...
WBAY
State vaccination numbers show rise in personal-conviction waivers for school vaccines
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Wisconsin woman gets $4,100 back from clinic after delay
WausauPilot
Wausau area births, Sept. 8
Jeffrey and Megan Milliren announce the birth of their son Jeffrey Michael and daughter Desirae Lindsey, both born at 9:49 p.m. Aug. 29, 2026. Jeffrey weighed 2 pounds, 13 ounces. Desirae weighed 2 pounds, 14 ounces. Josh and Lindsey Jensen announce the birth of their son Kennison Michael, born at...
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New report features case studies on successful public health and healthcare collaborations in rural areas
Collaborations between public health and healthcare organizations are common and may form for a variety of reasons, including to develop needs assessments, support emergency preparedness and response, and infectious disease response. In rural settings, these collaborations may look different from those in urban settings due to workforce shortages, resource scarcity, and other challenges faced by rural local health departments (LHDs). Conversely, there is some evidence that rural areas also tend to have stronger social ties, as well as a more stable workforce, which may support robust collaborations. The benefits and barriers of these types of collaborations are supported by the literature, but there has been a lack of focus on rural settings or evidence since the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to share examples of successful collaborations in rural settings across the United States, we developed a series of four case studies, each focused on a unique collaboration. We hope that these case studies bring attention to the strengths and innovation happening in rural areas and provide strategies that can inform and support future collaborations between rural-serving public health and healthcare organizations. Strategies and examples highlighted in these case studies may also be valuable to local organizations as they develop implementation plans for Rural Health Transformation Program efforts.
WFRV Local 5
City of Clintonville to have new municipal ambulance service in 2027
CLINTONVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the City of Clintonville say they will be moving forward with a new municipal ambulance service starting in 2027. A special meeting was held by the Clintonville Common Council on Thursday, September 3, which was a closed and lengthy session focused on the municipal ambulance service. The City is […]
Antigo Daily Journal
LeRoyer Hospice earns national award
ANTIGO — LeRoyer Hospice, 112 East 5th Ave., has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a 2025 SHPBest “Superior Performer” for achieving an outstanding caregiver satisfaction score. This national honor places LeRoyer Hospice in the top 20 percent of all eligible hospice providers in the SHP database for the 2025 calendar year. The annual SHPBest award program identifies and congratulates hospice providers that prioritize high-quality service and experience. Rankings are determined by analyzing and scoring performance on the CAHPS Hospice Survey (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems), measured entirely from the family caregiver’s perspective. To qualify, providers must rank in the top 20 percent globally and score better than or equal to the SHP national average for each publicly reported survey domain during the measurement period. LeRoyer was also recognized by SHP in 2021 and was the only Wisconsin facility on the 2025 list. “At LeRoyer Hospice, we believe every person deserves comfort, dignity, and compassion at the end of life,” said Courtney Mattek, manager at LeRoyer Hospice. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team, and the trust families place in us during deeply personal moments. We are grateful for that trust and proud to
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City of Clintonville announces plan to move forward with new ambulance service
CLINTONVILLE (WLUK) - The City of Clintonville is moving forward with a new, municipal ambulance service effective Jan 1, 2027. On Thursday, September 3rd, the Clintonville Common Council held a special meeting addressing the issue. During the meeting, a closed session was held where the council unanimously voted to proceed...
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Changes coming to ambulance service agreement
The city of Shawano’s agreement with Shawano Ambulance Service is changing its terms after 33 years of providing medical transport for local residents. The changes are coming at the request of Pat Trinko, the service’s executive director. In a letter to City Clerk Lesley Nemetz, Trinko noted the agreement only has a few adjustments that need to be made at the recommendation of the ambulance service’s attorney.