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Howard Young Health Care Board of Directors Announces New Chair, Two Members at Large

November 11, 2009

Sheila Clough, President, Howard Young Health Care (HYHC), announced the appointment of Kurt D. Veldhuizen to Chair of the Board of Directors, and two new members at large, Brian Eliason and Lee Guenther.

Howard Young Foundation Funds Treadmill for Rehabilitation Patients and Community Health Program

November 05, 2009

The Howard Young Foundation recently funded a new treadmill to be used by the patients of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs at Howard Young Medical Center.

Dawn Schneider Recognized with 2009 Wisconsin Histology Society Member of the Year Award

November 03, 2009

Dawn Schneider, a Howard Young Medical Center Histotechnician, was recently recognized with the 2009 Wisconsin Histology Society (WHS) Member of the Year Award at the WHS 2009 State Meeting in Madison.

Howard Young Medical Center Receives Level III Trauma Center Designation

October 23, 2009

Howard Young Medical Center (HYMC) was recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center by the State of Wisconsin.

Howard Young Foundation Funds Ventilator for Ministry Transportation Services

October 21, 2009

The Howard Young Foundation recently funded a ventilator valued at $17,962 for use in the ambulance that transfers patients between Howard Young Medical Center and other hospitals.

Area Fourth Graders Kick Off Oneida County's Nutrition and Fitness Challenge

October 14, 2009

From October, 2009, through December, 2009, 4th grade students at Sugar Camp and Rhinelander’s Central Elementary, Nativity of our Lord, Northwoods Community Secondary, as well as Trinity Lutheran and MHLT (Minocqua, Hazelhurst, Lake Tomahawk) schools across the Northwoods are once again being issued a fun, “Fitness Challenge”. These kids are being invited to participate in the annual Healthy People Healthy Oneida County 4th Grade Nutrition and Fitness Challenge. The project aims to improve the health of youth by challenging them to practice physical activities every day.

Ministry Health Care recognized by Technical College System Board

October 12, 2009

Ministry Health Care has been named a "WTCS Futuremakers Partner" by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. This award recognizes organizations that partner with technical colleges in pursuit of strong futures through sustainable jobs.

Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia Rate at Lowest

September 30, 2009

For several years Howard Young Medical Center (HYMC) has implemented the best practice guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia (VAP), a pneumonia that can occur in patients who have been on mechanical ventilation for 48 hours or longer.

2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines Available at Ministry

September 30, 2009

The influenza vaccine for the 2009-2010 influenza season is set. Commonly called "the flu," influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Now it's up to you to make sure that you and your loved ones are protected. Ministry Medical Group is pleased to announce the following Seasonal Flu Clinic dates in the Northwoods...

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Once Is Not Enough

September 30, 2009

October 2009 marks the twenty-forth year of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). The first NBCAM program took place in October 1985 as a weeklong event to fill the information void in public communication about breast cancer.

Bariatric Surgery Informational Meeting Scheduled at Howard Young Medical Center on October 9, 2009

September 29, 2009

An informational meeting on Bariatric Surgery will be held at Howard Young Medical Center on Friday, October 9, from 3 – 4 p.m. in Classrooms 2 and 3.

Secretary of DRL Visits Local Hospitals as Part of Governor Doyle’s Northwoods Visit

September 29, 2009

As part of Governor Doyle’s annual visit to the northwoods, Howard Young Medical Center (HYMC) and Eagle River Memorial Hospital (ERMH) recently hosted Celia Jackson, Secretary of the Department of Regulation and Licensing (DRL).

HYHC and Marshfield Clinic Support Lakeland Sharing Foundation Hallowine Fundraiser

September 28, 2009

Howard Young Health Care/Ministry Health Care and Marshfield Clinic recently contributed $250 each to support the Lakeland Sharing Foundation’s annual “Hallowine” fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Minocqua Country Club.

Ellis, Pukall Complete Term with Howard Young Health Care Board of Directors

September 11, 2009

Sheila Clough, President, Howard Young Health Care (HYHC), announced that the board terms of Thomas S. Ellis and Susan Pukall will be ending in September.