November 20, 2009 “Celebrating Wellness: Tis the Season to be Well” is the topic of the next WellnessWorks Living Well speaker series sponsored by Saint Joseph’s Hospital.
The event will be Monday, December 7 in the Mother Frances Streitel Conference Center of the hospital. Registration and refreshments will be from 5:30-6 p.m. with the presentation from 6-7 p.m.
November 19, 2009Everyone is invited to Ministry Home Care’s free Christmas Tea at the lovely Alexander House in Port Edwards on Saturday, December 12, 1-5pm. Tea and holiday cookies will be served by the hospice team among the beautifully-decorated historic home. Quilts made by the hospice team and volunteers will be on displayed, and the Holiday Raffle drawing will be held at 4:30pm. Some lucky winners will take those quilts home with them, as well as the other raffle prizes.
November 19, 2009This is not your average bake sale! Nutcracker Sweets, the annual hospice bake sale and raffle is just around the corner. The delightful creations donated by local bakers are wrapped and presented in beautiful packaging, ready to give as gifts. The sale will be held Tuesday, December 8, 7am-2pm at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Conference Room G (near the cafeteria). Everyone is invited to stop to get in the holiday spirit! Many creatively displayed gift items, raffle tickets and cookbooks will be available for sale. Plan to arrive early for the best selection. All proceeds will benefit patients and families served by Ministry Home Care-Hospice.
November 19, 2009Ministry Home Care - Hospice is holding several holiday events in the Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids area. A Holiday Raffle featuring handmade quilts and $1,000 cash, the annual Nutcracker Sweets bake sale and a new Christmas Tea are among the offerings.
November 19, 2009For more than two decades, Dr. Kate Hospice has joined with the community to welcome the holidays with an evening of warm memories, fellowship and sharing at the beautiful Tree of Love ceremony. Last year, their partner hospice program in Rhinelander, Ministry Home Care, began a similar tradition.These gatherings are a way to recognize the pain that exists in the hearts of many after a death, and to celebrate the memories that last. The lovely trees will remain lit throughout the holidays, as a reminder that those who have lived have left a lasting impression. Everyone is invited to both of these very special events.
November 19, 2009As part of their National Hospice Month celebration, Ministry Home Care has partnered with many Stevens Point area restaurants to raise funds that will help provide care to terminally ill individuals who are under-insured or uninsured. “Because hospice provides care to people of all ages, with all diagnoses, wherever they call home, it really is everybody’s business,” stated Dianne Harrington, director of hospice services for Ministry Home Care.
November 19, 2009Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services will commemorate national hospice month by hosting their annual Tree Lighting at House of the Dove, 613 Western in Marshfield on Monday, November 16 at 6:30pm. Hundreds of lights will shine through the holiday season in honor of the individuals served by Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services. The public is invited to this free event, which will include a short service and refreshments afterward.
November 19, 2009The annual Holiday Service of Remembrance will be held Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 South Lincoln Avenue in Marshfield. This wonderful annual event is free and open to everyone in the community.
November 19, 2009Ministry Home Care – Home Health Services serving the Northwoods has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top performing home health agencies in the United States. This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance.
November 19, 2009Affinity Visiting Nurses, a member of Ministry Home Care located in Neenah, has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top performing home health agencies in the United States. This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance.
November 19, 2009Ministry Home Care – Hospice held their 6th annual Gift of Hospice events in Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield, bringing in donations of more than $40,000.00 for local services provided by the non-profit organization. The annual celebration raises awareness of end-of-life care and donations to fund hospice care for individuals who are under-insured or uninsured – people Ministry will not turn away. This year’s events were held at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids on November 4, 2009, and at the Holiday Inn in Marshfield the following evening.
November 19, 2009Ministry Health Care is pleased to announce their first site in the northern region, Ministry Medical Group located on the Sacred Heart Hospital Campus in Tomahawk went live with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) on November 18, 2009. The Sacred Heart Hospital campus in Tomahawk was selected as the northern region pilot site because its size and the fact that clinic and hospital operations have worked closely together for years.
November 17, 2009Supporters of the Good Samaritan Health Center Foundation gathered in October at T.B. Scott Library in Merrill for the 14th Annual Wine and Cheese Social.
November 17, 2009Matt Ruppert has been named the new director of the Foundation of Saint Clare’s Hospital.
November 17, 2009For the thirteenth year, The Lure Bar & Grill in Nekoosa will be hosting a Polar Bear Jump to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN).
November 17, 2009The Christmas party for the Diabetes Support Group sponsored by Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 1 in Conference Room G at the hospital.
November 16, 2009Sacred Heart-Saint Mary’s Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department has been recognized by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for meeting the standards and guidelines of the AACVPR program certification.
November 16, 2009You can purchase a love light that will shine in memory or honor of your loved ones. The trees are located in the Our Lady of Victory Hospital Atrium.
November 16, 2009Ministry Health Care is pleased to announce their first site in the Northern Region, Ministry Medical Group located on the Sacred Heart Hospital Campus in Tomahawk will go live with an electronic health record on November 18, 2009. This is a monumental accomplishment, not only because of the countless hours and numbers of people it took to achieve, but because it represents the strategic direction of how Ministry Health Care will provide health services in the future.
November 12, 2009Employees of the Weston Regional Medical Center have once again shown their support for an “Adopt a Child” Program in the Dominican Republic.
November 11, 2009Sheila 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.
November 10, 2009Independence and good health mean so much to each of us. Yet, we often take these precious gifts for granted, until we are in jeopardy of losing them.
Volunteering for Lifeline is a great opportunity to make personal connections with individuals, helping them to retain their independence. All volunteers are provided with a thorough orientation and ongoing support. Couples are encouraged to volunteer together, if they choose.
November 09, 2009Ministry Health Care is pleased to announce that the Dialysis Center located on the campus of Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill has received full certification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
November 09, 2009In recognition of November as National Diabetes Awareness Month, Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill will provide free diabetic screenings from 9 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday, November 18, in the Menard Center. Dr. Jeff Chism, Advanced Foot and Ankle Center, will offer free foot examinations while registered nurses from Good Samaritan Health Center will offer free blood pressure and blood sugar checks.
November 06, 2009The flower and vegetable gardens of a group of Saint Joseph’s Hospital employees are getting a few jolts of caffeine--figuratively anyway.
November 05, 2009The 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.
November 05, 2009An informational meeting on Bariatric Surgery will be held at Saint Mary’s Hospital, 2251 North Shore Drive in Rhinelander on Friday, November 13 2009 at 2 p.m. in the lower level conference room 1.
November 04, 2009Four registered nurses at Our Lady of Victory Hospital recently received their Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. The nurses, who frequently work in the emergency room, are: Jessica Schwark, RN Jen Kuester, RN Barb Lato, RN Scott Turenne, RN
November 04, 2009In support of the “Great American Smoke Out,” Ministry Rehabilitation Services located within the YMCA of the Northwoods, 2003 Winnebago Street in Rhinelander will be offering a FREE Freedom From Smoking® program information meeting on Thursday, November 19 at 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 715.361.2300.
November 04, 2009Ministry Health Services for Business continues to facilitate a monthly focus group meeting for local businesses who are interested in the health and safety of their employees. This focus group meets the second Wednesday of each month from noon - 1 p.m. for a light lunch, networking and information sharing. The topic for each meeting is issue driven and educational.
November 04, 2009The James Beck Cancer Center located at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander offers a free monthly cancer support group, which will meet the second Thursday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. in the James Beck Cancer Center Conference Room. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2009.
November 04, 2009Ministry Health Care - Sacred Heart - Saint Mary's Hospital offers Ministry Weight Management, an HMR program. Orientations are held at Ministry Rehabilitation Services located at 2003 Winnebago Street in Rhinelander. These orientations are free and are held on Mondays at 12 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to register for an upcoming orientation in Rhinelander call 715.361.2316 or visit ministryhealth.org/hmr.
November 03, 2009Dawn 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.
November 02, 2009The holiday season is a special time to remember loved ones. The Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation invites you to honor or memorialize relatives, family or special friends by reserving a Love Light in their name. The lights are a symbol of love and caring and are a way to express those thoughts during the holiday season.
October 30, 2009In celebration of their grand opening of the Tomahawk Branch, Park City Credit Union presented a check for $878 to Children’s Miracle Network. Park City Credit Union has been a long-time friend of Children’s Miracle Network through the “Credit Unions for Kids Program.”
October 29, 2009In an effort to protect hospital patients from the spread of 2009 H1N1 and seasonal flu, Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital have implemented temporary visitation restrictions on certain units.
October 29, 2009Health Care crosses many sectors of the public at many different levels with issues that hospitals, clinics, employers and government officials are addressing each day.
October 29, 2009Ministry Home Care - Hospice held its fourth annual Gift of Hospice event last month at Memories Ballroom in Plover. The annual celebration raises awareness of end-of-life care and money to fund hospice care for individuals who are under-insured or uninsured – people Ministry will not turn away.
October 29, 2009Home care encompasses a wide range of services, involving a tremendous amount of advanced technology and professional care, in addition to individualized one-on-one patient care and focused support for family members and caregivers. “It really is amazing how much care can be provided in the home today, even compared to ten years ago,” stated Jerry L. Cleveland, president and CEO for Ministry Home Care, Inc. Ministry Home Care provides care to more than 4,000 individuals every day in 40 Wisconsin counties. Under Cleveland’s leadership, the program has grown by leaps and bounds since the company’s inception in 1998.
October 29, 2009Ministry Home Care – Hospice, including Dr. Kate Hospice, held its Gift of Hospice events last month in locations around the Northwoods, raising nearly $50,000.00 for the non-profit organization. The celebration raises awareness of end-of-life care and money to fund hospice care for individuals who are under-insured or uninsured – people Ministry will not turn away.
October 27, 2009As the result of the increasing level of H1N1 activity in the community, The Family Birth Center of Saint Clare’s Hospital is temporarily restricting visitors to the facility until further notice.
October 27, 2009Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital in Marshfield is sponsoring Sibshops, a globally-known program, offers siblings of children with special needs an opportunity to get together, have fun, and participate in new games and activities.
October 27, 2009Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill is providing a pair of programs in November to help people learn more and better understand the risks of diabetes and what they can do to prevent or manage the condition.
October 27, 2009The month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month and this year, employees at Good Samaritan Health Center are showing their support in many different ways, but one new sign of support has “all hands on deck.”
October 26, 2009Ministry Health Care’s Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill is offering a one-day Yoga Workshop “Turn Down the Stress Thermostat” on Sunday, November 8 from 1 – 4 p.m. in the Menard Center.
October 26, 2009Due to lack of vaccine, Our Lady of Victory Hospital has canceled the flu vaccination clinic set for Monday, November 2 and Thursday, November 3 in the hospital atrium. We will announce new dates for the vaccination clinics when that information becomes available.
October 23, 2009Howard Young Medical Center (HYMC) was recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center by the State of Wisconsin.
October 23, 2009Sacred Heart Hospital has received a Level IV Trauma Care Facility designation from the state of Wisconsin.
October 23, 2009This group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Saint Clare’s Hospital Conference Center with topics that are issue driven and educational.
October 22, 2009Breast MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) offers benefits to women who have a high risk of breast cancer. There are no known health risks from MRI, which uses radio waves and magnetic fields (not x-rays) to create a 3-dimensional image of the breast.
October 21, 2009Ministry Health Care is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Verfuerth to the staff of the Emergency Services Department of Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston.
October 21, 2009The 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.
October 20, 2009Just in time for the holidays, parents will have the opportunity to have a professional portrait taken of their child(ren) while supporting sick and injured children in north central Wisconsin.
October 19, 2009Saint Joseph’s Hospital/Ministry Health Care held a ground blessing ceremony on October 15 at the new House of the Dove site located at the intersection of Schmidt Avenue and W Eleventh Street, in Marshfield. This location is the future home of a state-of-the-art facility for end-of-life care, which is currently located at 613 Western Street.
October 14, 2009From 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.
October 13, 2009Ministry Health Care is pleased to welcome family medicine specialist Janet Gilbert, M.D., to Ministry Medical Group.
October 12, 2009In the United States, more than 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women will be diagnosed this year. Thankfully, significant progress in mammography technology is helping physicians diagnose the disease earlier. In addition, the sooner breast cancer is detected, the less likely a woman will need highly invasive and uncomfortable treatments, and the more likely she will survive the disease. As a result, breast cancer survivors make up the largest group of cancer survivors.
October 12, 2009Ministry 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.
October 12, 2009Ministry Rehabilitation Services, a department of Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander is pleased to announce Gina Scheuer, OTR, Becky Kretlow, OTR and Rachel Gilbert, PT have successfully completed the training program for Freedom From Smoking® Facilitators sponsored by the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest. The facilitator training program prepares individuals to conduct the Freedom From Smoking® (FFS) Clinic which is an adult smoking cessation program using the respective American Lung Association curriculum and materials.
October 12, 2009Sacred Heart-Saint Mary’s Hospital offers FREE Ministry Weight Management, an HMR Program Orientations at Ministry Rehabilitation Services located at 2003 Winnebago Street in Rhinelander. Informational sessions are offered on Mondays at 12 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to register for an up coming orientation in Rhinelander call 715.361.2316 today or visit http://ministryhealth.org/hmr
October 07, 2009Prolonged recovery after illness or injury can be difficult for those who are not able to care for themselves independently at home. Although Nursing Home placement may be an option, many patients aren’t ready to face the often emotionally-charged issue of moving to a Nursing Home, even temporarily. The Swing Bed Program at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk presents a wonderful alternative for patients who need a little extra time to heal.
October 07, 2009When Ben Butler joined Mark Skibba in the mornings on WYTE, he didn’t expect that his new gig would be a life-changing experience or that his experience, for that matter, would change lives. On September 9-11, it was soon confirmed what Ben knew all along – WYTE cares about kids in north central Wisconsin.
October 05, 2009A consortium of Marathon County funding organizations has about $80,000 in grants available to organizations who will address health issues in Marathon County.
October 05, 2009The largest ever Door County Memorial Hospital construction project, featuring private patient rooms and a new Emergency Department, is now underway.
October 02, 2009Whatever sports your children play this summer or fall - like most kids - need a sports physical to meet the participation requirements of their school or league. If that's the case, Ministry Medical Group is here to make sure your kids are health and on top of their game.
September 30, 2009For 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.
September 30, 2009October 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.
September 29, 2009An 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.
September 29, 2009As 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).
September 29, 2009The Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation in cooperation with Ministry Medical Group, Sacred Heart Hospital and Ministry Health Care, will sponsor free health screenings for community members on Saturday, October 24 from 8– 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital located at 401 W. Mohawk Drive in Tomahawk. More than 50 Health Care professionals and Community partners will be available with health and wellness information. The event, one of the Foundation’s 2009 projects, is an effort to help build a healthier community by bringing preventive services and health information to area residents.
September 29, 2009Sacred Heart and Saint Mary’s Hospitals are offering free mammogram screenings to women 40 years and older who reside in the hospital’s primary service area which includes Oneida, Lincoln and Forest counties. To qualify for this free service you must be over 40 years old, must not have had a mammogram in the previous 12 months due to no insurance, or lack of other financial resources to acquire this service.
September 29, 2009Once again this year Ministry Rehabilitation Services and Ministry Medical Group teamed up to offer FREE Pre-Participation Sports Physicals for athletes in sixth through eleventh grade within the Sacred Heart – Saint Mary’s Hospital service area in July.
September 29, 2009Vaccines have contributed to a significant reduction in many childhood diseases, such as diphtheria, measles, and whooping cough. Other diseases, such as polio and smallpox, have been eliminated in the United States due to effective vaccines.
Ministry Medical Group Pediatrics Department located at 2251 North Shore Drive in Rhinelander is pleased to announce the following Pediatric Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic dates:
September 29, 2009The 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...
September 29, 2009The staff of Ministry Health Care’s Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill has a long tradition of providing high-quality care to its patients; they also go above and beyond by giving back to the community in many ways.
September 28, 2009Howard 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.
September 25, 2009Saint Mary’s Hospital Laboratory was the first lab in the WORLD to install a new pair of “Twinned” VISTA 500 Chemistry Analyzers from Siemens Health Care Diagnostics.
September 24, 2009Ministry Health Care’s Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston has been recognized by the ACTION Registry – GWTG with a Silver Achievement Award for the Treatment of heart attack patients.