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Businesses in Every Wisconsin County are at Risk if Federal Medicaid Funding is Cut
Medicaid dollars keep clinics, nursing homes, and businesses that provide in-home care open. Especially in rural areas, Medicaid funding is the difference between having care options or having closures. “Medicaid dollars keep clinics and nursing homes open and is a...
How Medicaid Fuels an Economic Engine for Caregivers, Family Members, & Patients
“When you don’t have health insurance, what do you do? You forgo necessary treatment. You put things on hold. You don’t access your preventive care,” says Patricia Sarvela, chief development officer at Partnership Community Health Center in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley....
Wisconsin Bill Would Crack Down on Predatory Practices by Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Legislation would prevent third-party companies from offering low rates to independent pharmacies, penalizing patients, The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association, which represents the state’s federally qualified health centers, also supports the bill. Richelle...
NorthLakes Community Clinic Announces Consolidation of Services at New Rice Lake Location by June 2025
NorthLakes Community Clinic announces plans to consolidate and expand its healthcare services in Rice Lake at a new, integrated facility, while simultaneously relocating its Birchwood clinic operations to the same location. After opening its doors in January 2025, the...
Wisconsin Delegation Advocates for Health Centers in DC
Last week, 14 representatives from Wisconsin CHCs and WPHCA met in DC to advocate for Health Centers and their patients. They met with every member of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation, including both staff and elected officials, emphasizing the value of Health...
N.E.W. Community Clinic selected for 8th Annual Giving Campaign
N.E.W. Community Clinic was one of the 50 local non-profits selected to participate in the 8th annual Give BIG Green Bay "Day of Giving." Each year, Give BIG Green Bay selects 50 Brown County nonprofits to participate in the 24-hour crowdfunding event. Since the...
Progressive Community Health Centers Expands Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Behavioral Health Services
Progressive Community Health Centers (PCHC) announced the expansion of its substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program and behavioral health services. The expanded SUD program will now include three dedicated providers offering appointments throughout the week, and...
NorthLakes to Offer Behavioral Health Services in Rice Lake
In response to the significant care gap created by the departure of HSHS and Prevea, NorthLakes said it will provide essential mental health support to the community, ensuring that patients continue to receive comprehensive care. "We recognize the challenges our...
Muslim Community-Engaged Research Highlights Muslim Americans’ End-of-Life Healthcare Gaps and Needs
Few Muslim Americans use hospice care, despite its posited benefits. A multi-sectoral team of academicians and community leaders in southeastern Wisconsin decided to find out why. The diverse team, including Laila Azam, Ph.D., Renee Foutz, M.D., and Aasim I. Padela,...
DCMC Dental Clinic Now N.E.W. Community Clinic
As of Jan. 1, the Door County Medical Center (DCMC) Dental Clinic has officially become N.E.W. Community Clinic Door County Dental. Brian Stephens, CEO of DCMC, and Kim Franzen, CEO of N.E.W. Community Clinic, recently signed the contract finalizing this transition....
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