NorthLakes Brings Vital Services to the Community A ribbon-cutting event officially welcomed NorthLakes Community Clinic to Augusta, marking a new chapter of accessible healthcare for area residents. On December 9, 2024, NorthLakes Community Clinic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its 20th location in Augusta, Wisconsin. This new clinic, which began serving…
Krystal Hughes, LPC-IT, joins the team at NorthLakes Community Clinic in Marinette to support local youth and families. In providing care as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Hughes will play a vital role in the School-Based Behavioral Health program, delivering mental health support to students across Marinette County School District. She will also offer Behavioral Health…
NorthLakes Community Clinic welcomes Yessica Barron, LPC-IT, SAC-IT, to its Behavioral Health team. Bringing a wealth of experience and compassion to her role, Barron now offers expertise to patients at both the Hayward Clinic and Minong Clinic. Barron earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a…
Instead of heading to Hastings Way for their appointments, dental patients of NorthLakes Community Clinic – Eau Claire will soon receive oral care at a facility across town. The new Oak Ridge Clinic, located at 2119 Heights Drive, is scheduled to open on December 2. The move aims to enhance service access while maintaining continuity…
Earlier this week, NorthLakes Community Clinic announced a new chapter in its leadership, with Ana Tochterman stepping into the role of CEO on January 1, 2025. The transition speaks to the Federally Qualified Health Center’s commitment to delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare services to rural communities across northern Wisconsin. Tochterman, who joined NorthLakes in 2018 and…
Submitted by Rebecca Crumb-Johnson, MA, RD, CDCES NorthLakes Community Clinic It is not always easy to eat well at work (or away from home in general). It is easy to grab a caramel latte with whipped cream, donuts, or a biscuit sausage sandwich. Lunch may be Kwik Trip cheese curds with a large soda.…
Three experienced healthcare providers have joined the service team at NorthLakes Community Clinic’s new Augusta Clinic location. Behavioral Health Therapist Amanda Putnam, Family Nurse Practitioner Tina Opelt, and Family Physician Dr. Mark D. Gideonsen are now available to the Augusta community, each contributing extensive knowledge, expertise and vital health services to NorthLakes patients.
Three significant grants, totaling $415,000, have been recently awarded to NorthLakes Community Clinic to support its ongoing mission of expanding access to quality healthcare. The funding will directly address both facility and staffing needs, ensuring that NorthLakes can meet the growing demand for healthcare services in Oconto County.
NorthLakes Community Clinic’s doors opened at its Augusta location on October 14, 2024. This community-championed expansion follows months of renovations and preparations, which will bring much-needed Behavioral Health and Medical Services to the Augusta area. The clinic － located at 207 W. Lincoln Street, on the second floor of the Unity Bank Building － opens…
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The recent expansion of staff and services at NorthLakes Community Clinic’s Clairemont Avenue location has been significantly bolstered by a $100,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT), which was awarded to NorthLakes in July 2024. The support from the OBT has been crucial in strengthening the clinic’s ability to provide comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations in the Chippewa Valley.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin, NorthLakes Community Clinic has recently installed a state-of-the-art digital X-ray machine at its Lakewood Clinic. Arriving at the clinic over the summer, this cutting-edge equipment represents a significant advancement in patient care for the rural communities of Oconto County.