NorthLakes is excited to welcome Dr. Marissa Spatz, OD, as the new optometrist at our Oconto clinic. With Dr. Spatz’s arrival, residents throughout the region now have convenient access to complete vision care close to home. The NorthLakes Community Clinic now offers comprehensive eye exams, prescription glasses, contact lens fittings, and ongoing vision care—eliminating the…
NorthLakes Community Clinic’s 100 Who Care Ashland & Bayfield Counties at the Wild Rice Retreat, selected the Friends of the Apostle Island National Lakeshore to receive $10,000 — collected $100 from 100 members. Two additional finalists, Helping Paws Pet Rescue and the Washburn Meditation Center, received $1,750 each from the Dave Beeksma Memorial Fund. The…
The Northwoods Humane Society has been awarded $10,000 from NorthLakes Community Clinic’s 100 Who Care Sawyer County chapter during their quarterly meeting at The Steakhouse Lodge. The donation was collected from 100 members, each contributing $100. The 100 Who Care chapters, founded and hosted by NorthLakes Community Clinic, are modeled after the national 100 Who…
NorthLakes Community Clinic has welcomed Dr. Matthew Gurney, DMD, to its dental team in Eau Claire. Matthew brings nearly a decade of experience providing comprehensive dental care in federally qualified health centers and correctional settings, along with a strong commitment to improving access to care for underserved populations. Matthew earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine…
Dr. Christian Mattingly, DMD, is a new addition to the dental team in Hurley. Christian brings a passion for comprehensive dental care, with special interests in preventive care, restorative dentistry and family dental services for patients of all ages. Christian earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, along with a certificate in public health, from…
Two new healthcare professionals will better serve our northeastern Wisconsin communities. Amber Harmala, APSW, joins as a behavioral health therapist in Marinette, while Jonathan Koby, DDS, begins serving patients as a dentist in both Marinette and Oconto. Amber brings diverse experience in mental health and social services, including crisis response, case management, and both inpatient…
Two new behavioral health therapists joined the Ashland and Iron River teams. (right) Breana Cooper, APSW, and (left) Amisha Hamann, LPC-IT, are now seeing clients at the Ashland clinic, with Breana also providing care in Iron River. Together, they bring diverse experience, specialized training, and a shared commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed care. Breana Cooper, APSW,…
Massage Therapy is now being offered at the Lakewood clinic. Leading this new offering is Dustyn Wieland, LMT, who recently joined the team as a licensed massage therapist. Dustyn is dedicated to overall wellness and creating personalized treatment plans that address each client’s unique needs. A graduate of Fox Valley Technical College, Dustyn combines technical…
Katie Mazur, LPC-IT, has joined the Iron River Clinic as a behavioral health therapist, bringing valuable experience and a caring approach to addressing the mental health needs of individuals in the community. Katie earned her master’s degree in counseling and bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin–Superior. She works with adults, teens,…
NorthLakes Community Clinic announces the successful completion of its service relocation, with all healthcare services now fully operational at its integrated facility located at 1051 West Avenue in Rice Lake as of June 2, 2025. The comprehensive healthcare hub now offers a broad range of services under one roof, including behavioral health, dental care for…
NorthLakes will host an official ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Oconto healthcare facility on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event celebrates the successful opening of the 10,000-square-foot clinic, which has expanded critical healthcare services for Oconto and the surrounding community. The ribbon cutting will take place at the…
The NorthLakes 100 Who Care Sawyer County launched its first collective giving event of the year, demonstrating the power of community philanthropy. This grassroots initiative unites members who combine resources, identify local needs, and collaboratively determine funding recipients. The membership selected the Stone Lake Historical Society to receive $10,000 in the Arts, Literacy, and Museum…
NorthLakes Community Clinic provides inclusive care in Turtle Lake in a region where healthcare access can be challenging. As one of 20 clinics across 19 Wisconsin communities, the Turtle Lake location exemplifies the mission of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to deliver quality care regardless of ability to pay. “We believe everyone deserves access to…
The NorthLakes Community Clinic Ashland & Bayfield Counties 100 Who Care membership selected the Cheq Bay Community Radio to receive $10,000 for the Arts, Literacy and Museum category. Operating as WVCB—the Voice of Chequamegon Bay—this volunteer-driven radio station serves nine communities on the South Shore of Lake Superior. The station addresses challenges common to rural…
NorthLakes is pleased to announce the addition of Krysty Damrow-Schmidt, DC, to its healthcare team at the Park Falls location. A Park Falls native, Krysty brings over five years of specialized experience in family chiropractic care, serving patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. Krysty earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health…
NorthLakes has launched the 2025 “100 Who Care” giving circle season and invites community members to join this impactful philanthropic movement. Based on the successful national 100 Who Care Alliance model, this initiative transforms individual donations into significant community investments. A Simple Concept with Powerful Results The “100 Who Care” model operates on a straightforward…
NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce that Naomi Adams, LCSW, a distinguished mental health professional with over a decade of clinical experience, has joined the behavioral health team in Oconto. With a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine and specialized training in Attachment Therapy and…
Britt Schmitt, OTR/L, joins the pediatric occupational therapy team in Ashland and has extensive experience and a patient-centered approach. Britt brings a wealth of knowledge in sensory integration, emotional regulation, and motor skills development to the Ashland location. Britt recently completed her master’s in occupational therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth,…
NorthLakes Community Clinic is more than just a newcomer to Eau Claire County; it is a committed, long-term neighbor. Following the closures of Prevea Health and Hospital Sisters Health System, the clinic responded to care gaps and improved access for underserved populations. Now, it has established a permanent fund with the Eau Claire Foundation. The…
NorthLakes announces plans to consolidate and expand its healthcare services in Rice Lake at a new, integrated facility while relocating its Birchwood clinic operations to the same location. After opening its doors in January 2025, the 1051 West Avenue Rice Lake facility serves behavioral health patients. By June, it will include dental care for all…
NorthLakes announced the opening of its new healthcare facility in Oconto, significantly expanding access to essential medical services for area residents. The 10,000-square-foot clinic adjacent to Bellin Health Oconto Hospital represents NLCC’s commitment to addressing critical healthcare needs in Oconto County. “Today marks a transformative moment for healthcare access in Oconto County,” said NorthLakes CEO…
Chiropractor Dane Laughlin, DC, is joining NorthLakes Community Clinic at its Park Falls location. Dr. Laughlin brings over three decades of experience in chiropractic care to serve the community in northern Wisconsin. A graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic, his expertise is enhanced by specialized certifications in nutritional counseling and orthopedics. Throughout his career, Dr.…
Savannah Gray, MS, LPC-IT, is joining the behavioral health team in Augusta. Savannah brings nine years of diverse mental health experience and specialized expertise in trauma, substance abuse, and eating disorders to the clinic. Savannah recently completed her master’s degree in clinical mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her expertise spans working with clients…
NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Kewin, PMHNP-BC, to its behavioral health team in Eau Claire. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Samantha brings valuable experience in both psychiatric care and community health services to the clinic. Samantha earned her Master of Science in Nursing with specializations in…
NorthLakes announces the expansion of its services to include Behavioral Health, addressing a critical healthcare need in the region. In response to the significant care gap created by the withdrawal of HSHS and Prevea from the area this past summer, NorthLakes is stepping forward to provide essential mental health support to the community. The clinic…