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…
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. Barron brings a wealth of experience and compassion to her role and now offers expertise to patients at the Hayward Clinic and Minong Clinic. Barron earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in…
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…
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.
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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.