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NorthLakes Offers Diabetes Prevention Program

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin March 28, 2023

The year-long program is virtual and is open to residents throughout the 20,000 square-mile NorthLakes service area and you need not be a NorthLakes patient to participate. To be eligible, participants must be at least 18 years old and not pregnant at the time of enrollment, overweight with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater, have a Hemoglobin A1C of 5.7% to 6.4% or fasting blood sugar of 100 to 125 mg/dl, or have been previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Participants may also enroll on the basis of a high-risk score using the ADA/CDC prediabetes risk test at https://bit.ly/DiabetesTestNLCC.

NorthLakes Community Clinic – Marinette Now Offering Virtual Behavioral Health

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin March 27, 2023

Marinette, Wisconsin – Two Behavioral Health Therapists have joined NorthLakes Community Clinic – Marinette. With the addition of Hayley Nerat, MS, LPC, CSAC, and Jane Moker, MS, LPC, LLP, NorthLakes now provides virtual Behavioral Health services at this clinic.

NorthLakes Enters Discussion to Continue Rice Lake Pediatric Clubhouse Services

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin March 27, 2023

NorthLakes Community Clinic and Marshfield Clinic Health System today announced they are in formal discussions to find a way to continue to provide pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services in northwestern Wisconsin.

Marinette Adds Virtual Behavioral Health and Begins Renovation on New Location

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin March 13, 2023

NorthLakes Community Clinic – Marinette is now offering virtual Behavioral Health Services. This is in addition to the Chiropractic care services it already offers at 2545 Roosevelt Road, Suite 107. The clinic, which accepts most insurances including both Wisconsin and Michigan Medicaid, is accepting new patients for both services. There is also a Sliding Fee Scale available for patients who qualify.

Massage Therapy Now Available at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Park Falls

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin March 9, 2023

Massage Therapy is now available at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Park Falls. This service will complement Chiropractic and Behavioral Health Services that are already offered at the downtown Park Falls location. Massage Therapy uses different pressures, movements, and techniques to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues in the body to improve your overall health. Massage Therapy can help provide relief for a variety of conditions including general or chronic pain, tension, anxiety, migraines, constipation, and insomnia just to name a few. Call the clinic in Park Falls with any questions.

Overcoming Stigma Barriers In Recovery

Health EducationBy Demeri Mullikin March 9, 2023

There are many types of stigma that surround people in Recovery, also known as those who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD). At its core, stigma is described as any false negative beliefs that are widespread about a topic or a group of people.

NorthLakes Receives Funding for Dental Equipment

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin February 21, 2023

Lakewood, Wisconsin – The Leon H. and Clymene Bond Foundation, Inc. generously donated $48,998 toward NorthLakes Community Clinic’s recent purchase and installation of $115,403 in new dental equipment at the Lakewood Clinic. Installed in mid-February, the equipment has allowed the FQHC to update two doctor operatories and one hygiene operatory. Equipment secured through the Leon H. and Clymene Bond Foundation, Inc. includes dental chairs, three dental X-ray units, three dentists’ stools, and two assistants’ stools. Lakewood Clinic Manager, Mary Kay Tallier, states that the “upgraded equipment will assist with efficiency and patient care” and she notes that “there is already a noticeable boost in staff morale, with comments of appreciation coming from not only patients but staff as well. Thank you Bond Foundation for your contribution towards helping us invest in addressing the dental needs of the region!”

Childhood Vaccine Benefits

Health EducationBy Demeri Mullikin February 20, 2023

Early childhood vaccines are important to protect your child and prevent outbreaks of diseases like pertussis and measles. Vaccines are one of the single most lifesaving public health measures, and they undergo a rigorous testing and approval process before they are available for public use. Our immune systems are complex and there can be a lot of confusing and sometimes inaccurate information about vaccines on the internet. It isn’t always easy to find the truth, so we wanted to share a brief overview of early childhood vaccines and some of the diseases they protect against.

NorthLakes Welcomes New Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin February 13, 2023

Hayward, Wisconsin – Sandy Johnson has joined the team providing care at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hayward. Sandy sees people of all ages for Psychiatric Medication Management, assessing, treating, and diagnosing the mental health needs of people.

Superior Health Foundation Helps Fund New Medical Equipment

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin February 8, 2023

Hurley, Wisconsin – The Superior Health Foundation contributed nearly $7,000 in grant funding toward the purchase of medical equipment at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hurley. The funds helped the FQHC purchase a new exam table, an Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) device for the clinic’s X-ray machine, and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). These items help medical staff address a wide range of issues with patients from Michigan and Wisconsin on a daily basis.

Parenting Tips

Health EducationBy Demeri Mullikin February 2, 2023

Parenting is tough. To help overcome parenting challenges, we started a series that offers effective advice, strategies, and approaches that support your child’s growth and development.

The new series, which leans on the expert advice from one of our pediatric occupational therapists, Jordan Chingo, is aptly called “Parenting Tips: Kid Tested, Pediatric Therapist Approved.” In the series, Jordan shares ideas and demonstrates fun and easy at-home activities that benefit all children. If you think that your child could benefit from other ways that improve their abilities and strengthen their independence, schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric therapists at our clinics in Ashland, Hayward, or Iron River.

NorthLakes Welcomes New Providers in Cumberland

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin January 12, 2023

NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to welcome Jay Jevne, PMHNP-BC, APNP, and Karl Ader, LPC, MS, to their roster of professionals providing care to the people in our service area. Both of them are doing so at NorthLakes newly opened clinic in Cumberland which had previously been part of Cumberland Healthcare.

Dry Needling Benefits

Health EducationBy Demeri Mullikin January 10, 2023

Many people are familiar with the term acupuncture, however, many are not familiar with the term dry needling and what it entails. Acupuncture and dry needling have a lot of overlap but differ in the theory behind each treatment. Acupuncture stems from Chinese medicine and involves meridians and opening up the flow of Qi (energy). Dry needling comes from Western medicine and was first used to treat myofascial pain. It has since expanded to treat a wide range of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal pains and dysfunctions.

2023 Mobile Mammogram Dates

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin January 9, 2023

NorthLakes is proud to partner with area healthcare organizations to provide mobile mammogram opportunities in three of our rural communities. This partnership provides our patients with affordable access to a mammogram closer to home. Right now, mobile mammogram services are available in Iron River, Minong, and Lakewood.

Lactation Support

Health EducationBy Demeri Mullikin December 19, 2022

The first year of life is quite a busy time for parents. During the first year of life, your child is growing and learning skills at a faster pace than they ever will again. With appropriate support, most babies follow typical milestone achievements and development. It is amazing to watch, and amazing to think that…

NorthLakes Community Clinic to Open Clinic in Cumberland

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin December 14, 2022

Effective January 1, 2023, two Cumberland Healthcare providers will be transitioning to NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC). Behavioral Health Therapist Karl Ader and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jay Jevne will continue to provide similar services to patients in Cumberland but as part of NLCC.

New X-ray Machine Available to Patients at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Iron River

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin December 5, 2022

Iron River, Wisconsin—Thanks to a Telemedicine Grant from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the Iron River Clinic recently purchased a new X-ray machine. Installed in October, the state-of-the-art equipment is valued at $96,000.

NorthLakes Community Clinic – Minong Now Offers Chiropractic Care

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin December 5, 2022

NorthLakes Community Clinic – Minong now offers chiropractic services. Tanner Kleppe, DC, has joined the team and will provide chiropractic care at the Minong Clinic.

Geoffrey Holloway, D.C., Now Part of NorthLakes

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin November 8, 2022

The opening of NorthLakes Community Clinic – Marinette has paved the way for Chiropractor Geoffrey Holloway to join the organization. He sees patients of all ages.

NorthLakes Community Clinic Opens New Clinic in Marinette

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin November 3, 2022

NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) is excited to announce they are now providing affordable chiropractic care in Marinette. The clinic is located in the Roosevelt Plaza at 2545 Roosevelt Road, Suite 107 in Marinette. This will be a temporary location while NLCC builds out a larger, more permanent clinic in Marinette. Long-term plans include adding behavioral health, dental, and optometry services in the coming months.

Nurse Practitioner Joins NorthLakes Community Clinic

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin September 28, 2022

NorthLakes Community Clinic has a new Nurse Practitioner. Patricia Kender has joined the team and is providing medical services at both NorthLakes Community Clinic – Lakewood and White Lake. She treats people who are ages 13 and older.

Park Falls Welcomes New Behavioral Health Therapist

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin September 26, 2022

NorthLakes Community Clinic – Park Falls is pleased to announce that Laurie Buesing has joined the clinic to provide behavioral health services to people of all ages. Buesing is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Certified State of Wisconsin Social Worker.

Mayo Clinic Hometown Grant Awards NorthLakes Community Clinic $10,000

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin September 21, 2022

NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) received a $10,000 Mayo Clinic Health System Hometown Health Grant to assist in expanding their Behavioral Health Wing in Turtle Lake. The clinic recently underwent a 4,600 square feet expansion to expand their dental, behavioral health, recovery, chiropractic and health and wellness support services. The funding was used to purchase media equipment that will assist in virtual visits including a large screen TV with an attached computer, programming, and a speaker/sound bar with video.

Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

Health EducationBy Demeri Mullikin September 8, 2022

“Have you had your colonoscopy yet?” This is the phrase that most middle aged humans hear during their yearly wellness visit. Have you ever wondered why this is always asked? When looking at deaths related to cancer, colon cancer is the third leading cause in this group. In 2018 alone the rate of colon cancer went up 31 percent. If colon cancer is caught early enough, the patient’s prognosis improves. That has led the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force or USPSTF, the group that sets colon cancer screening guidelines, to lower the screening age from 50 years of age to now 45 years of age.

NorthLakes Celebrates Expansion in Turtle Lake

NorthLakes NewsBy Demeri Mullikin September 2, 2022

NorthLakes Community Clinic recently celebrated the expansion of its clinic in Turtle Lake, adding 4,600 square feet of space. The addition includes a group therapy room and additional Behavioral Health and Recovery provider treatment rooms, enhanced space for chiropractic care including a digital x-ray machine, additional space to expand dental services and office space for support staff that provides care in the clinic and in local schools.

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