Masking Now Optional
As of May 1, 2023 masks are now optional for most patients and staff at NorthLakes.
NorthLakes Community Clinic announces discussions are moving forward to move in to Rice Lake
NorthLakes Community Clinic announced their board of directors has given preliminary approval to pursue providing pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services in Rice Lake. Currently, these services are offered through Marshfield Children’s Rice Lake Pediatric Therapy Clubhouse, which is slated to close in mid-May. The Clubhouse offers a wide range of specialized therapies in a single, child-friendly location that help children with unique developmental needs.
The Charles E. Kubly Foundation Funds Mental Health Resources for NorthLakes SBBH Program
Thanks to an $8,000 contribution from the Charles E. Kubly Foundation, NorthLakes Community Clinic recently purchased a variety of resources instrumental in helping northern Wisconsin youth facing mental health issues. The items purchased through this grant include a wide range of resources focused on building resilience and addressing depression and mental health struggles amongst youth who receive services through NorthLakes’ School-Based Behavioral Health (SBBH) Program. The program serves approximately 300 children across 20 Wisconsin school districts each school year. Items purchased with the support of the Charles E. Kubly Foundation include but are not limited to journal and goal planners for teens, workbooks, games, books, and more. These items draw upon kid-friendly language when building emotional identification, provide youth with the tools to communicate needs more assertively, help youth navigate emotions, and more.
NorthLakes Offers Diabetes Prevention Program
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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 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.