Written by Lori Cannon, MSN, RN At NorthLakes Community Clinic, we believe primary care is a critical component to ensuring long-term health. One of the easiest ways to receive primary care is by establishing a primary care provider. A primary care provider, often shortened to PCP, is a doctor, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner who…
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 Update During this time, our number one priority remains the health of our patients, our team, and our community. As a result, we are taking the following measures to limit patients and community members in our clinics. Service Update: In response to Governor Tony Evers Stay-At-Home order, we will be reducing…
Submitted by Dr. Cory Sateren, Optometrist NorthLakes Community Clinic – Ashland Optometry As you dive into your annual spring cleaning, it is also a great time to consider an annual eye exam. In addition to helping you remember to get your eyes checked, it is a great time to think about new sunglasses for upcoming…
Turtle Lake, WI – NorthLakes Community Clinic recently purchased a variety of supplies for use in its school-based behavioral health practice from money raised and donated by the staff of CESA 11 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency). NorthLakes works with several schools to provide behavioral health therapy to students right in their school. The school provides…
Written by Erick Anderson, Chiropractor As we ring in a New Year, plenty of folks will be taking advantage of the fabulous base layer of snow we have by hitting the trails. But, all too often, the first few days of ski season can result in some unwelcome aches and pains. The stretches described below…
Ready or not, the holidays are here! If you are like me, every year you make some kind of resolution to slow down! Enjoy the season! Don’t get stressed! It sounds good, and I can picture it so clearly, and yet, every season results are mixed, at best. This year, may I suggest an…
Submitted by: Alexa Connolly, LPC NorthLakes Community Clinic The Hallmark Channel has just announced its holiday movie lineup, which means that the holiday season has begun. For some this may elicit feelings of excitement and joy, yet for many others the holiday season may be a time of stress, sadness and loneliness. While holiday movies…
Written by Jordan Oien, DC The seasons are changing and the hunting season is upon us. For those of you that deal with low back pain, you understand how difficult it can be not only to sit still during the hunt but also to have pain interfere with setting up or taking down equipment and…
Wheelchair bound patients of NorthLakes Community Clinic now have a safer option for their dental care. In February, 2019 a new wheelchair lift was installed in the clinic, allowing wheelchair patients to remain in their chair for their dental care. This is one of the only lifts in northern Wisconsin. The lift is installed in…
Iron River, Wisconsin—Expecting parents will have a new resource in Iron River, thanks to the generosity of many community members. This past year, NorthLakes Community Clinic – Iron River raised over $17,000 for an ultrasound machine in Iron River. This followed the addition of Family Medicine and Obstetrics physician Jenna Ingersoll. As a result, patients…