Submitted by Allison Allen Maybe because of all the very complex and concerning discussions about how to handle school this year, I’ve been thinking more about kids, and I realize that I have not offered much for kids in these coping tips. What’s up with that? So I took a peek at some online info…
BINGO Drawing Congratulations to the winners of NorthLakes BINGO! Vicki Musiala Linda Vitale Mary Kay Welch Robert Fredenburgh Joyce Richards Michelle Lee Nan Olson Sally Wiersema Michele Laduron Emma Graves These champions will be receiving a package of deluxe prizes delivered via mail. Thank you to everyone who participated! It was a lot of fun!
Submitted by Alison Allen I think you all might like my coping tip this week. We all kind of know it’s good for us, but you may be surprised at just how good it is. It can singlehandedly reduce stress, increase a feeling of wellbeing, stimulate your internal organs, boost endorphins, strengthen your immune system…
Submitted by Allison Allen Happiness is a funny thing. We have that saying “money can’t buy you happiness” and, turns out that once your basic needs are met, that is pretty much true. Folks who win the lottery, after a burst of happiness generally revert back to however happy they were before winning big. The…
Submitted by Dr. Jenna Ingersoll The decision to start a family can be daunting, and newly pregnant women and their families often have lots of questions. Here at NorthLakes, we offer preconception counseling, prenatal care, hospital deliveries at MMC and HAMH, and newborn care from our clinics in Iron River, Ashland, Hayward, and Minong. Who…
Submitted by Allison Allen Well, I went away for just over a week, (not really away, it was a total staycation), and look what happened! Any lingering hope we may have had that the coronavirus would take a teeny weeny summer vacation and get off our cases was crushed like a bug. Or rather, BY a bug.…
NorthLakes Now Hosting a Virtual Bingo Game! We know the past few months have been tough. So, we thought we’d host a virtual BINGO game for you and your family to participate in this summer. We’ve put together some great wellness ideas to encourage staying healthy during COVID-19. Just check off what you are doing…
Ashland, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce that Beth Hamus OTR/L has joined the team and will be providing Occupational Therapy to children at our Downtown Clinic in Ashland. Hamus earned an associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Ashland and a bachelor’s degree from the…
Minong – NorthLakes Community Clinic Minong is now offering DOT (Department of Transportation) physical exams for the convenience of area commercial motor vehicle drivers. Family Nurse Practitioner Janelle Kidder recently completed her exam and will follow the standards set forth by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association) and the DOT exam form. This exam…
Turtle Lake – NorthLakes Community Clinic Turtle Lake is now offering DOT (Department of Transportation) physicals for the convenience of area commercial motor vehicle drivers. Chiropractor Jordan Oien recently completed his exam and will follow the standards set forth by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association) and the DOT exam form. This exam tests…
Iron River Clinic – 7665 US Highway 2, Iron River, WI 54847 NorthLakes Community Clinic and Marshfield Mobile Mammogram unit are teaming up to offer you your annual mammogram at our Iron River location on December 18, 2020. Please call the Marshfield Mobile Mammogram office directly to schedule an appointment at (715) 221-6086. If you…
Iron River Clinic – 7665 US Highway 2, Iron River, WI 54847 NorthLakes Community Clinic and Marshfield Mobile Mammogram unit are teaming up to offer you your annual mammogram at our Iron River location on October 9, 2020. Please call the Marshfield Mobile Mammogram office directly to schedule an appointment at (715) 221-6086. If you…
Iron River Clinic – 7665 US Highway 2, Iron River, WI 54847 NorthLakes Community Clinic and Marshfield Mobile Mammogram unit are teaming up to offer you your annual mammogram at our Iron River location on July 5, 2020. Please call the Marshfield Mobile Mammogram office directly to schedule an appointment at (715) 221-6086. If you…
Iron River Clinic – 7665 US Highway 2, Iron River, WI 54847 NorthLakes Community Clinic and Marshfield Mobile Mammogram unit are teaming up to offer you your annual mammogram at our Iron River location on July 6, 2020. Please call the Marshfield Mobile Mammogram office directly to schedule an appointment at (715) 221-6086. If you…
At NorthLakes Community Clinic, we strive to break down barriers to care. We know that one of those barriers can be trying to figure out which provider best suits your current health care needs. At NorthLakes we have a team of medical providers who can help you on your health care journey. Here, we breakdown…
Sue Maki loves taking care of others. In the 80s she moved to Iron River to care for her aging parents. She also serves as a volunteer driver and always looks for ways to help friends and neighbors. But in the midst of helping others, Sue put her own health on the back burner. During…
Submitted by Allison Allen Thinking about the positive things that happen each day is today’s coping topic. I may have mentioned it somewhere – our minds are inherently skewed toward the negative. It’s a survival thing, a sort of constant scanning of the horizon for any trouble that may be brewing up ahead, along with…
Ashland, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to welcome Nancy Cholwek to the Downtown Clinic in Ashland to provide Speech Therapy Services. She will be seeing children of all ages. Nancy received her bachelor’s degree from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin and her master’s in communication disorders from the University of Wisconsin – Eau…
Submitted by Lori Cannon, MSN, RN, PCMH CCE Care Management and PCMH Manager COVID-19 has changed nearly everything about our lives. With schools and businesses closed and social distancing measures in place, most of us have spent as much time as possible avoiding unnecessary contact with people to prevent the spread of the virus. While…
Submitted by Allison Allen Deep breath, everyone (if nothing else in any of these emails has stuck with you, I hope the suggestions on better breathing have. If not, maybe review?) We are going to get through this day, this week, this season of loss, anger and protest, and this cuss-cussity-cuss pandemic. And it sounds…
Turtle Lake, Wisconsin—NorthLakes Community Clinic – Turtle Lake will begin offering substance use disorder counseling in June as part of their efforts to establish a comprehensive Recovery program in Turtle Lake. To start, the program will assist people with alcohol and drug (all varieties) addiction by offering counseling provided by our Recovery and Mental Health…
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…
NorthLakes Community Clinic to Offer Recovery Services in Turtle Lake Turtle Lake – NorthLakes Community Clinic – Turtle Lake will be offering substance use disorder recovery services for patients struggling from addiction in June. To start, the program will assist people with alcohol and drug (all varieties) addiction by offering counseling provided by our Recovery…
Hurley WI – NorthLakes Community Clinic will begin offering dental services in mid-June at its new building in Hurley. To start, priority will be given to patients on BadgerCare, uninsured or under insured people who qualify for NorthLakes’ sliding fee scale. Leading the effort is long time Hurley dentist Dr. Paul Hagemann. Dr. Hagemann has…
Iron River, Wisconsin—NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) received $50,000 in emergency grant funding from the medical aid organization Direct Relief, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers. NLCC was among 518 federally qualified health centers to receive funding this week through Direct Relief’s $25 million Covid-19 Fund for Community Health, which recognizes the…