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…

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…

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…

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…

Earlier this week, NorthLakes Community Clinic announced a new chapter in its leadership, with Ana Tochterman stepping into the role of CEO on January 1, 2025. The transition speaks to the Federally Qualified Health Center’s commitment to delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare services to rural communities across northern Wisconsin.  Tochterman, who…

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…

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.

NorthLakes Community Clinic’s doors opened at its Augusta location on October 14, 2024. This community-championed expansion follows months of renovations and preparations, which will bring much-needed Behavioral Health and Medical Services to the Augusta area.  The clinic － located at 207 W. Lincoln Street, on the second floor of the…

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…

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…

Thanks to a generous grant from the Miller-Dwan Foundation’s Van Gorden-Outreach Fund, NorthLakes Community Clinic has recently installed essential Physical Therapy equipment across its newly acquired clinics in Solon Springs and Poplar, as well as its previously established Iron River Clinic. This investment aims to provide comprehensive physical rehabilitation services…

The receipt of a generous grant from the Superior Health Foundation – which was awarded to NorthLakes Community Clinic in the fall of 2023 to support the Hurley Clinic’s Pediatric Therapies Lending Closet – is now in full effect. Support for the NorthLakes initiative has been paramount in making health…

NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of Taylor Goodland to its Board of Directors. Taylor Goodland is a client executive at M3 Insurance in Eau Claire. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, NorthLakes is governed by a patient-majority board of directors that reflect the communities it serves. 

Sam Christman, LPC-IT, recently joined NorthLakes Community Clinic in Washburn to offer Behavioral Health Services to the surrounding community. Now available to see NorthLakes patients ages 4 and up, Christman offers care through intuitive listening and applying a trauma-informed lens.

The team of Pediatric Therapists at NorthLakes Community Clinic is excited to add Melissa Long, MS, CCC-SLP, IMH-E®, to their Rice Lake Clinic team. Having over 20 years of experience collaborating with families and growing her specialties in early childhood development, Melissa Long brings both knowledge and expertise to her Speech…

NorthLakes Community Clinic is expanding chiropractic care services at multiple clinic locations after two highly experienced chiropractors joined their care team last month. Cumberland Chiropractic Clinic closed in July, allowing chiropractors Brenda Reidt, DC, and Jim Reidt, DC, to join the NorthLakes team in Cumberland, Hayward and Minong. 

NorthLakes Community Clinic recently added four additional providers to their Clairemont Avenue team. Now seeing patients at the Eau Claire – Clairemont Avenue Clinic are Dr. Jill K. Williamson, Chiropractor; Dr. Joan Hamblin, Family Physician; Joshua Moskal, CSAC, LPC-IT, Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Therapist; and Dr. Mark Gideonsen,…

NorthLakes Community Clinic is now offering Patient Prescription Services at its Hayward location on Rivers Edge Drive. 

Elizabeth Martinsen is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at our Ashland Clinic and Hurley Clinic. The team of Pediatric Therapists at NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased that Elizabeth Martinsen is back with them, providing Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Ashland and Hurley. She has roots in Ashland and knows the Chequamegon Bay…

NorthLakes Community Clinic has added two more Behavioral Health providers to its Eau Claire team. Pamela Kraus, MA, LPC, SAC, and Nathan McKeefry, LPC, now offer care for patients of NorthLakes Community Clinic, at the organization’s Eau Claire – Clairemont Avenue Clinic. Their addition to the organization expands its Behavioral…

(Oconto, Wisconsin) – NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) is excited to announce it has broken ground on a new $2.6 million clinic in Oconto. The clinic will be located next to Bellin Hospital on a parcel of land that was previously part of the hospital campus. The clinic is slated to…

The Chippewa Valley community has access to a handful of new NorthLakes Community Clinic care providers, each with an extensive range of knowledge. Jenna Hess, LPC; Joanne Coddington, LPC; Nicole Prescott-Lium, LCPC, LPC; and Justin M. Smith, FNP-BC, now all provide care for NorthLakes patients at the organization’s Eau Claire…

NorthLakes Community Clinic is delighted to welcome Bridget Olson, OTR/L, and Anne Nischke, MOT, OTR/L, to the Ashland Clinic team.

NorthLakes Community Clinic recently announced the addition of Kate Christians, SLP, CCC, to their dedicated Pediatric Therapies team. Christians is now providing Pediatric Speech Language Therapy Services at NorthLakes’ Iron River Clinic and Hayward Clinic, bringing a rich background of experience and a compassionate approach to both communities. 

NorthLakes Community Clinic is excited to announce they will be opening their 20th location late this fall in Augusta, Wisconsin. This latest expansion is in response to HSHS and Prevea pulling out of the region leaving a gap in primary medical care in Augusta. Current plans include providing Medical and…

Eau Claire, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic has opened its second Eau Claire location, located at 1002 West Clairemont Avenue. Their doors are now open to all patients, with a focus on people who are under-insured, as well as those who are covered by Medicaid.

NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its esteemed Board of Directors: Kim Cuddeback, Megan Krause and Samantha Skuja. Each new member brings their own interests, passions and experiences to the federally qualified health center, which is governed by a patient majority board.

The community has just gained access to an experienced family physician with an extensive range of knowledge. Dr. Michaela Tong is now providing care for patients at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hayward.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin – Joining the area’s healthcare workforce as a Community Health Worker for NorthLakes Community Clinic, Alayna Wier is now serving patients of the Chippewa Valley region. The Community Health Worker (CHW) role is designed to bridge gaps between patients’ healthcare goals and the necessary resources to accomplish…

Eau Claire, Wisconsin – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers spent time at NorthLakes Community Clinic in Eau Claire to learn more about their efforts to expand services and how it will positively impact the Chippewa Valley. The expansion is in response to Prevea Health Center facilities in western Wisconsin, combined with…

NorthLakes Community Clinic is proud to welcome Christi Fowler, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), to its team of dedicated Behavioral Health Therapists. She provides counseling for patients at the Lakewood Clinic – both in-person and virtually.

In the wake of significant changes coming to health care in western Wisconsin, NorthLakes Community Clinic plans to expand its services in Eau Claire.

We recognize the closing of Sacred Heart Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Prevea this spring will negatively impact many patients, employees and community members in the region.

Emma Cole, FNP, is now providing care for patients of all ages at NorthLakes Community Clinic. Coming over from Duluth, MN, Cole provides valuable support for the teams at the Ashland Clinic and the Iron River Clinic.

NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) is starting 2024 with three new locations in Bayfield and Douglas counties. In December, NLCC purchased the northern offices of Orthopedic & Spine Therapy (OST), allowing the federally qualified health center (FQHC) to provide increased access to Physical Therapy services. The clinics are located in Bayfield,…

NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) and Orthopedic & Spine Therapy (OST) announced they have finalized the sale of OST’s northern offices to NLCC. As of Monday, December 18, the Bayfield, Iron River, Poplar and Solon Springs clinics will become part of NLCC. All providers and staff will be transitioning to NLCC…

How many of us when younger heard the word shot and then ran in the other direction?  Or, how many parents dread bringing their child to the doctor because of shots? You are not alone and now a partnership between NorthLakes and the Autism Society may be able to help.…

Ashland, Wisconsin – Nicole Wurtzberger is now providing Chiropractic Care at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Ashland. She sees patients of all ages and complements the care provided currently by Chris Gillbaugh.

NorthLakes Community Clinic’s new location in Marinette has opened, greatly enhancing the ability to break down barriers to wellness in the area. The new space is the former site of Sears on Cleveland Avenue. Services include Behavioral Health, Chiropractic and limited Dental services.

Behavioral Health Therapist, Chelsea Meagher has joined NorthLakes Community Clinic – Eau Claire. By joining the team NorthLakes is now able to offer Behavioral Health to the Eau Claire Community. Chelsea sees patients of all ages at the clinic located on South Hastings Way. 

NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) is excited to announce that starting this September they will be offering Behavioral Health services in Eau Claire. The expansion is in response to the growing need for mental health services in the Eau Claire area.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Ashli Srmek has joined the medical team at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hayward. Ashli is seeing patients of all ages and is a welcome addition to the staff. She earned her Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and…

NorthLakes Community Clinic has added another member to the team providing Behavioral Health services. Behavioral Health Therapist Matt Digirolamo sees patients ages fifteen and older at both the Ashland and Iron River Clinics. Matt earned his Bachelor’s degree at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana and his Master of Arts…

Cumberland, Wisconsin, NorthLakes Community Clinic – Cumberland has moved into a new location to be able to offer better accessibility to the community. The Cumberland Clinic currently offers Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, and Patient Supports, such as Health Insurance Enrollment, Sliding Fee Scale Assistance, and Social Supports. 

NorthLakes Community Clinic is now offering Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Physical Therapy and Pediatric Speech Therapy in Rice Lake.  The new Rice Lake Clinic is operating out of the former space of Marshfield Children’s Rice Lake Pediatric Therapy Clubhouse located at 1035 North Main Street after Marshfield Clinic Health System…

Hurley, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hurley has added another Behavioral Health Therapist to its team providing care in the community. Amy Saarnio Wyka is seeing patients of all ages in our clinic and will also see students at the Hurley School.

Lakewood, Wisconsin – Nurse Practitioner Holly Spletzer has joined NorthLakes Community Clinic, providing care at the White Lake Clinic and Lakewood Clinic. She sees patients of all ages.

Ashland, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic welcomes Behavioral Health Therapist Alexis Carlson to the team providing care in Ashland. Alexis sees people ages nine and older.

As of May 1, 2023 masks are now optional for most patients and staff at NorthLakes.

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…

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…

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…

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 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.

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…

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…

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.…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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. 

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 services. Tanner Kleppe, DC, has joined the team and will provide chiropractic care at the Minong Clinic. 

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 (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.…

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.

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.

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…

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…

Dr. Kyle Whiteside is now a member of the team providing dental services at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hayward. Dr. Whiteside is seeing patients of all ages.

Nurse Practitioner, Amanda Vitovsky, is now a member of the team providing care at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Ashland. She provides primary medical care for people of all ages and is also certified to do DOT Physicals.

Hayward, Wisconsin – Penny Bearheart, LPC, SAC, has joined the staff at NorthLakes Community Clinic, providing behavioral health services. She will be seeing patients of all ages at the clinics in Hayward and Minong. Penny earned her bachelor of science from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and her masters…

Park Falls, Wisconsin – Claire Tomashek has joined the group of chiropractors providing care at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Park Falls. She sees patients of all ages and is currently accepting new patients. 

Hayward, Wisconsin–Josie Runyan, DC, has joined the group providing care at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hayward. She provides chiropractic care to people of all ages. 

In recognition of long standing board member Dr. John B. Schrock, NorthLakes Community Clinic established the Dr. John B. Schrock Extraordinary Service award. Dr. John Schrock served continuously since 2008 as Medical Director; on the NLCC Board as Board Committee Chair, Vice President and President; and with his wife, Mary…

Paul Workman has joined the staff at NorthLakes and is now providing Behavioral Health Services in the Minong clinic as well at area schools.

The Miller-Dwan Foundation generously awarded NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) a grant to fund their Pediatric Therapies Lending Closet.

Kaleena Vander Wyst joined NorthLakes Community Clinic – Turtle Lake to provide Behavioral Health services to individuals of all ages.

Robyn McAlpine will be providing substance use disorder and behavioral health therapy for all types of patients in Hayward.

NorthLakes Community Clinic now has Amberae Tauer providing Health & Wellness Support Services at its clinic in Hurley.

Elizabeth Kallio has joined the behavioral health and recovery team of providers at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Ashland.

A 4,600 square foot expansion at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Turtle Lake will be completed in 2022, in part due to a $140,000 grant for the clinic’s expansion received from the Otto Bremer Trust.

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin–NorthLakes Community Clinic is excited to announce that long-time pediatric dentist Dr. Rena Christman and her practice River Valley Pediatric Dental Specialists have joined NorthLakes Community Clinic. As of January 24, NorthLakes Community Clinic – Chippewa Falls will be offering pediatric dental from the same location at 425…

Hurley, Wisconsin – A new dentist and a new behavioral health therapist have joined NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hurley. Eric Elmquist, DDS and Caitlin DuFour, LCSW, SAC-IT are both now seeing patients at the ever expanding Hurley clinic. DuFour earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Catherine University in St. Paul,…

The American Heart Association and American Medical Association celebrate NorthLakes for commitment to prioritizing blood pressure control NorthLakes Community Clinic Lakewood and White Lake have been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) for their commitment to helping improve blood pressure (BP) control rates among…

Occupational Therapist Britta VanNatta has joined NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hayward. Britta joins an expanding staff that is offering pediatric therapies to young people in the Hayward community and beyond. Britta attended Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she earned a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Prior to…

Turtle Lake, Wisconsin – Today marked an exciting time in NorthLakes’ history as they broke ground on a 4,600 expansion in Turtle Lake. The move comes in response to meet the growing needs for healthcare in the region. The expansion will add 4,600 square feet of space which will help…

NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of Brenda Baribeau to it’s Recovery and Behavioral Health programs in Hayward and Turtle Lake.  She is currently accepting patients of all ages at both locations. Baribeau has worked with clients who struggle with substance use and/or mental health concerns. Baribeau…

Ashland, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community is adding Nutrition Therapy to the services it offers at our clinics in Ashland, Hayward, and virtually in Hurley, Iron River, and Minong. Nutrition Therapy looks at the way eating impacts overall wellness and how it can improve outcomes. Registered dietitian, Rebecca Crumb-Johnson, has joined…

NorthLakes Community Clinic recognizes the efforts of the state of Wisconsin in supporting Community Health Centers and our patients Madison, WI – On July 8, Gov. Evers signed into law a biennial budget that makes a historic investment in Wisconsin’s health care safety net. The 2021-2023 budget increases funding for…

Submitted by Brenda Spurlock, Community Health Worker Northern Regional Supervisor “Healing begins with what I eat”, says Holly emphatically. “We live in a region where I know who raises my food. They are my neighbors. It doesn’t get better than that.” Holly Tourdot, from Madeline Island, is a new Farm…

Benjamin Tenpas, DC has become part of the team of people providing chiropractic care at NorthLakes – Park Falls, a group that has been recognized across the state as outstanding in their field. Tenpas joins NorthLakes from Dakota Back and Neck Chiropractic in Williston, North Dakota. Dr. Tenpas attended Cornell…

Kathleen Lamphere, Psychiatric and Recovery Nurse Practitioner, has joined the NorthLakes – Ashland recovery team and will see patients of all ages. She joins the clinic with many years and a variety of experience in nursing, medicine, and helping others, including establishing long running health programs in a variety of…

NorthLakes Community Clinic’s Board of Directors has six new members who will help guide the organization into the future. The board oversees the activities of NorthLakes by meeting throughout the year to discuss and vote on the affairs of the organization, including its mission, strategies and goals. The new members…

Hayward, Wisconsin–Local, state and federal representatives were on hand to witness the grand opening of NorthLakes new and expanded clinic in Hayward. The $2 million project added 8,000 square feet of new clinic space and renovated 5,000 square feet in the building that NorthLakes acquired in 2017. The transformation puts…

Hayward, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce that Rae-Jean Bergner has joined the Hayward clinic to provide substance use disorder therapy. She joins a team of community health workers, peer support specialists, recovery coaches, physicians and behavioral health therapists that work together to provide care to those…

Hurley, WI – NorthLakes Community Clinic has expanded their clinic in Hurley and added medical services, joining the other services, including dental, chiropractic, behavioral health and health & wellness supports. NorthLakes is a community health center, part of a national program that began during the war on poverty during the…

Hayward, WI – NorthLakes Community Clinic has begun to offer pediatric speech therapy in Hayward. This new service joins the many others in Hayward including medical, dental, chiropractic behavioral health and pediatric occupational therapy. Pediatric speech therapy works with individuals to support the communication growth needed for interaction and socialization.…

Ashland, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce that Sean Akerman, PhD., has joined the Behavioral Health and Recovery staff in Ashland.  This group works together to provide integrated care for our patients with all of the services NorthLakes offers. Akerman is a behavioral health and recovery therapist…

Ashland, WI – A ribbon cutting was held today to mark the move of NorthLakes Community Clinic – Optometry to the Ashland Downtown Clinic. The move means all Ashland services are now located in one centralized location for patients. “A core component of our mission is to respond to the…

Hurley, WI – NorthLakes Community Clinic is now offering medical services at their clinic in Hurley. This complements the other services currently being offered: Chiropractic, Dental, Behavioral Health and Health and Wellness supports. This has been a goal for some time. “Offering medical services was actually not part of our…

NorthLakes Community Clinic is a Community Health Center operating in rural northern Wisconsin, the territory of eight of the eleven Wisconsin’s Native American Tribes; Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake…

Northlakes Community Clinic – Oconto is happy to announce that Joshua Simpson, DMD has joined the team providing dental services. Dr. Simpson has returned to Wisconsin where he was raised after living and working in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Simpson will be seeing patients of all ages. Dr. Simpson earned his…

Submitted by Allison Allen Let’s begin with an experiment. I think it’s one I have suggested in a past missive, but it’s quick and worth repeating. Imagine you are looking at someone you do not trust. Your least favorite politician may come to mind, or that kid who made your life miserable…

Iron River, Wisconsin – Nathan Schoeppach, MD has joined NorthLakes Community Clinic. He will be providing medical and ob services to patients in Iron River. Schoeppach is joining NorthLakes after being a provider in the Ashland area for over a decade. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University…

American Cancer Society and National Football League Award Grant to NorthLakes Community Clinic to Safely Increase Cancer Screening During COVID-19 Iron River, Wis. –  The American Cancer Society and the National Football League (NFL) has awarded a grant to NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) to safely increase cancer screenings during the COVID-19…

Dana Katchka, Family Nurse Practitioner and Rachel McKian, Speech Language Pathologist have joined NorthLakes Community Clinic. Katchka comes to NorthLakes from the Chequamegon Clinic in Ashland. She has also worked as a Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center in Outpatient Behavioral Health Services. She earned her associates degree in nursing…

By Lori Cannon, RN At the time I write this, there are two vaccines available to protect against COVID-19, with potential others on the way.  Many people are understandably hesitant about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. One might be concerned about what they see as a new or untried technology, worried…

“Happy New Year!” These are words we have been looking forward to saying for MONTHS now. I believe it is unanimous; 2020 was one for the record books, and not in a good way. That said, you may have noticed that although 2021 is finally here…so is the virus. I…

Several NorthLakes Community Clinic locations have been recognized by the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ for implementing quality improvement measures addressing the relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease in outpatient settings.  Every 80 seconds, an adult with diabetes in the U.S. is hospitalized for heart disease, which can…

Turtle Lake, WI – Dr. Neha Solanki has joined the dental team in Turtle Lake. Dr. Solanki will be seeing patients of all ages.  Solanki joins NorthLakes from Midwest Dental in LaCrosse, Wisconsin where she was lead dentist.  She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Terna Dental College and…

Park Fall, WI – NorthLakes Community Clinic – Park Falls is now offering Behavioral Health services.  The addition of Behavioral Health services is just one more way NLCC is responding to the needs of the community.  To start, Behavioral Health Therapist Jolie Dirrigle joined the clinic this month. Dirrigle is…

NorthLakes Community Clinic Hayward, Lakewood and White Lake earn national recognition for efforts to reduce number of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure The American Heart Association and American Medical Association celebrate NorthLakes for commitment to prioritizing blood pressure control NorthLakes Community Clinic Hayward, Lake Wood and White Lake have been…

Submitted by Dr. Allison Allen, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, NorthLakes Community Clinic Question – is it too soon to start talking about…the holidays?? I know, it’s early, despite the serious chill (and snow!) in the air. Winter is long enough, so let’s not rush past fall, right? Still, the holiday…

Park Falls, Wisconsin–NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce they have secured an agreement with Forward Bank to purchase the Park Falls branch at 110 2nd Avenue North.  The deal is expected to close next fall after Forward Bank completes construction of their new branch at 177 4th Ave S,…

Jeffery Ahonen, MAC, MDiv, CSAC, LPC-IT, has joined NorthLakes Community Clinic. He will be providing behavioral health and recovery services to people ages seven years or older. He joins a group of other providers offering these and other services in Ashland. Ahonen received his diploma in Paralegal Studies from Penn…

Submitted by Allison Allen So, I’ve been noticing something recently. My previously maybe-not-perfect-but pretty-dang-good decision making regarding COVID has been slipping a bit. I’m still wearing masks in public places, washing hands, etc. But at times, around friends and family, I will admit I have taken some unwarranted risks. This…

Lakewood, WI – Kristin Metoxen has joined the staff of providers at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Lakewood where she will be providing behavioral health therapy to people of all ages. Metoxen will also be seeing students in the Suring and Gillet Schools.  Metoxen completed her Bachelor Studies of Psychology and…

NorthLakes Community Clinic has a suggestion for something you can do to “get back to normal”, which is something that everyone is hoping for, right? Here it is: Go see your doctor. Go see the dentist. Make those chiropractic visits. Have a session with your therapist. Maintain your care. This…

Submitted by Brenda Goettl, CSW, CSAC, ICS, LPC COVID-19 has turned many of our lives upside down. Perhaps one of the most vulnerable and hard hit communities is those who are in Recovery. But, this message isn’t about the devastating impact isolation and fear can have on those in recovery.…

NorthLakes Community Clinic – Turtle Lake began substance use disorder counseling in June 2020 as part of their efforts to establish a comprehensive recovery program in Turtle Lake. Brenda Goettl, LPC, CSAC, ICS, CSW is leading the program in the Turtle Lake area with over 30-years of experience within recovery.…

Submitted by Ellyn Conhartoski, M.Ed, LPC-IT As a new school year draws near, parents, teachers, and students are anxious, scared, nervous, and confused. Many questions and fears linger without clear answers. The new normal of COVID-19 has meant adapting to the lifestyle changes and managing the fear and anxiety of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

During this time, our number one priority remains the health of our patients, our team, and our community. The following video by NLCC CEO Reba Rice, shares some of the ways we’re working to keep folks safe as we slowly expand in-clinic services. Also, here is our latest patient update…

Hurley, Wisconsin—Thanks to a generous grant from the Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation, NorthLakes Community Clinic – Hurley will begin offering dental services in June. Earlier this year, the Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation awarded NorthLakes with a grant to support the provision of dental services in Hurley as part…

Lakewood, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce that Betty Thunder, LCSW, MSW, CSAC, will be joining the Lakewood Clinic. She will be offering Behavioral Health therapy to the Lakewood Community. She will be seeing school age children, adolescents and adults in the clinic and students in the…

Iron River, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic is excited to announce that Ellyn Conhartoski, LPC-IT, has joined the Iron River clinic as a behavioral health therapist. She will be seeing school age children, adolescents and adults in the clinic as well as students in the Northwestern Elementary and Middle Schools,…

Hurley, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce that Rebecca Kucinski, LPC-IT has joined the team and will be providing behavioral health services in Hurley. She will be seeing school-age children, adolescents and adults. Rebecca received her Master’s in Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids,…

To respond to the health care needs of our communities with an integrated array of quality services and actively remove barriers to care. These words drive the work that NorthLakes Community Clinic does daily. The mission, written by a patient-majority board of directors, pushes the staff to go beyond traditional…

NorthLakes Community Clinic – Joe Koeller, MD and Patrick Liedl, DDS who have close to 100 years of experience treating patients between them retired from NorthLakes Community Clinic. For years, they have embedded themselves into their respective communities and their absence will not go unnoticed. Patrick graduated from River Falls…

NorthLakes Community Clinic – Turtle Lake Welcomes Tamzid Mafiz, DMD  Turtle Lake, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. Tamzid Mafiz has joined the team and will be providing dental care to the Turtle Lake Community. He will see patients of all ages. Dr. Mafiz earned…

NorthLakes Community Clinic Receives Funding for Employee Emotional Support Line Turtle Lake, Wisconsin—NorthLakes Community Clinic was awarded $1000 from the St. Croix Valley Foundation, United Way St. Croix Valley and United Way Washington County East’s COVID-19 Response Fund for the St. Croix Valley.  This fund is in response to the…

Hurley, Wisconsin—NorthLakes Community Clinic-Hurley is moving to a new location on May 1 to respond to the growing needs of the community. The clinic which is currently located at 210 5th Avenue North will re-open at 115 5th Ave. North. The move is in anticipation of an expansion of services…

Iron River, Wisconsin—NorthLakes Community Clinic is a recipient of an Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) grant that is designed to support health care and community agencies in the fight to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 across Wisconsin. The $108,628 grant will support Community Health Workers and communication…

Iron River, WI – Each year, White Winter Winery brings some “jazz” into the seasonal transition from winter to spring. They host a Speakeasy Cellar Jazz fundraising event that includes a swinging band from Chicago, costumed participants, games, libation and food. This year it happened prior to the “Safer-At-Home” home…

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…

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…