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Stay Strong And Healthy This Winter
Winter in the Northwoods presents a challenge to our health that is physical and emotional. In this column, I will share strategies I use to keep myself, patients, and loved ones healthy throughout the long chill.
NorthLakes Responds to HSHS and Prevea Closings in Western Wisconsin
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.
The Need for Sleep
With the festive hustle and bustle the holiday season brings, I bet you’ve been busy! Same here. Do you know what tends to get shortchanged when we get busy? Lots of things, probably. But a big one is sleep. It tends to become an afterthought, treated as somewhat optional. We know we need our rest – but we also need to get this done, and get that done – and so we nibble at its edges in favor of our to-do list. So this is a gentle reminder for you to reconsider that approach.
NorthLakes Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Emma Cole to Ashland and Iron River
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 Opens Three New Physical Therapy Locations
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, Poplar and Solon Springs. OST’s Iron River Clinic was also included in the sale, which had been operating out of NLCC’s current Iron River location.
Vitamin D Benefits
Vitamin D is essential for our health. It promotes calcium absorption and keeps the proper balance of calcium and phosphate in our blood. This helps bones grow and stay strong, while also helping prevent muscle cramps. Adequate vitamin D helps safeguard children from brittle and misshapen bones. In adults, it prevents bone thinning. Additional roles in the body include immune function, blood sugar metabolism, decreased inflammation, as well as affecting cell growth.
NorthLakes Community Clinic to acquire Orthopedic Spine & Therapy’s northern offices
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 as part of the sale.
Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Clinic Now Being Offered at NorthLakes
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. We’re working together to bring sensory-friendly vaccine clinics to our medical locations, in hopes of helping patients.
NorthLakes Community Clinic – Ashland Welcomes New Chiropractor
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.
Connection to Care
Submitted by Nate Roberts, Director of Community Support Program Community Health Workers are an important part of public health and
NorthLakes Moves to New Location in Marinette
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.
Addiction is Complicated
Addiction is a brain-based disease. It changes the brain’s neurological structure, which can impact how an individual acts and their decision-making process. Addiction affects the entire family unit, bringing chaos and instability to the whole family. At NorthLakes, we recognize the impact addiction has which is why our Recovery Program works with individuals struggling with substance use and family members affected by the addiction. Both are working on their recovery process and developing skills to decrease the risk of relapse during stressful situations.
New Behavioral Health Therapist at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Eau Claire
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 – Eau Claire to offer Behavioral Health
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 Joins Hayward Clinic
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 her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing degree from Chamberlain University in Downers Grove, Illinois.