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Boosting vaccinations in Trempealeau County
WebWis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Sixty percent of people living in Trempealeau County are fully vaccinated, but the health department wants to boost those numbers. More than 30 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Trempealeau County on Wednesday. Health director Aron Newberry says to get those numbers down, the vaccination rate needs to increase. …
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Tomah VA Opens Integrated Wellness Center
WebFeatures that will be included in the Integrative Wellness Center are spaces for yoga, Tai Chi, workout facilities and battlefield acupuncture. The whole health program was introduced at the Tomah VA in 2018, and officials say the opening of new facilities like this are a sign that the VA is changing. “Where this hospital has come from, you
County by County: Mayo Clinic is expanding its La Crosse campus
WebLA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – We continue our week of County by County stories by looking at a major development focused on the future of La Crosse County. After breaking ground nearly two years ago, construction continues on Mayo Clinic Health System’s new multi-million-dollar hospital in La Crosse. First News at Nine’s …
Gundersen opening La Crosse area vaccine clinics
WebLa Crosse sees rise in vehicle thefts. LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – This week, Gundersen Health System opened a new fall vaccine clinic, offering both the flu shot and the updated COVID-19 booster. Infection preventionist, Megan Meller, says now is a better time than ever to catch up on your shots “October is always the best time to start
Wisconsin doctors warn what’s at stake for women’s health, …
WebMADISON, Wis. – Following Tuesday’s primary election, Wisconsin physicians today spoke out regarding the high stakes for women’s medical freedom and health in the upcoming election to fill a seat on the state Supreme Court. Wisconsin voters will fill that vacancy in an April 4 election between Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet …
Country-wide nursing shortage impacts Wisconsin hospitals
WebWisc. (WLAX/WEUX) – The nursing shortage sweeping the country is impacting hospitals across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Nurse’s Association says the state needs at least 28-hundred nurses. SSM health says before the pandemic, the turnover rate in Wisconsin was at the national low of nine percent. Now, it sits at roughly 15 percent. …
COVID hospitalizations on the rise
WebEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – COVID hospitalizations are on the rise in parts of Wisconsin including Eau Claire County. Staff with the Eau Claire City County Health Department say there’s been 34 residents hospitalized for COVID since November 1st. While that does show the virus is on the rise, they say it’s typical during respiratory […]
Hospital Sisters Health System announces closures in Eau Claire
WebEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – A major healthcare provider will soon be closing a pair of hospitals in the Chippewa Valley. HSHS (Hospital Sisters Health Systems) announcing today (1/22/24) it is shutting down Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls. In addition, Prevea Health is closing all of …
Oakleaf Medical announces network expansion
WebEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Oakleaf Medical Network is announcing an expansion in its capacity and services. This comes amid the looming HSHS and Prevea Health operations shut down. In a news release, the medical network says its 26 clinics have increased capacity with more plans to expand. This includes more primary care …
Governor Ever announces task force on healthcare workforce
WebMADISON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Governor Tony Evers is creating a statewide task force focusing on Wisconsin’s healthcare workforce. The task force will be studying the workforce challenges facing the state’s healthcare system, including recruitment and retention, finding ways to improve patient care, and the best practices for …
Reimbursement challenges for WI hospitals, and area hospital …
WebEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – As community members continue to grapple with the closure of HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s Hospital, many are wondering how this could happen. First News at Nines Kim Leadholm is digging deeper into the situation and breaks down how declining reimbursements are among the impacts to …
Governor Evers’ Task Force on Healthcare Workforce has two …
WebLA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Governor Tony Evers is appointing 25 members to his Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce and two of them are from La Crosse. First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel spoke to those Coulee Region members on their goals as part of the task force. Governor Tony Evers says the task […]
February Heart Health: The 3 heart health tests you didn’t know …
WebCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WLAX/WEUX) – Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. Eating a healthy diet and exercising help keep the heart healthy along with regular checkups with a doctor. While doctors routinely check blood pressure, glucose levels and HDL (“good” cholesterol) and LDL (“bad” …
Among other closures, Aspirus Health is expanding in Western …
WebEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Aspirus Health System says it is ramping up access in Western Wisconsin because of the impending hospital closures. Aspirus, which is based in Wausau, is adding inpatient beds and increasing surgical capacity at its hospitals in Stanley and Medford. Clinics in Gilman, Medford, Owen, Stanley and …
Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health announce re-branding
WebLA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health are announcing a rebranding. The combined health system is changing its name to Emplify Health. This comes after the two health systems finalized their merger of equals in December 2022. Officials say the hospital names will not change right away, but over the …
Fallout from the HSHS/Prevea closing; mental health resources, …
WebEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – As we continue to learn more about the closing of the HSHS Hospitals and Prevea Clinics in Western Wisconsin, the numerous effects of the shutdown are just starting to come to light. Sacred Heart hospital is the only place in Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley that provides inpatient behavioral health …
American Hearth Month: National Jewish Health focuses on the …
WebDENVER, Col. (WLAX/WEUX) – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women nationwide. It also accounts for a third of pregnancy-related maternal deaths. Experts at National Jewish Health recommend screening women during and after pregnancy when they are at particularly high risk of developing dangerous heart …
Marshfield Clinic to lay off 346 employees statewide
WebWis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Marshfield Clinic Health System announced its laying off 346 employees statewide. In a release, Marshfield Clinic says the number of people affected is less than three percent of the total employees. Marshfield also will not be filling 500 open positions Marshfield CEO Dr. Susan Turney lists complications in the industry …
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