Tamarack Health

11/20/2025

Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center is pleased to announce that its long-term care facility, Water’s Edge, has earned the highest possible rating of “High Performing” by the U.S. News & World Report and is recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026.

Read more here-

Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center is pleased to announce that its long-term care facility, Water’s Edge, has earned the highest possible rating of “High Performing” by the U.S. News & World Report and is recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026.

11/11/2025

Tamarack Health would like to recognize and honor all who served this Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

We are proud to share that Tamarack Health has been awarded Large Business of the Year by the 2025 Hayward Chamber of Commerce!

The Hayward Chamber Awards Program provides an opportunity to recognize their members and their employees that have made a significant contribution to community spirit, service, and quality of life, and have demonstrated outstanding business leadership, innovation, and success.

haywardareachamber.com/annual-membership-awards-dinner.

10/30/2025

Tamarack Health is pleased to announce the addition of seven providers to the primary care team across the organization, just in the last three months.

Read more here about the new provides at Tamarack Health-
https://www.tamarackhealth.org/news/releases/tamarack-health-announces-the-addition-of-seven-primary-care-providers-to-the-team/

08/28/2025

Tamarack Health is proud to announce that Nichole Marleau and William Carli are the recipients of the North Star Employee Excellence Award, recognizing their outstanding commitment to patient care and service.

In Hayward, Nichole was nominated by a grateful parent who explained how Nichole provided physical therapy care with compassion and understanding far above expectations.

"She delivered her knowledge in such an empowering way as a patient, especially with such a touchy subject; never once did I feel shame or embarrassed. I felt heard, I felt valued and validated, I felt comfortable, and I knew I was in such good hands for my care. Nichole was truly such a blessing to my recovery.”

In Ashland, William was nominated by a patient undergoing a routine vision test. When Will noticed something a little off, he did some extra tests, brought in the doctors, and it was discovered that the patient had a macular hole.

“He had an idea that something was really wrong by the results of the vision test. He made sure I knew he was not a doctor, but had enough experience to know that this needed to be brought to the doctor’s attention. I will be having surgery to repair the hole and hopefully restore my vision. I want to thank Will for taking the time to do the extra tests that were needed to find the problem.”

Read more here: https://www.tamarackhealth.org/news/releases/marleau-carli-honored-with-north-star-employee-excellence-awards-at-tamarack-health/

08/14/2025

It is with great enthusiasm that Spooner Health and Tamarack Health announce a new collaboration to expand access to primary care providers, including OB outreach services, in the greater Spooner area.

Read more about this exciting news here- https://www.tamarackhealth.org/news/releases/new-primary-care-services-coming-to-spooner/

07/29/2025

***Silver Alert Cancellation - Donald has been located safe*** (7/29/2025 3:45pm)

There is a statewide Silver Alert issued for missing Donald Hoeft, 72, White, Male, 6 ft 1 inches, 184 lbs, with blue eyes, gray medium-length hair. Last seen wearing a tan t-shirt, blue overalls, black shoes, wire-frame glasses, and a gold wrist watch.

On the night of July 28, 2025, Donald drove his wife to Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center. Donald Hoeft departed the hospital at approximately 11:00pm, driving a silver 2018 Jeep Compass, with a small white dog with him. Donald's wife believed he was going to the gas station, and would be coming right back. Donald's vehicle was seen on cameras in the area of Hayward, WI. Donald's vehicle was last seen driving Northbound on Hwy 63 in Cable, WI.

Tamarack Health is assisting in the investigation. Please contact the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office at (715) 634-4858 with any information or sightings of this vehicle.

***Silver Alert Cancellation - Donald has been located safe*** (7/29/2025 3:45pm)

Silver Alert issued statewide for missing Donald Hoeft, 72, White, Male, 6 ft 1 inches, 184 lbs, with blue eyes, gray medium-length hair. Last seen wearing a tan t-shirt, blue overalls, black shoes, wire-frame glasses, and a gold wrist watch.

Missing from Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center
Date and Time Last Seen: 07/28/2025 2300 hours.

Donald is driving a Silver Jeep Compass, WI license plate APK-5619. Anyone with information is asked to call Sawyer County Sheriff's Office at (715) 634-4858.
Sawyer County Sheriff's Office

07/15/2025

Gardening in the summer is great! It can burn calories, strengthen muscles and relieve stress. But before you get digging in the dirt, make sure to put safety in your garden toolkit.

Gardening is great! It can burn calories, strengthen muscles and relieve stress. But before you get digging in the dirt, make sure to put safety in your garden toolkit. Scroll on to find out how.

06/24/2025

Tamarack Health is pleased to announce that two of its staff have received the Rural Health Ambassador Award from the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. This award recognizes employees who have gone above the call of duty in their work and who have made significant contributions to rural health care.

Read more here: https://www.tamarackhealth.org/news/releases/rural-health-ambassador-awards-given-to-tamarack-health-staff-in-ashland-and-hayward/

05/28/2025

May is National Stroke Awareness Month.

When it comes to a stroke, every second counts!

Rapid access to medical treatment can make the difference between full recovery and permanent disability.

Know the signs of a stroke and act F.A.S.T.: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911 if someone is having a stroke.

Find out more: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/know-the-stroke-signs-and-save-lives-this-american-stroke-month.

05/18/2025

During National EMS Week, we would like to say a special thank you and pay tribute to the incredible people who have chosen this demanding career in public service. We appreciate your dedication to helping our communities every day.

Have you ever considered becoming a certified EMT? Northwood Technical College offers EMT Certification programs. See if you have what it takes.

https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates/emergency-medical-technician

05/16/2025

The Boards of Directors at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center and Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center are pleased to announce that current interim CEO Luke Beirl has been appointed President and CEO of Tamarack Health.

Beirl’s appointment follows his 15-month service as Interim CEO for Ashland Medical Center, while he continued to serve as Hayward Medical Center’s CEO, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Tamarack Health for 11 years, starting as a pharmacist in Ashland and later leading the organization’s process improvement efforts. Beirl holds a PharmD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MBA from the College of St. Scholastica, and is a fellow of the College of American Healthcare Executives.

Read more here: https://www.tamarackhealth.org/news/releases/tamarack-health-boards-of-directors-name-luke-beirl-as-the-organization-s-president-and-ceo/