Tamarack Health

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/

05/13/2025

Happy National Healthcare Week!

This week, from May 11–17, we join the American Hospital Association in celebrating National Hospital Week under the theme We Are Health Care. It's a time to honor the 5,000 hospitals, health systems, and networks nationwide and the dedicated individuals within them who provide expert care to our communities.

At Tamarack Health, we celebrated with a staff breakfast at both Hayward Medical Center and Ashland Medical Center. We are incredibly thankful for the dedication, compassion and care our staff demonstrate each day.

05/06/2025

05/05/2025

On Friday, Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center had the pleasure of welcoming a group of students as part of the Culture Shock program which is an immersive learning experience designed to bridge the gap between rural and urban health care perspectives.

Led by Brad Gingras and Niccy Omann of Northwest Wisconsin AHEC, Culture Shock brings together students from both rural and urban areas to explore the unique challenges and opportunities within different health care environments across Wisconsin. During their visit, students learned about the distinctive culture and practices of rural health care at Tamarack Health.

From there, students received a tour of Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center to learn more about the services provided by Tamarack Health. The participants ended their learning experience with a lunch conversation with senior leaders.

04/28/2025

Happy Patient Experience Week!

At Tamarack Health, we’re celebrating our incredible team and the patients who trust us with their care. Every interaction matters, and we’re dedicated to creating a compassionate, patient-first experience across all our locations.

This week, we recognize the staff who go above and beyond to make every patient feel heard, valued, and supported. Thank you for making a difference every day!