Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center

11/21/2025

The new art display in our Behavioral Health outpatient waiting area, "Animal Helpers and Healers” is an exhibit of art honoring animals who have helped our lives and mental health. The pieces are submitted by staff and patients and feature stories of animals and how they impact our lives. One of the prominent shadowbox creations focuses on Katie, who was in active duty in the military, and her service dog Macho. Click the link below to read their full story. And feel free to stop by our Behavioral Health building to see the rest of the stories up close. This installation will be on display until the end of January.

Read the full story here- https://www.tamarackhealth.org/news/releases/new-art-display-in-behavioral-health/

11/19/2025

Tamarack Health is proud to announce the latest recipient of the DAISY Award, Cassie Little, Preoperative RN.

“Cassie was welcoming from the first moment we were assigned to her care. You felt comforted by her words and actions," said the award nominator. "She gave us confidence that the team had the ability to do the procedure by her knowledgeable responses to all our inquiries. She was a calming aide to a day which for me was filled with apprehension and fears. I truly appreciated her professionalism and care.”

The DAISY Award is an international program to honor the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by our nurses every day. Each DAISY Award Honoree is recognized at a public ceremony and receives a certificate, a DAISY Award pin, and a hand-carved stone sculpture called "A Healer's Touch." DAISY nurses also receive reduced tuition to further their education and direct reimbursements for medical mission trips.

If you would like to submit a nomination, fill out the online form and share your story of how a Tamarack Health nurse made a difference you will never forget.

https://www.tamarackhealth.org/forms/nurses-nomination-form/

11/17/2025

Stop in and take advantage of the November eyewear sale happening now until November 26th. Take 20% off all frames and lenses. Shop stylish eyewear and update your look going into the holiday season.

11/17/2025

Update Date Change: NWCC's Courageous Connections is meeting the THIRD Tuesday of November instead of the fourth Tuesday due to the week of Thanksgiving.

How can I choose the best health insurance plan for my health care needs? Can I get good health insurance coverage if I have a pre-existing condition? When is open enrollment for health insurance? If you have asked yourself these questions or find health insurance to be confusing, you are not alone.

Our guest speaker for November's meeting is Laura Beilke, Esq., Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer.

TOPIC: "Understanding Health Insurance​”

This webinar will present key tips for navigating health insurance, including considerations to make when comparing plans and how to minimize out-of-pocket costs. Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers.

WHO: We welcome any adults impacted by cancer, patients and caregivers alike.

WHAT: Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center Courageous Connections [cancer support group]

WHEN: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

WHERE: Stockton Island meeting room at Ashland Medical Center [near the gift shop/Hudson Square Coffee]; 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI

You can also attend the meeting virtually by logging into Microsoft Teams or logging in:
Meeting ID: 275 137 673 421
Passcode: ycdgWT
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Dial-in by phone
+1 218-216-6125,,93417967
Phone conference ID: 934 179 67 #

If you are interested in attending or have questions, please contact Laura Martinsen, NWCC’s Social Worker, at 715-685-5004.

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

Tamarack Health sponsored the Ashland High School Senior Dinner last week, which featured jazz music performed by the AHS band and a delicious meal to honor our senior citizens. In total, 130 people attended. Thanks to School District of Ashland for putting on a great event!

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

10/29/2025

Tamarack Health is proud to support Regional Hospice Services & Palliative Care!

Regional Hospice scores higher than Wisconsin and National averages in every category measured. Call Now Contact Us Family Caregiver Survey Results. Higher percentages = better Source: medicare.gov/

10/27/2025

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you might be wondering how and why you got it.

Was it something that happened spontaneously? Does cancer run in your family? Could you have inherited it from a parent?

Our guest speaker is Jenny Geurts, MS, CGC, is the Director for the Genetic Counseling Program and Associate Professor, Institute for Health & Humanity at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

TOPIC: "Knowing your Family History: ​Genetic Risks and Cancer​”
This session will provide an overview of familial cancer—what it is, how it differs from sporadic cases, and why it matters for families. Participants will learn what genetic counselors do, when to consider genetic testing, and how insurance factors into the process. The presentation will cover how counselors assess cancer risk, ways individuals can reduce their risk, and discuss common barriers that prevent access to this important care. The session will conclude with time for questions and open discussion.

WHO: We welcome any adults impacted by cancer, patients and caregivers alike.
WHAT: Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center Courageous Connections [cancer support group]

WHEN: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

WHERE: Stockton Island meeting room at Ashland Medical
Center [near the gift shop/Hudson Square Coffee]; 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI

You can also attend the meeting virtually by logging into
Microsoft Teams or logging in:

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Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 275 137 673 421
Passcode: ycdgWT
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Dial-in by phone
+1 218-216-6125,,93417967 #

Phone conference ID: 934 179 67 #

If you are interested in attending or have questions, please contact Laura Martinsen, NWCC’s Social Worker, at 715-685-5004.

10/24/2025

Meet Megan Sandberg, Family Medicine Physician at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center.

She comes to Tamarack Health from the Twin Ports region, and is originally from Buffalo, MN. She also sees obstetrics patients and is currently accepting new appointments.

Dr. Sandberg is passionate about working in family medicine in a small community where she can get to know her patients on a personal level and work within the community to improve health.

10/20/2025

Meet Ben Deitzen, Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner at Ashland Medical Center.

Ben comes to Tamarack Health from the Twin Ports region. Originally from a rural community outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Ben is passionate about providing local and accessible care, focusing on patients’ goals.

He is particularly interested in the continuity of care after an emergency care visit – ensuring that a patient has a local family medicine follow-up visit to prevent gaps in care. He is also passionate about building long-term relationships in the local community.