SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo

08/31/2025

Community Benefit includes not only charity care but also programs that address chronic illness, poverty, health disparities, human trafficking, environmental sustainability, housing support, food insecurity and other social determinants of health.

08/30/2025

At SSM Health, our team works together to specialize your care and provide healing. We’re strongly rooted in our community and driven by innovation. Our expert providers set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. Experience advanced medical care close to home. Together – We Care.
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08/29/2025

🤧 Germs weren’t on the school supply list, but we all know kids will come home with sniffles, sneezes and feeling crummy before long. Get fast, affordable, expert care for minor to moderate illness - without leaving home. Tap our to start your SSM Health Express Virtual Care visit.

08/28/2025

SSM Health is proud to support the Baraboo School District students through our annual employee and community "Stuff the Bus" event that is hosted by our St. Clare Mission Action Team and collects school supplies that are then donated to the school district.

Thank you to all of our staff and visitors that donated this year!

08/27/2025

Our August volunteer highlight features Edie Erickson, a dedicated volunteer who has been part of the SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo family for seven years as a volunteer and as a staff member prior to that.

Edie brings a special warmth to the Gift Shop, where she enjoys greeting visitors and reconnecting with both new and familiar faces. “St. Clare has always been close to my heart,” Edie shared. “I worked here as an RN many years ago, and volunteering feels like coming home.”

Outside of her volunteer work, Edie enjoys gardening, walking, traveling, and reading- activities that reflect her vibrant and caring spirit.

When asked what she would tell someone considering volunteering, Edie said, “Your time is appreciated, and you’ll get more out of it than you give. It is a friendly and caring atmosphere to be in.”

We’re grateful for Edie’s continued service and the joy she brings to our hospital community.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in volunteering, please contact
Carrie Doro, Volunteer Coordinator, at 608-356-1430 or carrie.doro@ssmhealth.com.

08/27/2025

James Earl Tate knows the blues. But after he overlooked warning signs that his heart was in trouble, his career was almost cut short. A decade after collapsing in his yard, he credits his partner, SSM Health caregivers and newfound friends at cardiac rehab for helping him regain his rhythm - which keeps him singing in the spotlight.
https://fox47.com/news/local/blues-singer-heals-broken-heart #

08/26/2025

St. Clare dietician Jenni Lehr, RD, CD, recently spoke at a Baraboo Kiwanis group meeting about nutrition through the lifespan, with a special focus on older adults.

Jenni noted “The group was very nice,” she shared. “We had a great conversation about nutrition for older adults, and the members asked lots of thoughtful questions."

Thank you to the Baraboo Kiwanis for inviting us to join your meeting and to Jenni for presenting!

08/26/2025

At SSM Health, you'll find more than just health care – you'll find a community of compassionate professionals. Join our team and help make a positive difference every day. Find your next opportunity at jobs.ssmhealth.com.

08/25/2025

GoldenCare Open House – You're Invited!

Join us at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo on Thursday, Sept. 11 | 1–3:30 PM for a free event packed with resources for seniors age 60+!
*You do not have to be an SSM Health patient to attend*

Special guest Robert Pulaski, CFP® will share expert insights on Social Security.
Learn about GoldenCare perks like emergency response systems & Medicare help.

Refreshments served – bring a friend!
RSVP to Deedee Heath: 608-356-1407/ Email: deedee.heath@ssmhealth.com

08/25/2025

SSM Health is proud to support our staff, their families, and the local arts community as a sponsor the Baraboo Theatre Guild’s production of The Lightning Thief.

The photo below features Mary Hilgendorf (far left), a teacher at the SSM Health Tommy Bartlett Child Care Center, with her daughter Kaylee, who performed in the show. Also pictured is Celia Randles, daughter of Julia Randles, SSM Health St. Clare Foundation Director, and May Elliot (far right), the show’s talented director and an SSM Health Patient Access Representative.

Congratulations to all the amazing kids who lit up the stage and to May Elliot for leading such a fantastic production!

08/25/2025

As kids head back to class, parents face the challenges of helping their kids navigate both the real world and the digital world responsibly. In this story, Dr. Ashvin Sood shares strategies parents can use to help encourage their kids to be kind - online and IRL.

As students return to classrooms across the state, parents face the ongoing challenge of helping their children navigate digital spaces with kindness and responsibility.

08/24/2025

When leaders in our Wisconsin region decided to implement the Age-Friendly Care model two years ago, they decided to dream big. Instead of starting with one unit, they decided to roll out the patient-centered care model and its framework across the region's seven hospitals. Now, equipped with a dashboard for care teams and improved patient satisfaction scores, the model is expanding even further. Catholic Health World from The Catholic Health Association of the United States has the story.
https://www.chausa.org/news-and-publications/publications/catholic-health-world/archives/august-2025/ssm-health-expands-age-friendly-care-initiated-in-wisconsin-across-system