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05/23/2026

New findings from the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute’s Tick Inventory via Citizen Science study show 51% of 700 adult female deer ticks carry the pathogen that causes Lyme disease. Researchers have also found the pathogen that causes Lyme disease is found more in ticks in western Wisconsin. That pathogen is also found more in the fall.

Researchers want to understand how to better prevent and treat tick-borne diseases like Lyme.

Learn more about the study's findings from WSAW: https://bit.ly/4wHy5Zl

Help researchers by sending in ticks you find: https://bit.ly/4wHy6MT

New findings from the TICS study show 51% of 700 adult female deer ticks carry the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to RN Dianne for being named the Trauma Nurse of the Month for April at Marshfield Eau Claire Emergency Department. This award shines a spotlight on trauma nurses who not only excel in medical expertise but also demonstrate remarkable compassion and dedication, and who provide significant contributions to the trauma team.

Since joining MMC Eau Claire in April 2024, Dianne has proven to be an invaluable asset to our Emergency Department. Her commitment to patient care and documentation is outstanding. We are fortunate to have Dianne as part of our team, continuously striving for excellence.

Dianne’s prompt actions in activating a trauma response and efficiently conducting critical diagnostic tests were crucial for a patient with life threatening injuries. Her dedication and immediate decision-making have significantly contributed to the quality of care provided in our ED.

Thank you, Dianne, for your unwavering compassion and diligent work. We celebrate you and the vital role you perform.

04/01/2026

Please join us in celebrating Meagan Frazer, RN, Marshfield Clinic – Eau Claire's Trauma Nurse of the Month for March 2026.

This award honors outstanding trauma nurses who demonstrate exceptional dedication and skill in caring for critically injured patients. Recipients are recognized for their compassion, clinical expertise, and significant contributions to the trauma team.

03/12/2026

Kudos to Samantha Hinrichs, RN, who was recently presented with a DAISY Award at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire. Samantha works in the operating room, and a patient of hers wrote the following nomination:

"I am writing to enthusiastically nominate Samantha Hinrichs for the DAISY award.

Samantha is, without a doubt, the most thoughtful, caring, and empathetic nurse I have encountered. Her dedication to her patient's comfort and well-being deserves to be recognized. I recently underwent a major surgery, which was also the first surgery of my life. As you can imagine my nerves were incredibly high. From the moment Samantha was assigned to me, she made it her mission to make sure I felt safe, informed, and calm. Samantha is an outstanding example of the profound impact a nurse can have on a patient's experience. She turned my experience into one where I felt supported and genuinely cared for. Thank you for recognizing the difference she makes."

03/11/2026

Welcome Janie Grindland, family medicine physician assistant, to our team at Eau Claire Oakwood Center.

Janie provides care to patients of all ages, offering routine preventive exams, immunizations and health screenings. She also treats mental health concerns, acute issues such as respiratory infections and minor injuries, and chronic conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma.

“My approach to care is rooted in building genuine relationships with patients and treating them as whole people, not just a diagnosis," Janie said.

Learn more about Janie or schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/4qwVDf7

03/06/2026

We are going to offer a series of free community su***de prevention trainings across Wisconsin, with a special focus on supporting farmers, first responders, military personnel and veterans. Learn more from WSAW NewsChannel 7.

Marshfield Clinic will offer a series of free community su***de prevention trainings across Wisconsin, with a special focus on supporting farmers, first responders, military personnel and veterans.

02/24/2026

Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire regularly recognizes nursing staff with a Trauma Nurse of the Month award. This month's recipient is Jess Hruza. Her nomination reads:

"We want to take a moment to congratulate Jess on her exceptional patient care during a level II Pediatric trauma activation at MMC-Eau Claire, involving a 9-year-old patient who fell more than 8 feet onto cement. Her patient care and documentation were outstanding and truly exceeded expectations both at our facility and on a state level. Since joining MMC-Eau Claire in 2022, Jess has consistently demonstrated high standards in patient care, and we are grateful for her commitment and compassionate patient care.

This patient received timely critical care where imaging and ED length of stay were well below the goal for trauma patients. 😊

Jess and the ED team that day managed a complex patient with a high Injury Severity Score (ISS) of 22, involving multiple significant injuries. This patient was transferred to a Level II TCF at MMC-Marshfield in 2hr and 22 min (goal is < 3 hours).

Thank you, Jess, for your exceptional patient care and dedication!"

02/12/2026

*Update: photos of Ashley and the family in the comments*

Congratulations to Ashley Dezort, RN, on your Daisy Award!

The family who nominated Ashley wanted to commend her for saving their newborn daughter's life back in 2020. Ashley's advocacy led to the discovery of a mass near baby Ramsey's liver and subsequent diagnosis of a rare pediatric liver cancer.

The patients write, "Ramsey started chemotherapy treatment at 12 days old. As you can imagine, there were many bumps in the road, but Ramsey was declared cancer-free on November 11, 2020. With a two-year-old at home and a newborn with cancer, we were in survivor mode. We weren't able to thank Ashley for saving our daughter. As fate would have it, Ashley was the nurse who admitted us to the labor and delivery unit two years later, in 2022, as we were preparing to welcome our third child. We were about halfway through our elevator ride when we realized who each other was. A few tears were shed, and hugs were exchanged. But it's still not enough. How do you ever repay the person who literally saved your child's life? As we approach Ramsey's five-year anniversary of being cancer-free, we continue to think about Ashley often. We wanted to thank her one more time. We will never have the words to fully express how we feel or how much we appreciate the role she has played in our lives. So we will simply say . . . thank you."

02/09/2026

The big game may be over, but we can learn from the mindset pro athletes take into the biggest game of their lives.

Dr. Alison Jones, child and adolescent psychiatrist with Marshfield Clinic, talks about what tips we can take from a "Super Bowl mindset" to stay optimistic when opportunity arrives.

Watch the story on WEAU 13 News: https://bit.ly/4qundtf

02/05/2026

Marty LaRue from Chippewa Falls had severe back issues, mobility challenges and chronic pain. He was referred to the Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire orthopedic spine care team and met with Nikhil Shelke, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon.

Dr. Shelke recommended a less invasive approach that uses a spinal endoscope, an array of surgical tools and HD camera. This minimally invasive spinal surgery is the first of its kind in the Eau Claire area. Dr. Shelke’s technique creates a smaller incision and helps patients return to normal activities faster with less pain.

“I went into surgery with a pain level of 10 and woke up with zero pain,” Marty said. “I was stiff and could tell I had surgery, but I could move and stretch. It was incredible.”

Read Marty’s story: https://bit.ly/4cbjJsc

02/04/2026

Winter weather brings an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Dr. Bensson Samuel, a physician at our Marshfield Clinic in Eau Claire, talks about how to stay safe and avoid potential exposure after two people were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend.

Read his advice on WQOW:

After two people were hospitalized in Eau Claire County over the weekend from carbon monoxide exposure, health experts are raising awareness about the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.

01/20/2026

With persistent bitter cold gripping the Chippewa Valley, it also brings serious health risks for those spending time outside.

Whether it's a short walk, shoveling snow, or getting a car jumpstarted, just throwing on a winter coat isn't enough.

Learn more from WQOW News 18W:

Whether it's a short walk, shoveling snow, or getting a car jumpstarted, just throwing on a winter coat isn't enough.

01/14/2026

If you're still feeling down after the Packers game, you're not alone. Counselor Laure Blanchard says your feelings are normal.

Get her tips for dealing with stress and disappointment on News 9 WAOW: https://bit.ly/45UMoxJ

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) - The Green Bay Packers' season ended over the weekend with a 31-27 loss against the Chicago Bears, leaving many fans struggling to recover.

01/07/2026

In 2025, we were privileged to bring over 3,000 bundles of joy into the world – 1,563 boys and 1,519 girls.

Popular boy names included Oliver, Noah, Cooper, Elijah and Sawyer, while popular girl names included Amelia, Evelyn, Hazel, Madeline/Madelyn/Madilyn, Ivy and Charlotte.

Thank you for entrusting us with one of the most important moments in your lives!

Pictured: two babies born at MCHS to Marshfield Clinic team members.

01/03/2026

The Marshfield Clinic website is back up and running. You can once again visit marshfieldclinic.org.

You may still notice a few minor issues, like missing images or the search bar not autotyping. Our team is working to fix those.

We appreciate your patience.

12/30/2025

The Marshfield Clinic website is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please be assured that there are no disruptions to patient care.

As we work to restore service to the website, patients who need to access their My Marshfield Clinic patient portal are still able to use the My Marshfield Clinic mobile app or visit their applicable patient portals:

My Marshfield Clinic Portal
• https://my.marshfieldclinic.org

Syntellis portal
• Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson (Emergency Department Patients Only) https://communicator.syntellis.com/
• Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson Acute (Inpatient & Outpatient Services Patients Only) https://www.swellbox.com/marshfield-clinic-hs-wizard.html

Athena portal
• https://22710-1.portal.athenahealth.com/

Follow My Health portal
•https://www.followmyhealth.com/Login/Home/Index

11/14/2025

You should know: even if you've never smoked, you could still get lung cancer.

Secondhand smoke and high concentrations of radon, a natural gas, are linked to the development of lung cancer.

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about lung cancer and how you can prevent it:

Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, but lung cancer in nonsmokers is possible from exposure to radon or secondhand smoke.

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we celebrate and honor the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your bravery and service.

10/31/2025

Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health and Security Health Plan are proud to announce a $150,000 funding initiative aimed at supporting innovative, community-driven projects that address food insecurity and promote healthier lives across Wisconsin and Michigan's upper peninsula.

The program invites tax-exempt and government agencies serving communities within the Marshfield Clinic's service area to apply for grants of up to $10,000. These funds are intended to support projects that help individuals and families access the food they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hBMWxk

10/31/2025

Welcome Britny Poplawski, family medicine nurse practitioner, to Chippewa Falls Center.

She sees patients of all ages, including newborns. She provides wellness visits, preventive care, treatment for illnesses or injuries and chronic disease management, including care for diabetes, hypertension, depression and anxiety. She has a passion for women's health and is trained in IUD and Nexplanon procedures.

“I am a huge advocate for preventive medicine and helping patients maintain their health for as long as they can," she said. “I look forward to participating in the health of entire families."

Learn more about Britny or schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/4qygDTW

02/10/2022

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We have served the Chippewa Valley for over 30 years. The region offers 197 primary and specialty care providers. Our region includes Altoona, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire (Eau Claire, Oakwood and Riverview Centers), Lake Hallie and Menomonie.

02/10/2022

A patient shared this positive feedback after their first appointment with Melissa Koopmann, dermatology physician assistant with Marshfield Clinic Chippewa Falls Center.

Get to know Melissa: http://ow.ly/WVvy50HS3ff

01/06/2022

Welcome Melissa Koopmann, dermatology PA-C, to Marshfield Clinic Chippewa Falls Center. As a provider, she says it's important to spend time listening to her patients and helping them feel comfortable during their visit.

Get to know Melissa: http://ow.ly/GFIa50Hot5k