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Child Safety Group Urges Parents to "Keep Kids Away from Tractors" The Childhood Agricultural Safety Network urges farm parents, as well as the agencies, organizations and businesses that serve agriculture, to promote the Network's campaign theme, "Keep Kids Away from Tractors," in observance of National Farm Safety and Health Week (September 20-26) and Farm Safety and Health Day for Children and Youth (September 23).( 9/18/2009)

National Farm Medicine Center Updates Fact Sheets on Key Safety, Health Topics The National Farm Medicine Center at Marshfield Clinic is supporting National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 20-26, by posting online an updated collection of safety and health fact sheets on topics key to farmers and their families.( 9/18/2009)

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School to Host Cpr Anytime Training Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School will host a free CPR Anytime Training Session for the community at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 23. ( 9/17/2009)

Stueland Scholar Cites Improvement in Farm Safety, Health Awareness Safety and health awareness on farms has improved, but more work needs to be done to minimize injuries and fatalities, said 2009 Stueland Scholar recipient Cheryl Tevis. ( 9/17/2009)

Hospitalist Joins Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Staff Sumedha Pathak, M.D., is staying in familiar territory as the newest member of the hospitalist staff of Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center, caring for patients at Saint Joseph's Hospital.( 9/15/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Welcomes Urgent Care Physician Ratnesh Chopra, M.D., has joined the Urgent Care Department at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center.( 9/15/2009)

Epidemiologist Joins Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation Stephen Waring, D.V.M., Ph.D., has joined the staff of Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation as a clinical epidemiologist and research scientist.( 9/15/2009)

Auction of Champions Benefits Farm Safety, Local Youth The annual Auction of Champions, which benefits the National Farm Medicine Center at Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, will take place Thursday, September 24, at Clearwaters Hotel and Convention Center, Marshfield, during the heart of National Farm Safety and Health Week.( 9/14/2009)

Gunelson Joins Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center Staff James Gunelson, D.D.S., has joined the staff at Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center.( 9/14/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Active in National Initiative to Reduce Unintended Consequences of Health Info Technology, Related Policies The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) late this week brought together experts in informatics, health information technology (HIT) and health policy in Reston, Virginia, to discuss potential unintended consequences of HIT and policy. ( 9/11/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Genetics Physician Named Wisconsin Stillbirth Service Project Director Stillbirth is a sudden and devastating event. When an infant is stillborn, medical providers and counselors are often asked by grieving parents why it happened or if it will happen again.( 9/11/2009)

Stueland Scholar: National Farm Issues Editor to Speak September 16 at Marshfield Clinic Cheryl Tevis has made safety a core theme in more than 30 years of writing for one of America's most influential farm publications.( 9/10/2009)

Marshfield Clinic to Host Upcoming Ladies Night Out Event Local women are invited to interact with others and learn about women's health issues at a free Ladies' Night Out program sponsored by Marshfield Clinic on Tuesday, September 22, at the Weston Regional Medical Center campus.( 9/9/2009)

Eagle River Rally for a Cure Golf Event Raised Funds for Breast Cancer Research Another fun and successful Rally for a Cure golf event took place on Saturday, August 22 at Eagle River Golf Course. This was the ninth year of the event, which raises funds for breast cancer research at Marshfield Clinic with additional proceeds supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation.( 9/8/2009)

Nurse Practitioner Joins Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Cardiology Department Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Gilbert has joined the Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Cardiology Department, working with fellow nurse practitioner Sharon Adleman and Cardiologist Tom Roy, M.D., to provide comprehensive heart care for patients in the Lakeland area.( 9/8/2009)

Marshfield Clinic and Howard Young Health Care Support Kids Against Hunger Marshfield Clinic and Howard Young Health Care (HYHC) are once again supporting the 2nd annual "Kids Against Hunger" effort with contributions of $250 from each organization.( 9/8/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Bariatric Support Group Announces Meetings Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center is sponsoring bariatric support groups to provide emotional support and education for patients and families of those who have undergone bariatric surgery, or those who may be considering bariatric surgery.( 9/2/2009)

Security Health Plan Outperforms the Majority of Medicare Lower Rates of Avoidable Hospitalizations Seen as Key to Ensuring Quality, Controlling Costs in Health Care Reform( 9/1/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary and History of Medical Care in Lakeland Area Twenty years ago, in 1989, Lakeland Medical Associates transitioned from an independent group of physicians and joined the Marshfield Clinic system. Amazingly, many of the current staff of Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center this year celebrates that 20-year milestone with Marshfield Clinic, and some can also recall the historic transition, and remember their days with Lakeland Medical Associates. ( 8/31/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Podiatrist Achieves Board Certification Marshfield Clinic Podiatrist Dalia Krakowsky, D.P.M., has achieved certification from the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Additionally, she is now a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and Fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. ( 8/31/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Urgent Care Announces Labor Day Weekend Hours When your illness or injury is not an emergency, you can walk in to Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center's Urgent Care department Labor Day weekend. ( 8/31/2009)

Neillsville Dental Center Dedication Set for September 11 A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, September 11, for Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center, in partnership with Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc.( 8/28/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Free Wellness Program That Benfits Women Following Breast Cancer Treatment Women who have completed treatment for breast cancer often benefit greatly from resources and support as they move forward into their "new normal" life.( 8/28/2009)

Groundbreaking Set September 3 for Major Data Center in Marshfield A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, September 3, for a multi-tenant state-of-the-art data center facility in the Mill Creek Business Park, Marshfield.( 8/27/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Welcomes Physician Assistant Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center is pleased to welcome Physician Assistant Daniel Humer to its General Surgery department.( 8/25/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Cancer Support Group Announces Meeting Has your life, or that of a loved one, been touched by cancer? Marshfield Clinic is sponsoring a cancer support group to provide emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.( 8/25/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Makes Annual Contribution to Lakeland Union High School Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center has once again contributed $2,460 to Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) in support of sports, activities and clubs.( 8/25/2009)

Petricig Joins Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center Staff Heather Petricig, D.D.S., has joined the staff at Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center. ( 8/19/2009)

Michael Chiulli Joins Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center Staff Michael Chiulli, D.D.S., has joined the staff at Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center. ( 8/19/2009)

Elizabeth Chiulli Joins Staff at Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center Elizabeth Chiulli, D.D.S., has joined the staff at Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center. ( 8/19/2009)

Breast Cancer Support Group to Meet in Rice Lake Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer? Were you diagnosed some time ago and want to share your experience with others? ( 8/18/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Hosts Free HMR Weight Management Program Orientation in Merrill The Marshfield Clinic HMR® Weight Management program in Merrill is offering a free, no obligation orientation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 15. This informational session will be held at Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center, 1205 O'Day St., Merrill. ( 8/18/2009)

For Three Years in a Row, Marshfield Clinic Demonstrates Improved Quality of Care Resulting in Cost Savings for Medicare Marshfield Clinic has improved the quality of health care it delivers to patients while decreasing health care costs in the third performance year of a five-year Medicare demonstration project, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today. ( 8/17/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith Center Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics to Expand Hours Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith Center has expanded hours of operation for its Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics departments to better serve its patients.( 8/14/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith Center Recognized by Troops from Camp Mace Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith Center staff members and area businesses have long supported troops stationed on remote bases in Afghanistan by sending care packages with donations and money raised from the Clinic's employees. In recognition of that support, American soldiers from Camp Mace have sent a token of their appreciation.( 8/14/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Named in Top 25 Connected Health Care Facilities HealthImaging and IT magazine has once again named Marshfield Clinic one of the Top 25 connected health care facilities in the United States.( 8/14/2009)

Gibson Named Community Blood Center "Coordinator of the Year" Becky Gibson, Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Laboratory Department team leader, has a mission. Gibson has been coordinating blood drives for about 10 years at the Minocqua Center and was recently recognized by the Community Blood Center as "Coordinator of the Year." She is now a two-time recipient of this award from the center.( 8/11/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Surgeon Named to National Council Marshfield Clinic General Surgeon Michael Caldwell, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, was recently appointed by former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt to serve on the National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council (NAGMS). ( 8/6/2009)

Marshfield Clinic to Introduce Sports Injury Clinic at Lake Hallie Center When a student athlete is sidelined by injury at a Friday night football game, waiting until Monday to seek medical evaluation may increase the athlete's time away from the game to recover. ( 8/3/2009)

Mobile Mammography Screenings Offered in Osseo Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, at Marshfield Clinic Osseo Center, 13029 East 9th St., Osseo. ( 7/30/2009)

Neillsville Dental Center Appointment Number Now Available Appointments are now being taken for Marshfield Clinic Neillsville Dental Center. ( 7/30/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Retinal Screenings in Merrill Marshfield Clinic will use its mobile TeleHealth services to provide free screenings for a pair of eye diseases that can be devastating if left untreated – diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.( 7/29/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Pain Management Program Celebrates 10 Years When it comes to chronic pain, it is not acceptable to say: "Just learn to live with it." That's the philosophy that began the Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center's Pain Management Program 10 years ago, in 1999.( 7/28/2009)

Tiny Heart Pump Used by Marshfield Clinic-Ministry Health Care Heart Care Team Offers Benefits for High-Risk Patients Patients with coronary artery disease who are considered high risk for angioplasty or open heart surgery can now benefit from a tiny heart pump. The Impella 2.5 has been used by the Marshfield Clinic-Ministry Health Care Heart Care team at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, and most recently at Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston.( 7/28/2009)

Neurologist Joins Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Staff Simon Oh, M.D., has joined the Neurology Department at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center.( 7/28/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Installs Northwoods' First Spect Ct This month, the Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center installed a new Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) - Computed Tomography (CT) device as the most recent enhancement in diagnostic imaging.( 7/27/2009)

Cancer Death Rates Declining Marshfield Clinic Oncologists Report Success in Treating Mature Adults Cancer death rates are falling steadily, according to the American Cancer Society's annual cancer statistics report, Cancer Facts & Figures 2009, and its companion article "Cancer Statistics, 2009," published in the Society's CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The drop is driven in large part by better prevention, increased use of early detection practices, and improved treatments for cancer.( 7/27/2009)

Mobile Mammography Screenings Offered in Bloomer Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 7, at Marshfield Clinic Bloomer Center, 1711 York Street, Bloomer.( 7/27/2009)

Marshfield Cancer Survivor Celebration at Relay for Life to Feature Guest Speaker Mack Dryden Cancer survivors of all ages, their families and friends are invited to attend the Cancer Survivor Celebration at Relay For Life of the Marshfield Area, which takes place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, August 7, at the Marshfield Middle School Track off Palmetto Avenue, Marshfield. This free celebration is sponsored by Marshfield Clinic and Saint Joseph's Hospital.( 7/24/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center CT Department Earns ACR Accreditation Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center's Computed Tomography (CT) Department recently achieved American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation. A first-time accreditation for the department, ACR accreditation can be retained with voluntary renewal every three years.( 7/22/2009)

Breast Cancer Support Group to Meet in Rice Lake Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer? Were you diagnosed some time ago and want to share your experience with others?( 7/22/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Breast Center Earns National Accreditation After rigorous evaluation and review, Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center's patient-centered, multidisciplinary breast care program has earned a full three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), administered by the American College of Surgeons.( 7/21/2009)

Children's Farm Task Guidelines Searchable Online It's easier than ever for parents to decide if their children are ready for specific jobs on the farm.( 7/15/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Contributes to Pastime Club Adult Day Center Marshfield Clinic recently contributed $500 to the Pastime Club Adult Day Center to help the non-profit organization care for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease and their family members.( 7/13/2009)

Cancer Survivors Celebration Set for August 7 Marshfield Clinic and Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, invite cancer survivors and their families to the free annual Cancer Survivors Celebration at Relay For Life of the Marshfield Area on Friday, August 7.( 7/13/2009)

Do You Hear the Sounds of the Northwoods? It's summer in the Northwoods. The bees are buzzing, the eagles and loons are calling and the boats are circling the lakeshore. But, are you hearing all the sounds of the North this summer or are there things you are missing? ( 7/9/2009)

Holt Earns American Otological Society Induction Marshfield Clinic Otolaryngologist James J. Holt, M.D., FACS, was inducted into the American Otological Society at its 142nd annual meeting on May 29. The Society was established in 1868 and is dedicated to advances in medical and surgical treatment of ear diseases.( 7/6/2009)

Marshfield Clinic and HYMC Support Mary Mile/Mth Foundation Marshfield Clinic and Howard Young Medical Center/Ministry Health Care have again contributed support for the 2nd Annual Mary Mile to benefit the MTH (Mary T. Hartzheim) Foundation.( 7/1/2009)

Cystic Fibrosis Research Gets Funding from Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Eagles "I'll never forget them pounding this new baby on the back every morning. It looked so rough, but that's the only way they could get her to breathe," said Diana Rogers, an Auburndale native and 2009 Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Wisconsin state president.( 6/30/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgeon Attends Research Capitol Hill Days Event Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgeon Christopher Bibbo, D.O., FACS, FAAOS, recently joined nearly 70 orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and patients at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2009 annual Research Capitol Hill Days in Washington, D.C.( 6/24/2009)

Breast Cancer Support Group to Meet in Rice Lake Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer? Were you diagnosed some time ago and want to share your experience with others?( 6/24/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Mercer Center Expands Prescription Dispensing Marshfield Clinic Mercer Center is now expanding its capability to fill many prescriptions right at the Mercer Clinic. ( 6/22/2009)

Breast Imaging Specialist Joins Marshfield Clinic Donna Prohazka, M.D., M.S., has joined the Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Radiology Department as a specialist in breast imaging. She has been director and co-director for 11 years at breast imaging centers in St. Louis, Missouri, and Carbondale, Illinois.( 6/22/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Sponsors Wausau "Concert on the Square" Marshfield Clinic will again be sponsoring this summer's "Concerts on the Square" in downtown Wausau.( 6/22/2009)

Americorp Grants Allow Marshfield Clinic to Expand Its Program The Center for Community Outreach has received two grants to continue and expand the Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps Program over the next three years.( 6/22/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Teams Up with Conserve School for Wellness Weekend July 24-26 Marshfield Clinic and Conserve School in Land O' Lakes will bring together experts in nutrition, exercise, the arts and inspiration for "Wellness Weekend 2009: Your Life in Balance," set for July 24-26 at the Conserve School, Land O' Lakes.( 6/22/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Hosts Free HMR Weight Management Program Orientation in Merrill The Marshfield Clinic HMR® Weight Management program in Merrill is offering a free, no obligation orientation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. This informational session will be held at Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center, 1205 O'Day St., Merrill.( 6/19/2009)

Bone Density Screenings Offered in Osseo Marshfield Clinic will be offering bone density screenings for osteoporosis through its Mobile Health Screening Unit from 9 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Marshfield Clinic Osseo Center, 13029 East 9th St., Osseo.( 6/19/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Wings Program Helps Cancer Survivors Once Treatment is Complete Cancer survivors who complete treatment are often faced with an important, often overwhelming question – what happens now?( 6/19/2009)

Marshfield Clinic and Team Companies Plan Major Data Center in Marshfield Marshfield Clinic, one of Wisconsin's leading health care providers, has signed a letter of intent with TEAM Companies, a data center development and management company based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to build and operate a multi-tenant, data center facility in Marshfield, Wisconsin. ( 6/18/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Expands Heart Care Services in North The Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care Heart Care team has announced an expansion of heart care services available in the Northwoods. Effective immediately, a larger team of cardiology specialists will be available to provide increased access to heart services in Minocqua and surrounding communities.( 6/16/2009)

Groundbreaking Scheduled for Marshfield Clinic Dental Center in Medford A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Marshfield Clinic Medford Dental Center, in partnership with Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 29, at the site of the new construction.( 6/15/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Welcomes Family Practice Physician Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center is pleased to welcome Family Medicine Physician Michael Knautz, M.D.( 6/11/2009)

Surgical Alternatives to Total Hip Replacement Web Cast June 18 Chronic hip pain can often become debilitating, restricting people from their ability to enjoy normal, everyday activities. For years, when anti-inflammatory, pain relieving medications no longer provided relief, the only option was a total hip replacement. ( 6/5/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Cancer Center, Eau Claire Express, American Cancer Society Partner to Raise Cancer Awareness The Eau Claire Express, Marshfield Clinic Cancer Center in Eau Claire and the American Cancer society are teaming up at tonight's baseball game against Brainerd to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer.( 6/4/2009)

Marshfield Clinic to Host 2009 Ethics and Boundaries Conference Marshfield Clinic will host the 2009 Ethics and Boundaries Conference Thursday, July 9, in the Robert F. Froehlke Auditorium, Laird Center for Medical Research, located at Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin.( 6/3/2009)

Football Legend Jerry Kramer to Appear at Marshfield's Dairyfest Jerry Kramer, Green Bay football legend, famous author, successful businessman and paid ADVOCARE spokesman will appear in the Dairyfest parade on Saturday, June 6 in Marshfield.( 6/3/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Earns Advertising, Graphic Arts Awards Marshfield Clinic was recently honored for advertising and graphic design excellence in three separate national competitions.( 6/2/2009)

Minority Scholarships Awarded by Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Clinic has recently awarded minority scholarships to four high school seniors from within the Marshfield Clinic service area.( 6/2/2009)

Schultz Earns Board Certification in Audiology Kelly L. Schultz, Au.D., Marshfield Clinic Merrill and Wausau Centers, has been granted Board Certification in Audiology by The American Board of Audiology (ABA). This certification demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence in audiology by Schultz.( 5/28/2009)

Marshfield Clinic to Offer Cpr Anytime Training in Marshfield In celebration of the upcoming National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1–7, Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center will provide a free CPR Anytime training session in Marshfield.( 5/27/2009)

New Wellness Product Rewards Healthy Behavior Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., introduces Healthy Advantage Rewards, a new wellness product designed to improve health while lowering health care costs. Healthy Advantage Rewards, available July 1 for fully insured and self-funded employers, allows employers to incent employees to participate in specific healthy activities.( 5/26/2009)

Mobile Mammography Screenings Offered in Osseo Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 9 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Marshfield Clinic Osseo Center, 13029 East 9th St., Osseo.( 5/26/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Welcomes New Physician in Wittenberg Marshfield Clinic welcomes Jeanette Abraham, M.D., as the latest full-time physician to join the Marshfield Clinic Wittenberg Center. ( 5/21/2009)

Mobile Mammography Screenings Offered in Bloomer Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Marshfield Clinic Bloomer Center, 1711 York Street, Bloomer.( 5/21/2009)

Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program Receives Accreditation The Palliative Medicine Fellowship, offered through the Department of Palliative Medicine at Marshfield Clinic and Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, is now one of the few accredited palliative medicine fellowships in the country.( 5/20/2009)

Breast Cancer Support Group to Meet in Rice Lake Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer? Were you diagnosed some time ago and want to share your experience with others?( 5/20/2009)

Wisconsin Smoke-Free Law to Improve Air Quality for Workers, Customers With the signature of Gov. Jim Doyle, Wisconsin joins 26 other states, including Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota, which have enacted statewide smoke-free laws to improve air quality in all state workplaces.( 5/19/2009)

Marshfield Clinic to Host Upcoming Ladies Night Out Event Local women are invited to have fun and learn about women's health issues at a free Ladies' Night Out program sponsored by Marshfield Clinic on Tuesday, May 26, at the Weston Regional Medical Center campus.( 5/14/2009)

Marshfield Clinic to Hold Heart Failure Support Group Meeting The Marshfield Clinic Heart Failure Support Group will be hosting a free health talk at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. This free event will be held in the patio room at Marshfield Clinic Wausau Center, 2727 Plaza Drive.( 5/13/2009)

Mobile Mammography Screenings Offered in Merrill Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center, 1205 O'Day St., Merrill.( 5/12/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Bariatric Weight Reduction Education Session at Sacred Heart Hospital Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center, in collaboration with Sacred Heart Hospital, will be conducting a free educational session titled "Is Bariatric Weight Reduction Surgery for You."( 5/11/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Retinal Screenings in Eagle River Marshfield Clinic will use its mobile TeleHealth services to provide free screenings for a pair of eye diseases that can be devastating if left untreated – diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.( 5/8/2009)

Public Invited to Meet Marshfield Clinic Bloomer Center Family Medicine Physician Marshfield Clinic Bloomer Center is hosting an opportunity for the public to meet Family Medicine Physician Elena Stringer, M.D., who began seeing patients at Bloomer Center in late February.( 5/7/2009)

Marshfield Clinic May Health Talk to Feature Hearing Loss and New Technology Today's hearing technology is light years ahead of previous generations. Now, new developments in technology allow hearing aids to connect to televisions, cell phones, IPODs and Blue Tooth technology.( 5/7/2009)

Marshfield Clinic: H1n1 Swine Flu Update Marshfield Clinic continues to monitor the evolution of the H1N1 Flu Virus (swine flu) in Wisconsin and is seeing patients presenting with some flu-like symptoms in its urgent care centers, though no more positive confirmations of the swine flu have been made in the past several days. ( 5/7/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Retinal Screenings in Greenwood Marshfield Clinic will use its mobile TeleHealth services to provide free screenings for a pair of eye diseases that can be devastating if left untreated – diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.( 5/6/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Bloomer Center Welcomes New Physician Bloomer is a long way from Chelyabinsk, Russia, but Elena Stringer, M.D., has made the journey from serving as a medical assistant in the former Soviet Union to practicing family medicine at Marshfield Clinic's newest facility in northwest Wisconsin.( 5/5/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Welcomes Neurologist Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center is pleased to welcome Neurologist Mary Forester, D.O., to its staff.( 5/5/2009)

Groundbreaking Scheduled for Marshfield Clinic Dental Center in Neillsville A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Marshfield Clinic Dental Center, in partnership with Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 11 at the site of the new construction.( 5/4/2009)

H1n1 Swine Flu: Marshfield Clinic Prepares for Possible Cases Area residents concerned about the H1N1 Flu Virus (swine flu) can rest assured that Marshfield Clinic is prepared.( 5/1/2009)

Tractor Tragedy Happened "in a Second" Death of 4-Year-Old Revives Campaign to 'Keep Kids Away from Tractors' The death this spring of a 4-year-old Oklahoma boy who fell off a tractor and into the blades of a trailing mower has rekindled frustration among safety experts regarding adults who allow children to ride tractors.( 5/1/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Urgent Care Hours Expand to Include Weekends Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center is expanding its Urgent Care hours to include Saturdays and Sundays beginning Saturday, May 2. ( 4/30/2009)

The Diagnostic & Treatment Center Human Resources Earns Best Practices Award from Wshhra Three employees of The Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Weston, a service of Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care, presented at the 2009 Wisconsin Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administration (WSHHRA) conference.( 4/30/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Psychiatrist Earns Board Recertification Marshfield Clinic Psychiatrist Cary Dean Vaughn, M.D., successfully passed the Maintenance of Certification Examination in Psychiatry conducted by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN).( 4/29/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Oakwood Physician Elected to Society Leadership The Wisconsin Medical Society's House of Delegates confirmed the election of Andrea Hillerud, M.D., of Eau Claire, as alternate delegate to the American Medical Association for 2009-2011. ( 4/27/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center Earns Barron County Economic Award Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center has been named 2008 Business of the Year for Outstanding Growth in Barron County.( 4/27/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Park Falls, Phillips Centers Offer Free WIAA Pre-Participation Sports Screenings Marshfield Clinic Park Falls and Phillips Centers will be offering free WIAA-sanctioned pre-participation sports screenings for area youth.( 4/27/2009)

Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care Heart Team Provide Cpr Anytime Training for "Girls on the Run" Program The "Girls on the Run" program recently received what could be a life-saving gift from the Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care Heart Care team.( 4/27/2009)

Marshfield Clinic to Host Evening Faces of Aging Symposium Marshfield Clinic will host the Evening Faces of Aging Symposium Wednesday, May 13, in the Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Cafeteria.( 4/23/2009)

Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care to Offer Smart Heart Event The Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care heart care team is holding a free informational presentation on Wednesday, May 6, at the Hotel Mead and Conference Center, 451 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids.( 4/22/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Telehealth Links Health Care Specialists to People in Their Communities No matter where a patient lives, he or she should have access to high-quality specialty care. The Marshfield Clinic TeleHealth Network makes that possible without lengthy travel or the expense and risks associated with it. In reality, the future of medicine is now available in the Northwoods.( 4/21/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Supports "Wheels in the Woods" Fundraising Bike Event Marshfield Clinic has once again announced its support of the 2nd annual "Wheels in the Woods" bike event coordinated by the Arbor Vitae Woodruff (AV-W) School Parent Group and community volunteers.( 4/21/2009)

Hospitalist Joins Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Staff It was an easy decision for Vinaya Vinodu, M.D., to join the hospitalist staff at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center, where she will see patients at Saint Joseph's Hospital.( 4/21/2009)

Breast Cancer Support Group to Meet in Rice Lake Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer? Were you diagnosed some time ago and want to share your experience with others?( 4/21/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Retinal Screenings in Wittenberg Marshfield Clinic will use its mobile TeleHealth services to provide free screenings for a pair of eye diseases that can be devastating if left untreated – diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.( 4/17/2009)

Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care Heart Team Provide Cpr Training for LUHS Health Class Students Team receives $54,000 grant from the American Heart Association to initiate significant CPR training effort in Central and Northern Wisconsin( 4/14/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Physical Therapy Offers Help for Vertigo Vertigo, that sensation of spinning or dizziness, can become a greater problem with aging but there are solutions that may help people feel like they've got their feet back on the ground.( 4/14/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Park Falls Center Has Date for Blood Pressure Clinic Marshfield Clinic centers in Park Falls and Phillips host free regular weekly blood pressure clinics on Thursdays but because of increased demand, the Park Falls Center will add another free blood pressure clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays.( 4/14/2009)

Marshfield Clinic to Host Upcoming Ladies Night Out Event Area women are invited to have fun and learn about women's health issues at a free Ladies' Night Out program sponsored by Marshfield Clinic Tuesday, April 28, at the Weston Regional Medical Center campus.( 4/10/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Loyal Center Announces Changes Patient care is important to the providers and staff of Marshfield Clinic. Marshfield Clinic Loyal Center would like to let its patients know about upcoming changes.( 4/10/2009)

Carlson Named Marshfield Clinic Chief Information Officer Robert Carlson, M.D., has been named chief information officer (C.I.O.) at Marshfield Clinic.( 4/9/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Announces Bariatric Support Group Meetings Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center is sponsoring bariatric support groups to provide emotional support and education for patients and families of those who have undergone bariatric surgery, or those who may be considering bariatric surgery.( 4/9/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Weight Loss Program Helps Couple Lose Weight, Gain Health, Save Money Jim and Bev Burczyk, Eagle River, are very much like many in northern Wisconsin - happy, active people, now able to look forward to many more great years in retirement together in the Northwoods. But the future was not looking so bright last summer.( 4/9/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Offers Smoking Cessation Course Did you or someone you love resolve to quit smoking this year? How have you been doing with that resolution? If the answer is "not so good," the American Lung Association and Marshfield Clinic are here to help you.( 4/9/2009)

Marshfield Clinic General Surgeon Performs Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery General Surgeon Timothy Pitchford, M.D., Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center, has performed a new type of laparoscopic surgery.( 4/8/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center to Host Blood Drive The next Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Blood Drive for the Community Blood Center will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 17, in the lower level in the large conference room.( 4/8/2009)

Mobile Mammography Screenings Offered in Bloomer Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 9 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Marshfield Clinic Bloomer Center, 1711 York Street, Bloomer.( 4/8/2009)

Mobile Mammography, Bone Density Screenings Offered in Edgar Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography and bone density screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Edgar School East gym, 203 E. Maple St., Edgar.( 4/8/2009)

Celebrities Announced for Rich Seubert's Celebrity Trap Shoot Marshfield Clinic is once again joining forces with Wisconsin native and New York Giants offensive lineman Rich Seubert to present Rich Seubert's Celebrity Trap Shoot Saturday, April 18, at Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club, Eau Claire.( 4/7/2009)

Mobile Mammography Screenings Offered at Pittsville Lions Park as Part of Lions' Wellness Program Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Lions Park/Clubhouse on 4th Avenue in Pittsville.( 4/7/2009)

Mobile Mammography Screenings Offered in Merrill Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center, 1205 O'Day St., Merrill.( 4/6/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Elk Mound Center Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Family Medicine Physician Jennifer Parsley, D.O., has joined the staff at Marshfield Clinic Elk Mound Center, 112 Independence Drive, Elk Mound.( 3/31/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Free Colon Cancer Screening Kits Beginning Wednesday, April 1, Marshfield Clinic sites in central Wisconsin are offering free hemoccult cancer screening kits during April to heighten the public's awareness of colon cancer and its treatment.( 3/31/2009)

Raza Earns Fellow in Hospital Medicine Designation Marshfield Clinic Hospitalist Qasim Raza, M.D., FACP, FHM, has earned the Fellow in Hospital Medicine (FHM) designation from the Society of Hospital Medicine (S.H.M.).( 3/31/2009)

Staying Healthy in Tough Economic Times is April Marshfield Clinic Health Talk Topic Today, most Americans are feeling the pinch of tough economic times – and many have put their health on hold. What is medically necessary and what is discretionary when it comes to your health? ( 3/27/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Announces Easter Holiday Hours Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center, including Urgent Care and Pharmacy, will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 12, to allow staff members the chance to celebrate the holiday with their families. ( 3/27/2009)

Family Health Center Leader Honored for Lifetime Work Greg Nycz, executive director of Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc., has been honored with the 2009 Health Center Hall of Fame Award.( 3/25/2009)

Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Summit to be Held in Stevens Point The Wisconsin Cancer Council is hosting the sixth annual Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Summit from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center, Stevens Point.( 3/25/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Retinal Screenings in Merrill, Mosinee Marshfield Clinic will use its mobile TeleHealth services to provide free screenings for a pair of eye diseases that can be devastating if left untreated – diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. ( 3/24/2009)

Breast Cancer Support Group to Meet in Rice Lake Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer? Were you diagnosed some time ago and want to share your experience with others?( 3/24/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Community Breast Health Education Event Marshfield Clinic Cancer Care and Women's Wellness will offer a breast health and breast cancer awareness education event beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 1000 Imperial Avenue, Rothschild.( 3/23/2009)

OLVH Partners with Marshfield Clinic to Offer Telehealth Allows for High-Tech Consultations Within New Specialties Not Now Offered Area residents who receive health care at Our Lady of Victory Hospital (OLVH) in Stanley and through Victory Medical Groups have access to primary and specialty care but now, with the help of new technology and a partnership with Marshfield Clinic, OLVH will expand its specialty services.( 3/20/2009)

Mobile Mammography Screenings Offered in Osseo Marshfield Clinic will be offering mammography screenings through its Mobile Mammography Unit from 9 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Marshfield Clinic Osseo Center, 13029 East 9th St., Osseo.( 3/19/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Urgent Care Announces New Weekday Hours When it's not an emergency, you can walk in to Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center's Urgent Care department during newly announced week-day hours.( 3/18/2009)

Marshfield Clinic to Offer Mobile Retinal Screenings in Cornell Marshfield Clinic will use its mobile TeleHealth services to provide free screenings for a pair of eye diseases that can be devastating if left untreated – diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.( 3/13/2009)

Ladysmith Dental Center Adds Dentist to Staff Mark Schlichtig, D.D.S., has joined Marshfield Clinic and is providing patient care at Ladysmith Dental Center.( 3/11/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center Welcomes Family Practice Physician Family Medicine Physician Stacey Sperlingas, M.D., has joined the staff at Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center.( 3/11/2009)

Sorenson to See Patients at Marshfield Clinic Mosinee Center Jennifer Sorenson, P.A.-C., will be returning to Marshfield Clinic Mosinee Center part-time seeing patients during spring break and through the summer. She will be providing routine women's health care, preventive care and wellness education.( 3/6/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center Hosted Head Start Tour Many youngsters received a head start in learning this past month – not in the class room but at the doctor's office. ( 3/4/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Offers Minority Scholarships Recruiting and retaining minorities in the health professions can help alleviate cultural and linguistic access issues and potentially reduce health disparities among diverse and underserved populations.( 3/4/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Mosinee Center Offers Scholarships Marshfield Clinic Mosinee Center is offering four scholarships to help support Mosinee High School seniors pursing careers in health care and physical therapy.( 3/2/2009)

Marshfield Clinic - Robert Bielen Scholarship Announced Applications are currently being accepted for the Marshfield Clinic – Robert Bielen Scholarship to help advance physical therapy careers in the community. The scholarship is offered annually by Marshfield Clinic Mosinee Center Physical Therapy.( 3/2/2009)

Park Falls Dental Center Hits One Year Mark Access to dental care is a national and statewide problem, but for Park Falls and surrounding communities, that changed on March 3, 2008. A new era in access to dental care in the Northwoods began with the opening of the Park Falls Dental Center, which celebrates its first anniversary of service in March, 2009.( 3/2/2009)

Security Health Plan Becomes First ICSI Sponsor Outside of Minnesota Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has become the first health plan outside of Minnesota to become an associate sponsor of the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI, www.icsi.org).( 3/2/2009)

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to Provide Services in Weston Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Samarjit (Sam) Jaglan, M.D., will be providing outreach services at Marshfield Clinic Weston Center beginning Friday, February 27.( 2/25/2009)

Local Health Organizations Support Community Athletic Campus Marshfield Clinic and Lakeview Medical Center have jointly committed $100,000 to support the sports complex. To acknowledge this donation, the complex's baseball field will be named for the organizations.( 2/25/2009)

National Farm Medicine Center Conducts First Meeting of Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America The National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC) of Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation conducted the first meeting of the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America (ASHCA), Thursday, January 29, in Washington, D.C.( 2/25/2009)

Security Health Plan Announces Advocare Informational Meetings Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., will hold informational meetings about its Medicare Advantage plan – Advocare. ( 2/25/2009)

Cardiologist Joins Marshfield Clinic Wausau Center Interventional Cardiologist Guruprasad Naik, M.D., has joined the cardiology staff Marshfield Clinic Wausau Center.( 2/20/2009)

OB/GYN Joins Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Staff Obstetrician/Gynecologist Joshua Sampson, D.O., is now seeing patients in the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center.( 2/20/2009)

Vascular Surgeon Joins Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Staff Craig Powell, M.D., FACS, has joined the general surgery department at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center as a vascular surgeon.( 2/20/2009)

Marshfield Clinic, Ministry Health Care, Support Campanile Center for the Arts Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care recently teamed together to contribute $1,000 to support the Campanile Center for the Arts annual giving campaign. ( 2/19/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Investigators Contribute to International Pharmacogenetics Research Study The International Warfarin Pharmacogenetics Consortium (IWPC) reported this week in the New England Journal of Medicine the results of a study to improve estimation of warfarin dose with clinical and pharmacogenetic data. Three Clinic investigators contributed to the study: Michael Caldwell, M.D., Ph.D.; James Burmester, Ph.D.; and Dick Berg, M.S. ( 2/18/2009)

Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care Heart Team Provide Cpr Training at Mens Sport and Health Expo Thousands of families in central and northern Wisconsin will receive what could be a life-saving gift from the Heart Care Team of Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care. Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care is the recipient of a $54,000 grant to provide American Heart Association "CPR Anytime Kits" to assist in the implementation of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program that is simple and convenient to use.( 2/17/2009)

Park Falls Dental Center Adds Dentist to Staff William Berge, D.D.S., has joined Marshfield Clinic and is providing patient care at Park Falls Dental Center.( 1/30/2009)

Clinic Researcher Involved in Large Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Study Sanjay Shukla Ph.D., Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation (MCRF) molecular microbiologist, was recently awarded a $125,000 grant by the Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) Association of America to study the role of metagenomics in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Metagenomics is the study of genetic material recovered directly from environmental sources.( 1/29/2009)

Diagnostic & Treatment Center Echocardiography Lab Earns Icael Accreditation The Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Weston, a service of Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care, Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Echocardiography Lab has earned accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL). ( 1/29/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Expands Specialty Services in Stevens Point Marshfield Clinic will begin seeing patients in the renovated fourth floor space at Ministry Medical Group, 900 Illinois Ave., Stevens Point, on Monday, February 2. ( 1/29/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Physicians Elect 2009 Officers, Executive Committee Members Marshfield Clinic's physicians conducted their annual elections Tuesday, January 13, electing two officer and three Executive Committee positions during the proceedings.( 1/14/2009)

Tummala Earns Board Certification in Hematology, Medical Oncology Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Hematologist/Oncologist Mohan K. Tummala, M.D., is now board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology after successfully passing exams conducted by American Board of Internal Medicine (A.B.I.M.).( 1/12/2009)

Marshfield Clinic Cardiologist Performs First Pfo Closure Procedure in Weston Specialists from the Heart Care Team of Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care in Weston can now treat a congenital heart condition without the need for surgery.( 1/6/2009)

New Program Helps Children Deal with Cancer in Their Families A cancer diagnosis and living with cancer is difficult for adults and is even more difficult for those children in their lives to understand what's happening and how to deal with it emotionally.( 1/5/2009)

Gynecologic Oncologist Joins Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Pankaj Singhal, M.D., M.S., has joined the Obstetrics/Gynecology Department at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center as its second gynecologic oncologist. He joins Dale Larson, M.D.( 12/31/2008)

Pulmonologist Seeing Patients at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Pulmonologist Tasbirul Islam, M.D., MRCP, has been seeing patients in Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center's Pulmonary Medicine Department.( 12/31/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Welcomes Retinal Surgeon Gaurav Gupta, M.D., has joined the Ophthalmology Department of Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center as a vitreoretinal specialist.( 12/31/2008)

Psychologist Joins Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Carlo Giacomoni, Psy.D., has joined the Behavioral Health Department at Marshfield Center as a psychologist.( 12/31/2008)

Survey Shows Community Feels Underage Drinking is a Problem Seventy five percent of Barron County residents surveyed feel that underage alcohol use is a moderate or serious problem according to a recent Community Readiness Survey conducted by the Minnesota Institute of Public Health.( 12/17/2008)

Heart Surgery Quality Data Surpasses National Averages The Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care heart surgery program at Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston, continues to surpass national quality benchmark averages of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).( 11/24/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Cardiologists to See Patients in Crandon Marshfield Clinic Cardilogists Richard Reinhart, M.D. and Rohit Srivastava, M.D., will begin seeing patients in Crandon at Ministry Medical Group's Crandon Clinic location in early December.( 11/21/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Supporter Receives Heritage Foundation Award Mark Bugher, a longtime supporter of Marshfield Clinic and former member of Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson's Administration, is the 2008 recipient of Marshfield Clinic's Heritage Foundation Award.( 11/19/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation Forms Interactive Clinical Design Institute Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation (MCRF) announces the formation of the Interactive Clinical Design Institute (ICDI) at its Biomedical Informatics Research Center (BIRC). ( 11/7/2008)

Security Health Plan of Wisconsin Among "America's Best Health Plans" Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has been named the nation's 19th best commercial health plan and the 5th best Medicare plan, according to U.S. News & World Report. ( 11/7/2008)

Marshfield Clinic to Host World Usability Day Event Through 120 events in 36 countries and counting, World Usability Day will bring together volunteers from corporations, organizations, and universities to focus on ways to ensure that the services and products important to life are easier to access and simpler to use. ( 11/4/2008)

National Children's Center Receives $4.6 Million Grant for Child Agricultural Injury Prevention The National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety has received a five-year, $4.6 million competitive grant to continue its research into injury prevention on farms.( 10/14/2008)

Saint Joseph's Hospital/Marshfield Clinic Cancer Program Earns Approval with Commendation The Saint Joseph's Hospital/Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center cancer program has earned Approval with Commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.( 10/13/2008)

Physicians' Leaving Means Closing of Thorp Center Marshfield Clinic physicians Joseph M. Alisky, M.D., Ph. D., and Elena L. Chertkova, M.D., are leaving their medical practices at Marshfield Clinic Thorp Center after six years, but with their leaving comes the closing of the Thorp Center.( 10/13/2008)

Manitowish Waters Couple Completes Capital Campaign for Laird Center When Frank and Betty Koller learned they had an opportunity to help Marshfield Clinic reach its goal for a fund-raising campaign, they didn't flinch.( 10/10/2008)

Ministry Health Care, Marshfield Clinic to Bring Additional Specialty Services to Stevens Point Saint Michael's Hospital, Ministry Health Care and Marshfield Clinic have developed a plan to increase specialty care services provided by Marshfield Clinic to the Stevens Point community. ( 9/30/2008)

Security Health Plan Earns 'Excellent' Accreditation for Medicare Product Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has earned an "Excellent" Accreditation rating for its Medicare product, ADVOCARE, from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).( 9/3/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Executive Earns Top Health Care Management Credential John W. Kelly, FACHE, Marshfield Clinic East Division Administrator, Wausau, Wisconsin recently became a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE), the nation's leading professional society for health care leaders. ( 8/29/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Researcher Receives Niosh Grant for Follow-Up Hearing Study A landmark study conducted by Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation (MCRF) 15 years ago found that an educational intervention improved hearing protection use among farm youth. ( 8/19/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Demonstrates Improved Quality of Care, Resulting in Cost Savings for Medicare MARSHFIELD, WI - Marshfield Clinic has again been recognized for improving the quality of care while decreasing health care costs in the second year of a four-year Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) demonstration project. ( 8/14/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Recognized as Laureate by Computerworld Honors Program Marshfield Clinic has been recognized as a Laureate by the Computerworld Honors Program.( 6/16/2008)

New National Council Works for Safer Agricultural Industry Agriculture is consistently among the most hazardous occupations in the United States. In an average year, 516 workers die while doing farm work and each day about 243 workers suffer lost-time injuries. Agriculture, due to its decentralized nature and diverse structure, lags behind other industries in reducing the toll on its workers with a fatality rate that is eight times that of the all-industry average. ( 6/12/2008)

Community Input Sought About Underage Drinking, Drug Use and Violence Among Teens Starting next week, Barron County Safe and Stable Families Coalition will launch a survey that will seek opinions from adults about drinking, drug use and violence among teenagers in Barron County.( 6/3/2008)

Security Health Plan Earns 'Excellent' NCQA Accreditation Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has earned an "Excellent" Accreditation rating for commercial products from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).( 5/30/2008)

Marshfield Clinic, Community Seek to Curb Underage Drinking: Grant Supports Community Group The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has provided a $67,000 grant to Marshfield Clinic for work with a community coalition to develop an underage drinking prevention program in Barron County.( 5/29/2008)

Security Health Plan Unveils Nurse Navigator Program Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has introduced a program to provide a new level of service to its members. Nurse Navigator, which began in December 2007, is designed to help members with a wide range of issues.( 5/1/2008)

Dental Implants Improve Quality of Life for Patients In adults between ages 35 and 44, nearly 70 percent have lost at least one permanent tooth, and more than a quarter of adults have lost all their permanent teeth by age 74, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.( 4/30/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Pediatric Oncologist Utilizes Intravenous Radiation Therapy When Marshfield Clinic Pediatric Oncologist Divya-Devi Joshi, M.D., was faced with the challenge of providing care for a patient whose illness was not responding well to conventional chemotherapy, she turned to a relatively new procedure – intravenous radiation using Samarium-153 - EDTMP.( 4/25/2008)

Laird Biography Published; Author Dale Van Atta to Have Book-Signing Events With Honor: Melvin Laird in War, Peace, and Politics, an authorized biography of Melvin R. Laird, has just been published and a series of events are scheduled in April featuring the book's author, Investigative Journalist Dale Van Atta.( 4/14/2008)

Marshfield Clinic to Expand Services in Stevens Point Marshfield Clinic is expanding specialty health care services in Stevens Point and Portage County. ( 4/11/2008)

'Come Back, Kids': Rich Seubert and His Teammates Find That Trap Shoot Event is Right on Target Rich Seubert is already thinking about next April, when the second annual Rich Seubert's Celebrity Trap Shoot will be held in Eau Claire.( 4/11/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Cardiologist Helps Develop National Stress Echo Standards Marshfield Clinic Cardiologist Abdou Elhendy, M.D., Ph.D., FACC, is among a panel of stress echocardiography experts who have developed new national standards for the use of stress echocardiography by the American Society of Echocardiography.( 4/11/2008)

Marshfield Food Safety to Provide Food Testing for Kwik Trip Marshfield Food Safety, LLC, a division of Marshfield Clinic, has begun providing microbiological and nutritional testing services of food and beverage products for Kwik Trip stores in a new state-of-the-art facility recently constructed in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.( 4/7/2008)

Celebration Marks Marshfield Clinic, Lakeview Medical Center Integration Nearly 1,000 Marshfield Clinic and Lakeview Medical Center (LMC) employees and their family members turned out for an event Tuesday evening, April 1, at the new Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center to mark their new beginning as one organization.( 4/4/2008)

Security Health Plan Expands Badgercare Plus Participation In response to the recent launch of BadgerCare Plus, the Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., Board of Directors approved an enrollment cap increase to 40,000 BadgerCare Plus members from the current cap of 27,000. This cap increase allows 13,000 more residents within the service area access to quality health care through Security Health Plan.( 4/3/2008)

Knee Replacement Technology Now Available Provides Better Results Today's baby boomers want to stay active well into their later years. For that reason, the American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons (AAOS) predicts that more than 3 million people will seek total joint replacements by the year 2010. More than 300,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States, according to 2003 data from the National Institutes of Health.( 3/18/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Supports Tri County Council on Domestic Violence Marshfield Clinic recently contributed kitchen and house wear items to the Tri County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.( 3/17/2008)

National Farm Medicine Center Campaign Wins Award The National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC)-led campaign, "It's Easier to Bury a Tradition than a Child," was a winner in the recent National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Region IV competition.( 2/19/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Provides Bloodborne Pathogen Training to Marshfield Day Care Workers Marshfield Clinic Occupational Health recently provided bloodborne pathogen training to day care providers in Marshfield.( 2/4/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Supports Tri County Council on Domestic Violence Marshfield Clinic recently contributed $500 to the Tri County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.( 1/28/2008)

Marshfield Researchers to Study New Technology to Measure Physical Activity, Fight Obesity The importance of obesity to world health is without question - one billion people in the world are overweight and 300 million are obese – but what can be done to turn this tide?( 1/25/2008)

Rich Seubert: a New York Giants 'Come-Back' Kid Does Something Great for His 'Come-Back' Grandma Rich Seubert proved that, after a serious football injury in 2003, he could come back as good if not better to be a key player on the New York Giants offensive line and play against the Green Bay Packers this weekend, after the Giants blew through the first two rounds of NFL play-offs.( 1/16/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Welcomes Dentist to Park Falls Dental Center Jeffrey Luke, D.D.S., has joined Marshfield Clinic and will see patients at Park Falls Dental Center. Luke will also serve as center chair, Park Falls Dental Center.( 1/3/2008)

Marshfield Clinic Diabetes Education Program Earns ADA Recognition The Marshfield Clinic Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in Chippewa, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, Marshfield, Merrill, Minocqua, Oakwood, Riverview, Wausau and Weston has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).( 1/3/2008)

Nurse Practitioner Joins Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Nurse Practitioner Ann Robl-Jackson has joined the Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Pain Management Department. ( 12/21/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Physician Draws Interest of National News Program David Cook, M.D., is a Marshfield Clinic physician who is used to caring for patients at the Clinic's Urgent Care Center on Craig Road in Eau Claire. Now's he's making national news for saving the life of a deer that got stranded on thin ice near his rural Chippewa County home.( 12/19/2007)

Hospitalist Joins Marshfield Clinic Staff Ateeq Rehman, M.D., has joined Marshfield Clinic Hospitalist service and is providing care to hospitalized patients at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.( 12/18/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Unveils Expansion Plans in Bloomer Citing its ongoing commitment to expand health care access in rural Wisconsin, Marshfield Clinic is unveiling plans to bring its cutting-edge physicians and technology to Bloomer. ( 12/7/2007)

Madison Native to Direct Marshfield Clinic Government Relations Nate Elias of Madison has been named director of Government Relations for Marshfield Clinic. ( 11/30/2007)

Marshfield Clinic to Break Ground for Lake Hallie Center A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 29. ( 11/28/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Laboratories Earns State Honors Marshfield Clinic Laboratories has received the 2007 Corporate Partnership Award from the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA).( 11/28/2007)

Food Pantry Contributions: Donate Nutritional Food Tis the season for peace and good will and perhaps no place is more appropriate for this sentiment than area food pantries that collectively serve thousands of people each month.( 11/16/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Weston Center Opens New Pharmacy Marshfield Clinic announces the opening of a new pharmacy this week at its Weston Center location.( 11/14/2007)

Security Health Plan of Wisconsin in Top Ratings for Best Health Plans Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has been named the nation's eighth best Medicare plan, and the 49th best commercial health plan, according to U.S. News & World Report/America's Best Health Plans rankings for 2007. Security Health Plan is the most highly ranked Medicare plan in Wisconsin. ( 11/2/2007)

State's Third Brain Injury Unit Opens in Wood County Pathways, only the third specialized brain injury unit in the state of Wisconsin, has opened in Marshfield and will care for patients who have been diagnosed with brain injury. ( 11/2/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Expands Health Care Services in Rhinelander Beginning in mid-November, new health care services will be offered by Marshfield Clinic at its Rhinelander Center, located at the corner of Hwy. 47 and K. ( 11/1/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Introduces Cinemavision for Pediatric MRI Patients For children, undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging exam (MRI) can be a stressful experience, so what do you do to reduce their anxiety? Get the goggles. ( 10/30/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Nurse Midwife Program Reaches Milestone A program born in the Chippewa Valley 20 years ago has today grown into an increasingly popular option for women giving birth - Marshfield Clinic's Certified Nurse Midwife Program. ( 10/10/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Mercer Center Offers Prescription Dispensing Marshfield Clinic Mercer Center patients can now have prescriptions filled at the Mercer Center without traveling outside the city to find a pharmacy. ( 10/9/2007)

Pesticide Medical Reference Available Through Nfmc Pesticides are a fact of modern life and it is vital to understand their potential impact on public health. Unfortunately, scientifically valid information is often difficult to find. ( 10/8/2007)

Nih Grant Furthers Ms Study at Marshfield Clinic A Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation (MCRF) scientist has been awarded $300,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study causes of multiple sclerosis (MS). ( 10/3/2007)

Americorps Volunteers Begin Work for Marshfield Clinic Twenty one AmeriCorps program volunteers recently began their work in support of Marshfield Clinic's Center for Community Outreach. ( 9/28/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Honors UW Dean with Heritage Award Marshfield Clinic's 10th Heritage Foundation Award has been presented to Philip M. Farrell, M.D., Ph.D., dean, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. ( 9/28/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Wausau Center MRI Program Earns Accreditation Marshfield Clinic Wausau Center's Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program has been awarded accreditation for three years as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). ( 9/28/2007)

Marshfield Specialists Expand Outreach to Menomonie Dunn County residents will have easier access to health care specialists, dietitians, patient educators and other services as Marshfield Clinic increases its services in the Menomonie area. ( 9/26/2007)

Associated Announces Donation to Marshfield Clinic Laird Center Associated Banc-Corp announced today that it will contribute $200,000 to the development of the Laird Center for Medical Research at Marshfield Clinic. ( 9/19/2007)

Marshfield Clinic to Dedicate Ambulatory/Imaging Center Unparalleled patient convenience, cost containment efficiencies and an expanded array of the latest life-saving technologies are among benefits Chippewa Valley residents will see when the new Marshfield Clinic Ambulatory Surgery and Imaging Center opens in the coming weeks for patient care in Western Wisconsin. ( 9/17/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Groundbreaking Takes Place in Wittenberg A groundbreaking ceremony took place at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 11, for the new Marshfield Clinic Wittenberg Center, to be located in the new Wittenberg Business Park on Liberty Drive, off of Highway Q. ( 9/11/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Named in Top 25 Connected Health Care Facilities HealthImaging and IT magazine has named Marshfield Clinic one of the Top 25 connected health care facilities in the United States. ( 9/5/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Demonstrates Improved Quality of Care Initiatives Resulting in Cost Savings for Medicare MARSHFIELD, WI - Marshfield Clinic has achieved a bonus for its patient care performance and for holding down health care costs in the first year of a three-year Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) demonstration project, now in its third year. ( 9/5/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Physicians Nationally Ranked with Saint Joseph's Hospital U.S. News & World Report, in its annual rankings of hospitals throughout the country in various specialties, has ranked Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield as among America's Best Hospitals. ( 8/30/2007)

Marshfield Clinic, UW School of Medicine Sign New Agreement Marshfield Clinic will become an academic campus of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) under an agreement signed by the two organizations. ( 8/13/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Dedicates Chippewa Falls Dental Center The uninsured poor, low-income veterans, the disabled, children and families on BadgerCare or Medicaid. ( 8/13/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Researchers Make Genetic Discovery Marshfield Clinic researchers have announced a discovery that may have identified genes connected to normal heart valve development. ( 7/30/2007)

Program Offers Diet Support Anywhere You could be in your home, office or even away on business and still participate in Marshfield Clinic's Health Management Resources (HMR) At Home Program. ( 7/19/2007)

Ladysmith, Marshfield Clinic to Celebrate 30-Year Partnership What began as an experiment in expanding rural access to health care in the 1970s is today a testament to a partnership that endures three decades later. ( 7/17/2007)

Rice Lake Hospital to Begin Collaboration Talks with Marshfield Clinic Lakeview Medical Center, Rice Lake, will explore integration strategies with Marshfield Clinic. ( 6/29/2007)

Kuzel Named Security Health Plan Chief Medical Officer Russel J. Kuzel, M.D., has been named Chief Medical Officer for Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. ( 6/25/2007)

On-Line Newborn Screening Educational Module Available Health care professionals and providers involved in the care of newborns and expectant mothers can now participate in an on-line educational module. ( 5/30/2007)

Partnership Seeks to Reduce Obesity in Oneida, Vilas Counties Education, medical and community leaders have come together to create a plan to help reduce childhood and adolescent obesity in the Lakeland Union High School District, a program called Schools and Clinics United for Healthy Children and Youth. ( 5/30/2007)

New Heart Care Director Brings Entrepreneurial Spirit Marshfield Clinic's new director of Heart Care Services will be part of a team promoting and expanding heart care services throughout Marshfield Clinic's north, east and central service regions. ( 5/7/2007)

State Survey Examines Roles Stressors of Dairy Farm Women Women play key roles on Wisconsin dairy farms. They may be directly involved with physical or financial aspects of the business, work off-farm for additional income, benefits or other reasons, or care for family members and the home itself. Yet they often are not recognized for their many contributions and sacrifices. ( 4/13/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Joins Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement To further improve the high quality of health care it provides to its patients, Marshfield Clinic applied for and was accepted as a provisional member of the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI), a group of nearly 8,000 physician members and 62 health care organizations. ( 4/12/2007)

Marshfield Researcher Sees Continued Value in Use of Heart Drug Although an international study has found that the drug Ranolazine does not significantly reduce death rate, heart attacks and ischemia in patients with acute coronary syndromes, it still has important implications and great value for patients with known chronic heart disease. ( 4/2/2007)

Marshfield Clinic's Electronic Health Record First Internally-Developed Program in the Nation to Receive CCHIT Certification Marshfield Clinic's CattailsMD (Version 5) is the first internally developed ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) in the nation to achieve Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology( 1/29/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Surgeons to Provide Care at Park Falls Center/Flambeau Hospital Marshfield Clinic surgeons will provide services at Marshfield Clinic Park Falls Center and Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls. ( 1/24/2007)

Marshfield Clinic Only Site in Wisconsin for Research Study on Yoga and Whether It Improves Sleep for Cancer Patients Cancer survivors often expect to feel better once they complete treatment. Sadly, about half of them discover they're wrong. ( 1/12/2007)

New Resource Features Agritourism Health and Safety Guidelines for Children Agritourism allows farmers to supplement their income while providing the public fresh food, enjoyment and education. ( 1/12/2007)

Prostate Cancer Patients Now Have Treatment Option in Weston Men diagnosed with prostate cancer now have another choice for their treatment - prostate brachytherapy, a form of radiation treatment - now offered at The Diagnostic & Treatment Center located on the Weston Regional Medical Center campus, Weston. ( 12/21/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Observes 'Our First 90 Years of Service' Ninety years ago this month, six rural physicians brought their medical practices together to create Marshfield Clinic.( 12/20/2006)

Marshfield Clinic First in Wisconsin to Treat Patient with 'Watchman' Device A Stevens Point man is the first person in Wisconsin to participate in a research study regarding an implantable device that is designed to prevent strokes in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation. ( 12/6/2006)

Wisys, Marshfield Clinic Join Forces for Research & Development Agreement Marks First Time Wisys Reaches Outside UW System Marshfield Clinic and WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc., the patenting and licensing organization of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System, today jointly announce a partnership to strengthen collaborations in research and technology transfer*. ( 11/20/2006)

Rescue 1: from Heart Attack to Marshfield Cath Lab in Less Than 90 Minutes for Treatment Time is of the essence when a person suffers a heart attack. ( 11/13/2006)

Marshfield Telehealth Receives $750,000 Federal Grant When Marshfield Clinic received its first grant in 1997 from the federal government to create telemedicine services, it was charged with studying whether these services could effectively provide access to medical care for distant patients. ( 11/7/2006)

Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., Invests $1 Million in the Health of Its Members Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., is investing $1 million for the Biomedical Informatics Research Center (BIRC) in the Melvin R. Laird Research Center for Medical Research. ( 11/6/2006)

Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care Heart Care Team Makes Progress on Extending Its Marshfield-Based Surgical Program to Weston For more than 90 years, the heart program of Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care has been anchored at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, the only hospital in Wisconsin named to Solucient's national top 100 heart hospital ranking for four consecutive years. ( 11/1/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Weight Management Program Reports Health Results: New HMR Research Shows 100-Pound Weight Loss Possible Without Surgery Newly published research on the HMR Weight Management Program now highlights data showing that seriously overweight individuals can be successful at losing weight without bariatric surgery. ( 10/31/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Achieves Accreditation, High Marks for Patient Satisfaction for Ambulatory Surgery Center The Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Ambulatory Surgery Center has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). ( 10/23/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Lakeland Center Achieves Accreditation, High Marks for Patient Satisfaction for Ambulatory Surgery Center The Marshfield Clinic Lakeland Ambulatory Surgery Center has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). ( 10/20/2006)

Pediatric Resident Starts Banana Splits Program Motivated by his concern for children, Amit Deokar, M.D., a third-year resident in Marshfield Clinic/Saint Joseph's Hospital Pediatric Residency Program, has initiated an advocacy project resulting in a collaborative effort between Marshfield Clinic and the Marshfield School District. ( 10/10/2006)

National Study: Surgical Procedure, Along with Meds, Helps Patients with Parkinson's Disease, Tremors Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is far more effective than using medications alone to treat selected patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. ( 10/4/2006)

New Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center to Include Radiation Oncology Even after ground was broken for the new Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center, Clinic leaders listened to what patients said they wanted in the new building. ( 9/25/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Breaks Ground for New Laird Center for Medical Research Collaborative research facility represents the future of medicine ( 9/7/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Lakeland Center, Howard Young Health Care Begin Providing Joint Radiology Services Historically in the Lakeland area, Marshfield Clinic Lakeland Center and Howard Young Health Care (HYHC) have hired radiologists independently to provide physician coverage for radiology departments at HYHC, Eagle River Memorial Hospital (ERMH) and Marshfield Clinic Lakeland Center. ( 8/21/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Receives National Award for Excellence, Achievement in Medical Informatics Marshfield Clinic is the recipient of the 2006 AMDIS Award, recognizing excellence and outstanding achievement in applied medical informatics. ( 7/24/2006)

Let the Construction Begin! Marshfield Clinic Breaks Ground for New Rice Lake Facility Marshfield Clinic physicians and employees really did see the dirt fly in Rice Lake as ground was officially broken Thursday, June 22, on the site of what will be the newest building in the Marshfield Clinic system. ( 6/27/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Scientist Receives $1.2 Million Grant for Antibiotic Resistance Research A Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation (MCRF) scientist has received a $1.2 million grant to study a pathogen, or infectious agent - methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - that is considered a common problem in hospitals but now is increasingly found in the community. ( 6/22/2006)

New Division Medical Directors Charting Course for Marshfield Clinic in Eastern and Northwest Divisions New Division medical directors are leading administrative efforts for physicians and staff in the Eastern and Northwest Divisions. ( 6/20/2006)

Marketing Director Joins Marshfield Clinic Al Chaney has joined the Marshfield Clinic system as director of marketing, responsible for strategy development and planning; implementation; and general oversight of marketing programs. ( 6/8/2006)

National Farm Medicine Center: Observing 25-Year Anniversary Brings Together Past, Presentand Future of Agricultural Research, Human Health, Safety The National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC) this year celebrates 25 years of addressing human health and safety associated with agricultural work life and environments. ( 5/17/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Telehealth Approved for Medical Assistance Reimbursement Marshfield Clinic TeleHealth has paved the way for reimbursement of telemedicine services through Medical Assistance. ( 5/15/2006)

Marshfield Clinic and Security Health Plan Join Effort to Support First-of-Its-Kind Round-Up for Expired Drugs For 26 years, residents across Wisconsin have taken advantage of the University of Wisconsin-Extension "Clean-Sweep" program to dispose of unneeded or expired chemicals and pesticides. ( 5/11/2006)

National Farm Medicine Center Observes 25 Years of Service Through Health Care, Research and Education The National Farm Medicine Center has been addressing evolving issues regarding human health and safety for rural and agricultural work, life and environments for the past 25 years. ( 4/21/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Physician Named to Agrisafe Network Board Marshfield Clinic Occupational Medicine Specialist Steve Kirkhorn, M.D., M.P.H., has accepted an invitation to join the AgriSafe Network board of directors. ( 3/30/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Study to Link Genetics, Environment in Osteoporosis A Marshfield Clinic physician-researcher is studying the effect of statins, cigarette smoking and genetics in the development of osteoporosis. ( 3/30/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Research Program Funded for National Tractor Safety Initiative The National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, part of the National Farm Medicine Center at Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, has received funding for its role in a new national initiative to reduce tractor deaths and injuries. ( 3/21/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Researcher Named to EPA Science Advisory Board Mark Borchardt, Ph.D., has been appointed to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board. ( 3/6/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Researchers Investigate Second-Line Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Marshfield Clinic is the only site in Wisconsin for a clinical trial for people with pancreatic cancer that has not responded to earlier treatment. ( 2/17/2006)

Marshfield Clinic Entry Into HMO Research Network Creates Significant Research Opportunities Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation (MCRF) has become the 14th member of the HMO Research Network and is the first member within a rural system of care. ( 2/17/2006)

Vacations Provide Mental Health Benefits for Women, Marshfield Clinic Researcher Finds Women who take vacations frequently are less likely to become tense, depressed or tired and are more satisfied with their marriages, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield. ( 11/28/2005)

Cancer Control Studies Available Through Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation Although many people think cancer research looks at cancer prevention and the best treatment for disease, cancer control is another important aspect of clinical oncology research. ( 11/14/2005)

Governor Doyle Chooses Marshfield Clinic as Site to Sign New eHealth Executive Order Wisconsin Gov. James Doyle cited Marshfield Clinic's leading role in developing and using electronic medical records as the reason he chose Marshfield Clinic to sign an executive order creating an eHealth Care Quality and Patient Safety Board. ( 11/3/2005)

Marshfield Clinic Welcomes Division Administrator John Kelly has joined Marshfield Clinic as division administrator for centers in the Eastern Division, bringing more than 15 years of experience in health care administration to his new role. ( 11/1/2005)

Marshfield Clinic Physician Appointed by Governor Doyle to Serve on UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority, Board Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation Director Humberto Vidaillet, M.D., has been appointed to the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority and the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Board by Gov. James Doyle. ( 10/21/2005)

Weston Regional Medical Center Opens for Patient Care World-class health care is about to become more convenient for people who live and work in Weston and the surrounding region since doors to the comprehensive Weston Regional Medical Center open today, Tuesday, October 4. ( 10/4/2005)

Marshfield Clinic First Site in the State to Offer Clinical Research Trial for Pancreatic Cancer Marshfield Clinic is the first site in Wisconsin to offer people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial with a new type of treatment. ( 8/30/2005)

Marshfield Clinic's Research Journal Extends Reach Online Throughout the World ( 7/5/2005)

New Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation Director Always in Search of the Truth There is no question in the mind of Humberto Vidaillet, M.D., that time his father spent as a political prisoner in Cuba shaped his view of life, not to mention his philosophy on medical research. Vidaillet, at that time, was 10 years old. ( 6/30/2005)

Marshfield Clinic Physician is First in State to Earn Fellowship in American Academy of Osteopathy Thomas M. Richards, D.O., neuromusculoskeletal medicine/osteopathic manipulation specialist at Marshfield Clinic Lakeland Center, Minocqua, has earned recognition as a fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO). ( 4/28/2005)

Marshfield Clinic Cardiologist First in Area to Perform Procedure to Close Holes Without Open Heart Surgery A much faster recovery is a primary benefit of a new procedure used to close holes found in the human heart. ( 3/30/2005)

First-Ever Marshfield Web Cast to Feature Marshfield Heart Physicians Marshfield Clinic and Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield are among some of the most prestigious national health care leaders in the United States to use the Internet to help people learn more about their health, and for the first time the two organizations will present a live web cast from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 5. ( 3/28/2005)

Marshfield Research: Mosquito Study Could Help Cities Develop Better Mosquito Prevention and Control Programs Data collected in a Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation (MCRF) study could help prepare the city of Marshfield and cities of similar size and climate for a mosquito eradication program should there be an outbreak of West Nile Virus (WNV) or another serious mosquito-borne illness. ( 3/22/2005)

Landmark Research Study: New Osteoporosis Fracture Treatment Program Improves Patient Outcomes Marshfield Clinic researchers have found that percutaneous vertebroplasty - injecting medical-grade cement into a fractured spinal bone to stabilize the fracture and reduce pain - offers a safe and effective alternative for people who suffer from painful osteoporotic spine fractures. ( 2/9/2005)

Marshfield Clinic One of 10 Physician Group Practices in United States Selected for Cms Demonstration Project Designated as a national model for health care reform, Marshfield Clinic is one of only 10 sites in the United States selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take part in a Physician Group Practice (PGP) Demonstration Project. ( 2/1/2005)

Marshfield Clinic Heart Care Participates in Research That Shows New Test May Predict Future Heart Events Over the last few years a new test was developed that showed promise in predicting future cardiac events, such as heart attack. The test measured c-reactive protein (CRP), an indicator of inflammation that increases plaque buildup in blood vessels. ( 1/21/2005)

Landmark Study: Implantable Defibrillators Better Than Drugs for Preventing Sudden Heart Death A landmark study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine proves that an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) can significantly prolong the lives of congestive heart failure (CHF) patients, beyond that of conventional therapies. ( 1/20/2005)

Study will Determine Whether Genetic Test Predicts Surgery-Related Complications Marshfield Clinic is participating in a study to give surgeons and anesthesiologists important information regarding a patient's potential response to anesthesia and surgery. ( 1/11/2005)

Online Tool 'My Marshfield Clinic' Enhances Convenience, Efficiency A secure online tool to help patients manage their health information is now available through the Marshfield Clinic Web site. Patients can register to conveniently access helpful information about themselves and their minor children at 'My Marshfield Clinic' anytime and anywhere an Internet connection is available. ( 12/8/2004)

Marshfield Clinic Named One of 15 Top Connected Health Care Facilities in United States HealthImaging and IT magazine has named Marshfield Clinic one of the Top 15 connected health care facilities in the United States. ( 12/1/2004)

Marshfield Clinic Launches Secure Web Site to Enhance Patient Convenience and Efficiency System developed internally to meet needs of patients anywhere, anytime. ( 11/8/2004)

Document Your Family History this Thanksgiving Marshfield Clinic genetics experts offer five steps, easy-to-use form as Surgeon General launches national initiative Monday, November 8 ( 11/8/2004)

Spine Patients Now Have Access to Marshfield Telehealth Now, through Marshfield Clinic TeleHealth's new tele-orthopaedics service, travel time and the discomfort of travel can be reduced for at least some of their visits. ( 8/19/2004)

Marshfield Clinic Pioneers Electronic Patient Care System: Rollout of Wireless Tablet Computers Begins in July Before most health care providers had seen an electronic medical record, providers at Marshfield Clinic could not imagine practicing medicine without one. ( 7/1/2004)

Marshfield Clinic Laboratory Becomes a Partner in Wisconsin Laboratory Response Network If there is a naturally occurring infectious disease outbreak or a biological agent is suspected in Wisconsin, Marshfield Clinic is available to help state and local authorities confirm the incident and type of disease or biological material involved. ( 6/3/2004)

Marshfield's Personalized Medicine Project: Getting Ready to Take Research from 'Bench to the Bedside' With more than 18,000 participants in Marshfield Clinic's Personalized Medicine Research Project expected by the time Phase 1 enrollment ends this month, scientists are on the verge of taking genetic research "from the bench to the bedside." ( 4/29/2004)

Family Health Center Celebrates 30 Years of Service Three decades ago, there wasn't much talk about the uninsured or people "falling through the cracks" of the health care system. ( 4/2/2004)

Marshfield Among Research Centers in Study Identifying Benefits of Intensive Therapy to Prevent Heart Attacks Marshfield Clinic was among centers involved in an international study demonstrating the value of an intensive regimen to lower cholesterol in patients who had recently suffered a heart attack or other major cardiac event. ( 3/11/2004)

Marshfield Clinic Personalized Medicine Research Project Enrolls Dorchester Woman as 15,000th Participant Gwen Steen of Dorchester is the 15,000th person to enroll in Marshfield Clinic's Personalized Medicine Research Project, and she'd participate in research again. ( 2/18/2004)

International Study Supports Value of New Drug for Heart Failure Patients A new medication to treat patients with congestive heart failure following a heart attack appears to be as effective as the standard therapy, according to a study published Wednesday, November 12, in the New England Journal of Medicine. ( 11/12/2003)

Wisconsin Collaborative Releases First Performance & Progress Report The Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality, of which Marshfield Clinic is a member, released its first Performance & Progress Report Tuesday at the Collaborative's Quality Healthcare Summit in Milwaukee.( 10/22/2003)

No. 10,000: Stratford Woman Contributes to Science Research by Participating in Personalized Medicine Project Ethel M. Kramer of rural Stratford was just doing what many Marshfield-area residents have already done – taking time to enroll in the Personalized Medicine Research Project of Marshfield Clinic. ( 9/16/2003)

Marshfield Research: Men at Low Risk for Prostate Cancer May Need PSA Tests Less Frequently Men with a normal baseline prostate specific antigen (PSA) level may not need to repeat that blood test annually, according to initial findings of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal (PLCO) trial reported at a national meeting. ( 8/26/2003)

Marshfield Clinic Installs Technology That Links Heart Centers in Its System of Care Marshfield Clinic heart specialists will now be able to view patients' heart tests much more quickly and accurately, in three locations at the same time if needed, thanks to new technology. ( 8/25/2003)

Dedication Planned Saturday for New Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith Dental Center Editors Note: Media representatives are invited to cover this dedication on Saturday, August 9. Interviews with guest speakers can be arranged through Nancy Yule that morning. ( 8/7/2003)

New Booklet Addresses Safe Play Areas on Farms Children are curious and perceive the farm as a giant playground. But children are not always able to recognize hazards. ( 6/30/2003)

Research Study Finds Septic System Density Related to Illness in Children EDITOR'S NOTE: A full copy of the report is available by fax or e-mail (PDF format) to media at www.ehponline.org/press; call 919-653-2583 or e-mail ehollingshead@brogan.com. ( 5/13/2003)

No. 5,000: Spencer Woman Contributes to Science Research by Participating in Personalized Medicine Project Jean Toltzman of rural Spencer has made a contribution to the advancement of genetics research by participating in Marshfield Clinic's Personalized Medicine Research Project. ( 4/22/2003)

Marshfield Clinic Enrolling Men in Largest-Ever Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial During this year alone, prostate cancer will be diagnosed in about 221,000 Americans and nearly 30,000 men are expected to die of the disease. In Wisconsin, approximately 4,500 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and an estimated 600 men will die of it. ( 4/2/2003)

Quality Drives New Health Care Collaborative Consistent Measures, Public Reporting and Business Input Are Keys To Success ( 3/18/2003)

Marshfield Clinic Changes Name of Research Foundation, Forms Education Foundation Marshfield Medical Research and Education Foundation, a division of Marshfield Clinic, has changed its name to Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, a division of Marshfield Clinic. ( 3/6/2003)

Marshfield Clinic Researchers Receive $6 Million Grant for Expanded Lung Cancer Screening Study Marshfield Clinic researchers have been awarded a $6 million grant to recruit and screen 4,000 former or current Wisconsin smokers for a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Lung Screening Study. ( 2/4/2003)

Marshfield Clinic Surgeon Offers New Hip Replacement Surgery Through a Small Incision Each year, 250,000 Americans seek hip replacement surgery, and many of them face a six-to-twelve week recovery period. The number of surgeries will become even higher as baby boomers age and have hip replacement surgery to remain physically active. ( 1/22/2003)

Marshfield Clinic Participates in National Study That Finds Diuretics Better Than Newer Drugs for Treating Hypertension Less costly, traditional diuretics work better than newer medicines to treat high blood pressure and prevent some forms of heart disease, according to results from the largest hypertension clinical trial ever conducted. ( 12/23/2002)

Marshfield Clinic Study: Heart Disease Risk High for Rural Women of Central Wisconsin Life on the farm may not be as healthy as you'd think. ( 11/1/2002)

Congressman Obey Supports Private Labs Assisting with CWD Testing Efforts in Wisconsin Fran Moore, D.V.M., director of the Veterinary Division of Marshfield Laboratories, outlined the disease and the testing process and accompanied Obey and Clinic officials on a tour of the Veterinary Division. ( 8/30/2002)

RECIN Supports Team That Improves Immunization Rates Marathon County's rate already exceeds the national goal of 90 percent set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but immunization providers are working to improve the rate even further. Two-year-old children are targeted for immunization intervention because young children are particularly vulnerable to complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. ( 5/6/2002)

Nation's Leading Medical Experts to Conduct Research Forum May 4 at Marshfield Clinic Wisconsin Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey and Congressman Ralph Regula (R-Ohio) organized the forum to give the general public and health professionals the opportunity to meet with the scientists. Obey is the top ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees NIH's budget each year. Regula chairs this subcommittee. ( 4/30/2002)

Obey Secures $1.6 Million to Create New Marshfield Clinic Lab to Develop Gene-Based Medical Treatment Obey, the top-ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, included these funds for the new Marshfield lab in the federal appropriations legislation for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002. Announcement of this allocation was made Thursday, December 20. Funding will provide space and equipment for the lab to be located in Marshfield. A time frame for this project is still being considered. ( 12/31/2001)

Marshfield Clinic Begins Enrolling Men Today in Largest-Ever Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial This trial, the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT), seeks to learn if these two dietary supplements can protect against prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer, after skin cancer, in men. ( 7/24/2001)

Area Residents Find Support Across the State Through Marshfield Telehealth So each month, Richards goes to the Marshfield Clinic-Park Falls Center to be connected to cancer patients through the Marshfield Telehealth network. Although she has not met them in person, she has developed friendships via the interactive teleconferencing network with sites at Marshfield Clinic centers in Park Falls, Ladysmith, Wausau, Minocqua, Rice Lake and Marshfield. About 25 to 30 patients from these locations participate in the monthly sessions. ( 7/24/2001)

Marshfield Researchers Produce First Estimates of Human Genome Recombination Rates The work of the Marshfield, Wisconsin, scientists – along with information from their global counterparts – was introduced this morning by The International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium in Washington, D.C. The announcement made today is the largest single release of information on the human genome project since it was announced in June 2000 that an initial draft of the genome had been completed. ( 2/12/2001)

Marshfield Clinic Partners with School District to Provide Health Care Services - Right in School This is the only TeleHealth network in Wisconsin linked with a school district. ( 1/23/2001)

Neurology and Negative Campaigns: Marshfield Clinic Physician Looks at Presidential Campaign History Marshfield Clinic Neurologist Loren Rolak, M.D., can give us a glimpse. ( 11/7/2000)

Marshfield Clinic Researchers Helped Map Human Genome “The Human Genome Project will affect people tremendously,” said James Weber, Ph.D., director of the Genetics Laboratory at Marshfield Medical Research Foundation. “The sequencing will not change people’s lives. It’s what we do with the information. It will make all biomedical research more efficient.” ( 9/22/2000)

Marshfield Researchers Receive $22.6 Million to Extend Gene-Hunting Work This contract is the largest in the history of MMRF, the research division of Marshfield Clinic. ( 10/26/1999)

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