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Here is what is happening at Marshfield Clinic right now. Please view the archive list of past releases. For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.

• 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 Announces July 4 Holiday Weekend Urgent Care Hours  Marshfield Clinic locations will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. ( 6/24/2009)
  


• 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)
  


• Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Announces July 4 Holiday Hours  Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center's Urgent Care Department and Pharmacy will be open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. It will also be open every weekend, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Laboratory and radiology (X-ray) services will also be available on those days. ( 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)
  


• 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. ( 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)
  


• 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. ( 5/26/2009)
  


• 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 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. ( 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)