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Welcome to Darlington

Darlington

Darlington Welcomes you! My name is Kristen May and I am excited to represent all things Darlington. I want to personally invite you to Darlington where we are your one stop shop! Our town includes stores to maximize your shopping to a one stop shop. We have grocery stores, hardware store, dining, and pharmacy. Our Main Street is full of great shops for gift giving, clothing, hobbies, furniture and more. We offer a wide variety of services as well. If you have been wanting to check out our town there is no time like now to visit us and come see for yourself why we are the one stop shopping experience. We hope to see you soon in Darlington!

HIGHLAND, RICHLAND CENTER, BOSCOBEL & PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Fillback Family of Dealerships Long-Term Employees

Lawrence Promoted to Group Publisher

Platteville

Woodward Community Media is proud to announce the promo-

tion of Greg Lawrence to Group Publisher for the WI/IA weekly publications. A native of Cassville, Wisconsin, Greg has a combined 26 years with

WCI. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville, joining Woodward Communications as a part-time Announcer for KAT FM in August of 1987, then in 1988 he transferred to a full-time Board Operator position. Greg boomeranged

with WCI a couple of times until 2002 when he returned, this time with Woodward Radio Group in Appleton, WI. This is when he began his sales career with the company, working in various sales and supervisor roles, most recently as Sales Manager

for the four music stations: WAPL, WZOR, WKSZ, and WKZG. Initially Greg will be working closely with the Wisconsin properties to get up to speed on our print, digital and event offerings. Then he will take over responsibility for the Iowa Weeklies in a few months as well.

“I am excited that we were able to have Greg join us in the Community Media division,” Bob Woodward, Vice President - Woodward Community Media, said. “Greg’s knowledge of the area, sales, sales management, the company, and our culture will be a great asset to our weekly locations and employee owners.

Greg is excited to jump into his new position, stating: “I appreciate the opportunity to take on this role and look forward to getting to know the WCM team, products, and serving our advertisers and communities.” Greg and his wife Lynn have been married for 26 years. Lynn is a 1st grade special education teacher in the Little Chute School District and they have three kids: Adam - 23 attending Fox Valley Tech, Sean - 22 and in his final year at UW-Oshkosh and Rachel - 17 a junior at Kimberly High School.

Submitted by Kristen May, Executive Director, Darlington Chamber/Main Street

Brandon Bomkamp 15 Years

John Monahan 15 Years

Doug Penfield 10 Years

Matt Luxton 5 Years

Lucus Schrannk 5 Years

Wayne Lunk 5 Years

Joe Braudt 5 Years

Koltin Swenick 5 Years

Steve Cooley 5 Years

Submitted by Bob Woodward, Vice President - Woodward Community Media

Platteville

In past years, our Wedding expo has been held in January. In 2023 we are looking to make some changes with a new date and venue. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 7 at The BARn in Platteville. They are located at 6935 Mound Road. We are really excited for this event and are looking forward to having a variety of vendors who offer wedding services for our guests. If you are interested in being a vendor, reach out to our sales staff who can help you secure your spot at this event. Space will be limited, so make sure to contact us early.

For more information, call (608) 348-2374 or email lbanfield@wcinet.com.

Submitted by Lisa Banfield, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette Shopping News

Care Outside of the Business Hours

Platteville

Submitted by Abbey Droessler, Marketing Specialist, Southwest Health

Our little corner of the world is not immune to the flu and RSV quickly spreading through the country.

Like everywhere else, Southwest Health is feeling the effects of more people getting sick and the consequences spreading throughout our small community. During this flu season, an increase in cases of seasonal illnesses, especially the flu, is sending more people to urgent care, making the wait times longer for people to be seen and treated.

If you don’t have a primary care provider, like many Americans, relying on urgent care can feel like your only option to be seen by a provider. However, there’s another way. Walk-in care is becoming increasingly common as more people seek immediate attention from a provider. This is an accessible option for people who need assistance for minor conditions, such as earaches, sore throats, and urinary tract infections, or need medications prescribed for

Cuba City

Submitted by Bob Jones, Economic Development Director-Cuba City, Wisconsin

the viruses mentioned above.

Getting sick doesn’t always happen during business hours, so neither should getting well. To utilize Southwest Health’s walk-in care, you don’t need to be a Southwest Health patient, and all ages can be seen. Southwest Health’s walk-in care is available Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 pm and Saturdays from 8 am until 3 pm.

Southwest Health opened its doors to the new Kieler Clinic, located on Prism Lane in Kieler, Wisconsinjust 15 miles from Platteville. The Kieler Clinic offers walk-in care that can help you and your family get back to getting well. There are three family medicine providers that practice in the Kieler Clinic.

Michelle Brant, PA-C, loves the variety rural family medicine offers and seeing ages 0-100 for preventative care, and acute and chronic disease man -

agement. Michelle Brant, PA-C, is one of the full-time providers at the Kieler Clinic.

Kayte McQuillan, APNP, provides primary and walk-in care at the Kieler Clinic.

As a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Kayte McQuillan enjoys combining the compassion of nursing with the science of medicine to care for the patient as a whole. She is a full-time provider, by appointment, and does walk-in care.

Zach Droeszler, MD, cares for people of all ages, from the youngest members of your family and older. He is knowledgeable about the unique situations and challenges those in rural areas face. He enjoys how being a family practice provider allows him to connect with his patients, get-

ting to know them more throughout each visit.

Kyle Quillin, DO, is a full-time, local ENT available to address concerns related to the ears, nose, and throat. Kyle specializes in treating pediatric and adult ear, nose, and throat conditions, allergies, sinuses, hearing conditions, and facial plastic surgery options. He is available on Fridays at the Southwest Health Kieler Clinic.

If you want to make an appointment to establish a primary care provider with any of the providers listed above at the Kieler Clinic, call Southwest Health at (608) 568-3107. Or, if you need to make use of Southwest Health Kieler Clinic’s walk-in care, visit at 3695 Prism Lane in Kieler, Wisconsin. Southwest Health’s walk-in care at Kieler is available Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Cuba City’s Growth Continues

Cuba City, WI. At a time when much of rural America is seeing a decline in population, Cuba City continues to grow. In addition to nineteen new housing sites coming online, the City of Presidents has also recently welcomed several new businesses to town.

The Sunset Ridge development will soon be home to 15 single family residences along with 4 townhouses. The City has also acquired additional land for further residential development.

Among the new businesses that Cuba City has welcomed are a new karate studio, a coffee shop, a mas-

sage spa and a yoga/pilates studio. Spring Green completed its new facility in the business park and the brand new mini-storage operation is already expanding their number of units. The City facilitated 12 Bounceback grants to assist many of these new operations. A key part of life in Cuba City, Thompson’s IGA, recently garnered a 5-star rating from IGA.

Cuba City’s downtown has received three State of Wisconsin and one National award for recent projects on Main Street. In addition, Cuba City ranked among the region’s leaders on the AARP’s National Livability Index. Two new murals were added in the past year, thanks to the City’s façade improvement grant program.

There are no empty buildings in Cuba City; no residential, commercial, or industrial facilities are unoccupied. Southwest Health recently opened their new Clinic south of town.

Cuba City is home to several “Best of the Best” businesses including Weber Meats, Gile Cheese, Cuba City Dental, and Nick’s Café. The

City’s Main Street is known as Antique Avenue for its 35,000 square feet of collectibles, all within walking distance of each other.

The new, award-winning Presidential Plaza includes new landscaping, seating, ADA-compliant walkways, free Wi-Fi, outdoor sound system, games, and a unique 4200 square foot 3D interactive ground mural of the Mississippi River. The location is home to Cuba City’s Community Market on the third Wednesday of each month from May through September.

The Cuba City school system is also doing very well, both academically and athletically. In this instance, it is the Cuba City baseball team that garnered a state championship.

with Lucky Thistle, LLC

Preston

Name of Business: Lucky Thistle, LLC

Year business was established: 2019

Who is involved in the business?

Jen & Joe Kelley

Where is your business located?

Preston, Wisconsin. The building was formerly the WISCO 608 Smokehouse and Saloon.

Here are just a few of the things we do:

● We take the time for adequate and proper sanding, cleaning, and curing before painting and between coats to ensure the paint adheres properly and won’t chip or peel.

● We only use premi-

um brushes designed for specialty paints so they don’t leave stroke marks or drop hairs or fibers.

● We select high-quality paints, chalk paints, and sealers meant for furniture and use. No spray paint here!

At Lucky Thistle, we pride ourselves on doing things the right way, even if that takes a little extra time and elbow grease. We never cut corners, utilizing proper techniques to ensure your piece not only looks great but holds up too.

For more information, visit www.luckythistle.com.

Platteville

Submitted by Wayne Wodarz, Executive Director of the Platteville Regional Chamber

As I begin another New Year as the Executive Director of the Platteville Regional Chamber, I try to reflect on the happenings of the previous year. But the time to reflect is often cut quite short as I also must also look forward to plan ahead. As I begin to look forward, I realize that the upcoming year will mark the 60th Anniversary of our Platteville Regional Chamber! This is truly a remarkable feat! In fact, we still have 20 of the original Charter member businesses from 1963 that remain active with our organization and will recognize them at our Annual Celebration in February.

The past several years have added a unique set of circumstances to an already heavy workload for local Chambers. Workforce issues have compounded the situation such that the average term of a Chamber Director is less than 5 years. Fortunately for me, I have a staff, the Chamber Board of Directors, various Committee Chairs, and volunteers that have assisted to train, teach and guide me through many of the challenges and projects that have taken place over the past three years. There is so much history in our 60 years, but looking forward, I would like to share some of the many reasons that a business should become a member of our organization. Or put in another way, what the benefits of a Platteville Regional Chamber membership look like. Please remember, though, as with many opportunities, you have to put a little effort into it, to get any benefit out of it.

It is important for the people who make up our business community to be a part of the decision making pro-

cess that gives direction to local economic development efforts. A strong, active Chamber can do many things that would be difficult or expensive for individual businesses to do alone. By putting our membership dues to a shared use, businesses can utilize our Chamber as a Resource. The Chamber maintains or has access to a complete list of programs and services available to members that can help build and grow a business. We can offer assistance on most anything, just ask us! This year alone, we assisted over a dozen businesses with grant opportunities to help them with business expenses.

The Chamber monitors activities and works with various partners on local, state, and national issues that affect business and industry and will keep you informed on Public Affairs. We also work with various partners in economic development to be involved in the conversations to help bring new business and industry to town.

Through our monthly Chamber Newsletters, weekly News in a Nutshell, and wide range of Chamber gatherings and events, you can gain Publicity and Exposure to hundreds of businesses in Platteville and the surrounding area. And being a regional chamber, we offer membership to those businesses in other communities wanting to partner with us. This email network allows us to alert our members of fraudulent schemes, check forgeries, circulation of counterfeit bills and more! Our emails provide updates about important events affecting business and also share important information about what’s happening in our community. Your business also receives exposure on our website at www.platteville.com, as well as listings in our Platteville

Guide. In 2022, we distributed nearly 15,000 copies nationwide.

Throughout the year, the Chamber provides seminars, luncheons, and social activities such as Ribbon Cuttings and Business Plugged In events, to help our members get an edge on the competition. These Networking and Professional Development events will lead to leadership opportunities and connections to collaborate in conversation and business. These efforts all lead to making New Business Contacts.

The Platteville Regional Chamber helps to Promote Local Shopping and Create Jobs by promoting our Chamber Gift Certificate program. Last year the Chamber sold over $32,000 worth of Chamber Gift Certificates which can be redeemed at member businesses only. This program helps to keep current jobs and create new ones. And it keeps our money right here in our community! One of the most positive things we can do for a member business is to Provide Referrals. Our office receives thousands of inquiries each year about where to find a product or a service, as well as asking about places to shop and dine. Our policy is to refer Chamber members first! Because of our status as a Wisconsin Welcome Center, over ten thousand visitors travel through our community each year to seek information, and while here, we can connect them with our loyal Chamber member busi-

nesses.

The Platteville Regional Chamber also plans and organizes several community events each year which benefit the quality of life for many of us in our community. The Southwest Music Festival is just one example of how we can bring folks to town for an event that will help support our local economy as they spend their dollars while enjoying our event.

We have a very active and vibrant community that encourages our residents and business professionals to be involved in community events. The Chamber is an opportunity for many that want to volunteer their time and be engaged in activities that can provide a sense of accomplishment, provide some fun, and also offer networking opportunities.

As I look forward to 2023, I am excited about the opportunities that will present themselves to us, and look forward to seeing and working with many of you as we navigate through another year. Thanks to all who have supported our organization and community over the course of 60 years! We are much better and stronger with your assistance! We have much to celebrate and be proud of! If you are interested in joining our organization as a business or individual member, or as a volunteer, please stop by the office or give us a call. We would be happy to share more details and information with you. We are better together!

A Destination for Scenic Road Trips

Cassville

Submitted by Tracy Fishnick, Cassville Tourism

Welcome to Cassville! Take in the natural beauty of the Mississippi River while walking along the riverwalk, or enjoy Saturday morning shopping at the Mississippi Market; which runs from May to September.

Cassville is a destination for scenic road trips, endless water recreation, and wooded bluffs where you can watch the bald eagles soar above.

Cassville is surrounded by the simple beauty and quietness of Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. Take in Nelson Dewey State Park and its breathtaking views! The park offers incredible hiking, camping, and picnic facilities.

Our boat landing was newly renovated last spring and is ready to be used. Our downtown is just a walk away from the landing! Explore the local pubs and grab a bite to eat at one of our many businesses. Our downtown businesses are ready to serve you! We have something for everyone: ice cream, Lotus Energy drinks, prime rib sandwiches, Bloody Marys, pizzas, subs, and our AwardWinning Burger, the “Comet Pub Burger”! The options are endless.

Realty is taking off in Cassville; houses are selling so fast that you wouldn’t even know they were listed. We are extremely excited to welcome several new businesses to our

community this Spring. Since Covid, the Cassville Car Ferry has been booming. We highly recommend you take a ride across the river, you won’t be disappointed!

We will kick off our event season this spring, starting with our Down

Operation

Platteville

Submitted by Woodward Printing Services

Woodward Printing services of Platteville, Southwest Wisconsin’s largest and only full-service printer. Has just added a new Heidelberg press to its printing operation. When asked about the new addition, Woodward Printing Services GM Brent Cochems had this to say. “Coming out of Covid we have seen business really pick up and continue to grow. We have seen most of the growth on the sheetfed side, everything from magazines, catalogs, post cards and brochures. The new press is much more versatile and efficient. Customers will see quicker turnaround times and better quality at a competitive price.”

Woodward printing services located in Platteville Wisconsin since 1994. They offer web and sheetfed printing in addition to bindery, mailing, fulfillment and delivery services. They are employee owned, providing printing services to the tri state area and beyond.

& Derby Street Dance event the first weekend of May. We head into summer with our Mississippi Markets starting Memorial Weekend, along with our Chalk the Park Festival in June. The United States Army parachute jumpers are joining us again on the 4th of July at Cassville High School. You will not want to miss our newest event this September, which will be held at Stonefield Historical Site: Harvest Moon Fest! Stonefield will also be hosting the Grant County Dairy Breakfast in June. For more events follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok - Explore Cassville or visit us at www.explorecassville.com.

Grant Regional Health Center-Overview of 2022

LancasterSubmitted by Grant Regional Health Center

As we look back at 2002, Grant Regional Health Center is proud to offer the region a comprehensive array of medical and surgical services. In the spirit of caring for our communities, we continued to grow and expand to be able to offer more local care for our patients and their families. We were fortunate to recruit additional primary and specialty providers as well expand programs and services. We take great pride in providing compassionate, quality care to Lancaster and our surrounding communities. The following is a summary of important happenings in 2022:

We are proud to continue our ongoing tradition of being recognized as 5 Star in patient experience through Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through our Rise Up Together culture initiative and laser focus on safety and providing quality services, we are proud that our patients rank us in the top 6% in the nation for patient satisfaction for 4+ years in a row.

GRHC was named one of the top 6 hospitals in Wisconsin to receive the highest marks for nurse communication from HCAPHPS scores from CMS.

Each year we report our Community Benefit activities to Wisconsin Hospital Association. In 2022 we provided $576,000 including free screenings, community health programs and health services for the benefit of our surrounding communities.

We received a USDA grant for $533,750 to help fund and build a family practice clinic in Fennimore. We plan to break ground in Spring of this year with anticipated completion at the end of 2023. The new clinic will offer a multi-faceted approach to bringing additional healthcare providers and services 5 days a week to the Fennimore community including Primary Care, Lab, Radiology, and Rehabilitation.

We added a lead inpatient/Swing Bed physical therapist to enhance care for inpatients and we also started a nurse intern program and welcomed three nurse interns who have since been hired in our Med/Surg department.

In February, Grant Regional’s electronic medical record system transitioned to UnityPoint Health. Patients can access their medical information by signing up for MyChart at www. grantregional.com/mychart.

In anticipation of Dr. David Casillas Plazola joining us in the Fall of 2022,

Grant Regional began an internal inclusivity initiative in the Spring 2022. This included staff recruitment, document translation, signage, and patient experience touchpoints in preparation to welcome more Spanish-speaking patients and families.

We also officially completed the OB renovation that began during the pandemic and experienced a few delays with equipment and materials. The renovation was designed to enhance maternity care, technology and comfort for patients and families.

In 2022 we continued to focus on health and wellness by offering community wellness programs such as Senior Fitness in Potosi and other programs including Healthy Directions, Stand Up & Move More, and Aquatic Fitness in Lancaster. We also partnered with two area hospitals to host a Couch to 5K program and culminated with a 5K event at Southwest Tech in Fennimore in May. Over 300 participants attended this amazing community health event. Grant Regional Health Center Auxiliary and Foundation awarded 13 scholarships to area students in Spring 2022. We also offered sports physicals at our clinics and area schools with all fees donated back to those schools.

We were proud to be one of nineteen hospitals in Wisconsin to be recognized by the University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation (UW OTD) for our ongoing commitment to saving and improving lives through organ and tissue donation.

Walk-In Care hours were extended to 6AM-10PM daily. GRHC Orthopedics introduced Iovera, innovative pain relief treatment for knee replacement pain and chronic knee pain. GRHC Neurology began offering Qutenza, a treatment that provides 3-month pain relief for diabetic nerve pain of the feet (peripheral neuropathy) or post-shingles nerve pain.

We welcomed Dr. Dale Chilson, Otolaryngology/ENT services in September. We’re proud to offer local ENT services that include prevention, diagnosis, and treatment (including surgical) of children and adults suffering from: Hearing loss, Dizziness, Sinus disease, frequent respiratory illnesses, head and neck cancers, ear infections, nasal

obstruction, and voice and swallowing disorders.

Fuerste Eye Clinic continues to offer Lancaster and surrounding communities comprehensive eye care services, local surgery convenience, full contact lens services and a complete optical center with a wide selection of designer frames and precision lenses. Dr. Tyler Risma sees patients and perform all surgeries including cataract surgery in Lancaster. Dr. Luke Ploessl provides comprehensive eye exams including diabetic eye exams. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (888) 582-0769.

We are worked diligently and are pleased with our successful recruitment efforts. We welcomed Dr. David Casillas Plazola to Grant Regional Community Clinic in September. As a family practice and OB provider, he welcomes new patients of all ages with an interest in maternity care, pediatrics, and health prevention. He sees patients at our Lancaster clinic location. In addition, we welcomed Rachel Loeffelholz, APNP, who sees patients at our Lancaster clinic and Dr. Priscilla George, Emergency Department physician, joined our all MD Emergency Department.

Showing appreciation for or staff is extremely important to us. We recognized exceptional staff members through our Rise Up Together journey and award programs such as Daisy Award and Rising Star Award.

In order to ensure a positive workplace environment, we remain committed to staying in touch with our workforce. We value their input to be able to respond to their needs. We are proud that our survey results this past year indicated our employee engagement is 4.3 out of 5.

In response to our growth in patient volumes, we added a third Operating Room. This will also allow us the needed space to continue to grow and provide additional services.

As part of our organizational values to be community-minded, we sponsored or participated in over 30 community events in our service area this past year.

For more information about Grant Regional Health Center’s programs and services, contact (608) 7232143, find us on Facebook or visit our website www.grantregional.com for more information.

Memorial Kathy Keupers,

Fennimore

Ribbon Cuttings Mark Unique Healthcare Partnerships

Hospital officials from throughout the area joined Southwest Wisconsin Technical College representatives on campus Dec. 13 to celebrate a special partnership. The Need for Nurses sponsorship program was officially kick-started with six ribbon-cutting ceremonies in the Health Science Center. Southwest Health, Crossing Rivers Health, Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County, Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics, Grant Regional Health, and The Richland Hospital and Clinics have all signed an agreement pledging support of $75,000 each over the next three years to expand the Southwest Tech Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) course offerings and allow for continuous enrollment, retention, and completion. With each pledge, the hospitals have designated a lab area in the Health Science Center. The sponsorships will also allow for ADN students to enroll in January, in addition to the fall semester.

“With the six hospitals that have contributed, you’ve created the only program in the state that has two entry points for nurses,” Dr. Jason Wood, Southwest Tech president, told the audience in his welcome address. “Your investment has already allowed over two dozen people to continue in nursing that otherwise wouldn’t have been able to start or continue in January.”

“It simply isn’t enough to offer nursing program enrollment on a onceyearly basis,” said Dr. Cynde Larsen, executive dean of Health Sciences at

Southwest Tech. “Our local healthcare facilities and our local residents need nurses, and we are committed to meeting that need. The funding from these hospitals has allowed us to hire another full-time nursing instructor to start a cohort of students in January 2023, while also providing additional course options to students continuing in the nursing program.”

As part of the agreement, hospitals will be able to sponsor a student each year who will work with them while going to school, have enhanced clinical affiliation, and will have the opportunity for employment upon graduation.

In addition, students will also be receiving wrap-around services to enhance growth, professionalism, and work readiness. “We are excited for the opportunity to grow this initiative, so that at the end of those three years we are able to assume the investments that you have made and continue that on and look to what’s next,” said Wood. “So, I hope over those three years you’ll join us in exploring how we can innovate to help more students be more successful, especially our local students who are looking for local jobs. That’s what we do better than anyone else in the country.”

Here is what Southwest Tech partners had to say at the event:

The Richland Hospital and Clinics

“This partnership will help both of our proud organizations continue to fulfill our missions for the people of southwest Wisconsin,” said Charles Burnely, vice president and

chief nursing officer at the Richland Hospital and Clinics in Richland Center, Wisconsin.

Crossing Rivers Health

“We jumped on board right away without hesitation because this is part of our mission,” said Jenny Pritchett, chief operating officer at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. “We are proud to join forces with Southwest Tech and all the other critical access hospitals to invest in the future of healthcare and to overcome the nursing shortage.”

Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County

“This is something that is very much needed,” Deanna Wright, chief clinical officer at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington, Wisconsin. “It’s very futuristic-thinking. Basically, in order to have our younger population know what’s out there you need to have these kinds of services, so I really applaud Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for coming up with this and having this opportunity for all of their students.”

Southwest Health

“Southwest Health and Southwest Tech have teamed together sev-

eral times over the past several years to encourage incoming students to consider healthcare,” said Shannon Millin, chief clinical officer at Southwest Health in Platteville, Wisconsin. “We look forward to being partners in further impacting the landscape of healthcare and knowing students hired from Southwest Tech have received top notch education and support and are ready to create a healthier southwest Wisconsin.”

Grant Regional Health Center

“We have similar partnerships as you all (hospitals) do with the clinical students on site and we are very excited to continue that partnership, keep developing those nursing students, whether they come to us or come to the rest of us, as long as we keep those students in southwest Wisconsin, staying in southwest Wisconsin,” said Dave Smith, CEO of Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin. “Thanks to Southwest Tech for your vision and putting this all together and making it happen.”

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics

“It’s creating and fostering relationships so that we can do things like this, so that we can partner to be able to sustain that workforce in our rural communities,” said Theresa Braudt, administrator at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics in Boscobel, Wisconsin. “We are super excited to be part of that.”

To learn more about what Southwest Tech offers, visit swtc.edu/nursing.

Submitted by Dan Wackershauser, Marketing and PR Specialist, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics: (L-R) Sophie Dmitruck, student, Milton; Michaela VanWoert, student, Platteville; Mandy Pettit, Director of Outpatient Operations; Jen Boigenzahn, Finance Administrator; Kelsey Lund, Director of Inpatient Operations; Jenny Dax, Director of Business Operations; Theresa Braudt, Administrator; and Clara Kindrai, student, Lancaster.

Southwest Health: (L-R) Kari Bird, student, Boscobel; Caiti Droessler, Chief HR Officer; Abbey Droessler, Marketing Specialist; Shannon Millin, Chief Clinical Officer; Kelly Jo Fassbinder, Director of Marketing and Communications; Cassidy Nelson, student, Lone Rock; and Braejah Weeden, student, Lone Rock.

Crossing Rivers Health: (L-R) Hillary Roberts, student, Fennimore; Sasha Dull, Chief Development Officer; Taylor Morga, student, Boscobel; Chris Brophy, Chief Executive Officer; Lynn Groom, Education Coordinator; Jenny Pritchett, Chief Operating Officer; Samantha Danahue, Chief Human Resources Officer; and Samual Cady, student, Lone Rock.

Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County: (L-R) Anna Hardyman, student, Belmont; Kathy Keupers, CEO; Deanna Wright, CCO; and Kate Kirkham, student, Cazenovia.

The Richland Hospital and Clinics: (L-R) Rachel Huber, Surgical Technology Program Director/Instructor; Samual Cady, student, Lone Rock; DeAnna Caspers –OB Director; Charles Burnley, Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer; Carrie Fonkert, Director of Surgical Services; Judi Schlieckau, Director of Nurse Management; Hillary Roberts, student, Fennimore; and Taylor Morga, student, Boscobel.

Grant Regional Health Center: (L-R) Amanda Lundin, student, Spring Green; Tami Chambers, Chief Clinical Officer; Dave Smith – president/CEO; and Chris Stowe, student, Lancaster.

Dodgeville

Submitted by Upland Hills Health

The Board of Trustees for Upland Hills Health Hospital & Clinics recently announced the Family Medicine Clinic in Mineral Point will move to a new location. Construction is expected to begin in the Spring of 2023 at the site of the Upland Hills Health Therapy and Aquatic Treatment Center on Bangor Drive in Mineral Point.

A new clinic building is also in the works for Mount Horeb. It will be located at the corner of Telemark Parkway and Commerce Drive, along the north edge of Summer Frolic Sunrise Park.

Upland Hills Health Board of Trustees believes now the time is right to move forward. New building projects have been on hold the past two years due to the pandemic.

Hospital officials welcome community input on both projects. They are interested in learning what health services residents would like to see brought to their community. Residents may send comments through the CONTACT US form on the hospital website, www.uplandhillshealth.org or call Community Relations Staff at 608-930-7112.

Varicose Vein Treatment in Dodgeville

Varicose veins can cause tired, achy legs and painful swelling in the lower legs and feet — an uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating situation.

Upland Hills Health surgeons Dr. Patrick Ryberg and Dr. Jared Linebarger are now treating patients with varicose veins with a minimally invasive procedure. The procedure uses radiofrequency energy to heat a catheter inserted into the vein. The heat causes the faulty vein to collapse, and blood re-routes into healthy veins. Start by talking to your primary care provider to see if you could benefit from varicose vein treatment.

A Patient’s Story: New Hips Keep Me Running and My Heart Ticking

Tom has been a runner for 50 years and now his granddaughter Raina has taken up running as well. He didn’t want to miss the opportunity to stay active and run with her.

“I was really apprehensive about going through with the surgery. But it got frustrating, not being able to go out and run and do as much as I wanted to,” he explained, “After reading a lot

about the Stryker Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery and how precise it can be, well, that was a gamechanger for me,” he said. Tom found this technology used by the orthopedic surgeon in Dodgeville.

During his pre-operative health checks Tom found out that he has two heart conditions. Both have improved because of his new hip.

“If I hadn’t had my hip done, I wouldn’t be able to exercise the way I can now, which is what I need to do to help my heart,” he said. The bonus for Tom has been enjoying running with his granddaughter. Since his hip surgery they both completed the CrazyLegs Classic and the Farmers Appreciation Day 5K.

Hear the entire story from Tom, Dr. Villare, orthopedic surgeon and Melissa Messer, physician assistant, orthopedics, in a podcast. Find it in your favorite podcast app. Search for Upland Hills Health Inspire Health Podcasts.

Diabetes Dish Facebook Group Supports Patients and Families

You are invited to join The Diabetes Dish, a Facebook group run by Jackie Wilkinson, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Upland Hills

Health. The group is for people with diabetes, family members of people with diabetes and caregivers of people with diabetes. You'll find: Cooking videos, links to important articles and websites, interviews with diabetes industry experts about technology, interviews with local organizations such as the ADRC, and Iowa County Health Department and interviews with other providers. Search The Diabetes Dish on Facebook and request to join.

Upland Hills Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin – recognized for being among the Top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation and among the Top 20 in the U.S. in 2020. Governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees, Upland Hills provides outstanding healthcare to a population of over 30,000 people of Iowa County and surrounding communities.

Upland Hills Health provides 24/7 emergency services, urgent care, outpatient, and inpatient care in Dodgeville. The Dodgeville campus is also home to a specialty services clinic, dialysis center, nursing & rehabilitation center, and offers Family Medicine clinics in Barneveld, Dodgeville, Highland, Mineral Point, Montfort, Mount Horeb and Spring Green.