Marshfield Clinic Health System

Congratulation to Certified Ophthalmic Technician Dawn Buse, who is set to retire in July after 45 years with Marshfield Clinic Health System. Buse started her career her junior year in high school as a mico-fish (copier) insurance forms and receipts. She worked for almost three decades in pediatric ophthalmology with Dr. Dennis Anderson. Her last five years were in general ophthalmology with Dr. Theresa Larson. Her 40th anniversary is on the exact date she is retiring. Overall, Buse has been with the Health System for 45 years, but she left for six months when she got married. “I was so fortunate to have such wonderful, caring doctors to work with," Buse said. “I will miss my co-workers and really enjoy what I do on a day-to-day basis."

Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield hosted Medical Education Day recently to highlight academic projects by Marshfield Clinic Health System residents and fellows. During the event, special recognition was given for exemplary achievement in research. Congratulations to all! Winners included: Rebecca Colwell, M.D., Dermatology PGY2: Outstanding Case Study Poster Title: Fungal Intrusion: Unveiling Invasive Aspergillus through a Cryptic Lip Ulcer Somto Nwaedozie, M.D., Cardiovascular Disease Fellow PGY5: Outstanding Research Poster Title: Cost-Effectiveness of Pharmacogenetically Guided lopidogrel Therapy after Acute Coronary Syndrome And Nikolai Award Winner: Outstanding Resident/Fellow Researcher Kelly Berglund, PharmD, Pharmacy PGY1: Outstanding Oral Presentation Title: Development and Implementation of a Urinary Tract Infection Treatment Guideline for Pediatric within a Rural Health System Mentor/Investigator: Philip Whitfield, PharmD Neil Fernandes, M.D., Pediatrics Intensivist: Nikolai Award Winner, Outstanding Resident Research Mentor Jennifer Grimm, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist: Excellence in Education

The nine members of Project SEARCH's graduating class of 2024 were recognized for their contributions at a recent ceremony. The grads completed internships with the Health System and area businesses. Internships on campus included at the direction desk, Sterile Processing, Food Nutrition, EVS, Biomed, ER/UC, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics and NICU, and Pharmacy. They will go on to work in jobs at Hotel Marshfield, Kwik Trip, MCHS YMCA child care, Marawood construction, Three Oaks, and at Marshfield Medical Center in IS and Pharmacy departments. Project SEARCH prepares young people with disabilities for success in employment. The program has grown from one original program to more than 600 programs across the United States and other countries. In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Marshfield Medical Center has hosted the program for 13 years in conjunction with Marshfield School District, and other local businesses and schools.

Celebrating a new cohort of Management Development Series graduates! This May, a cohort of leaders from across the Health System completed a rigorous program to learn and apply critical practices for leading teams. Participants engaged with subject-matter experts and experienced facilitators on a range of topics: developing coaching skillsets, leading through change, shifting mindsets, improving patient experiences and more. Participants completed a character strengths assessment, and throughout the series they were challenged to apply strengths in new ways. This series is one of many programs complementary to the Marshfield Clinic Health System Leadership Learning Journey. We invite you to learn how your career path could help you on-ramp and join this group of skilled leaders on a rewarding and confidence-building leadership learning journey -> https://lnkd.in/dPV3Y5gV  

Meet Eau Claire Oakwood Center's newest primary care provider! As a nurse practitioner, Halie Ciokiewicz works with patients on preventive care, performs wellness exams, diagnoses and treats acute health concerns and helps manage chronic diseases. She's passionate about women's health and weight management. “My hope is for my patients to feel heard, respected and well-informed. As a health care provider, I strive to see every patient as a whole, unique individual," she said. Learn more about Halie:https://lnkd.in/gRe6XHwu

Congrats to Katie Johnson, who was recently named Physician and APC Recruitment Director for Marshfield Clinic Health System.

Congrats to Dr. Alpa Shah, psychiatrist with Marshfield Clinic Health System, who is serving as the American Hospital Association representative on the HHS Maternal Mental Health Task Force subcommittee of the Advisory Committee for Women’s Services. On May 14, the Maternal Mental Health taskforce announced a national strategy to recognize the fact that mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy; maternal mental health impacts not only the health of the mother but has health consequences for children as well. The national strategy envisions a seamless integration of perinatal mental health across medical, social and community systems. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dAyQckqV Our Health System offers a Perinatal Mental Health Clinic, in person and virtually, to provide a unique, dedicated resources to our rural communities. Learn more about our services here: https://lnkd.in/dC_tn_Th

Check out the last year of research at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute in their 2023 Year in Review -> https://lnkd.in/gf6mXF3s

Our staff and providers celebrated National Health Care Week by throwing pie in people's face, eating ice cream, wearing hats and much more at many of our centers this week. Here are some photos from the festivities. #HospitalWeek #healthcareweek

Please help us welcome Physician Assistant Carol Weik to Family Medicine at Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls. As a family medicine physician assistant, Carol can care for a wide spectrum of problems or concerns for all ages. She has expertise in preoperative evaluation and travel exams. Her primary role is to establish a long-term relationship with her patients and families. Growing up in Marshfield, she knew of our Health System's outstanding reputation and wanted to stay with a health system that allows her patients to receive care all under one system. She is married to her husband, Jeff, who is originally from Park Falls. Between the two of them, they have four adult children and one grandchild. She has been with our Health System for more than 20 years.