News from Ministry Health Care

Recipients of Volunteer Scholarships Announced

May 17, 2012

The Volunteers of Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital (MSMH) recently announced the recipients of this year’s health care scholarships to employees, or their immediate family members, of Ministry Health Care working in Rhinelander

Ministry Sacred Heart-Saint Mary’s Hospital Volunteers Honored

May 17, 2012

Ministry Sacred Heart-Saint Mary’s Hospital recently honored all its volunteers at a luncheon held at Holiday Acres in Rhinelander.

Good Food for a Good Cause

May 17, 2012

Take a lunch break with Superior Gas of Marshfield and help local children. Superior Gas is hosting their ‘Customer Appreciation Event’ on Friday, May 25 2012, at their location, 212 W. 14th Street in Marshfield

Registrations now open for Ministry Good Samaritan Foundation Golf Extravaganza

May 15, 2012

Registrations are now being accepted for the Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center Foundation’s Golf Extravaganza to be held at Merrill Golf Club on Sunday, July 29, 2012.

Sports Physicals

May 14, 2012

Whatever sports your children play this summer or fall - like most kids - need a sports physical to meet the participation requirements of their school or league. If that's the case, Ministry Medical Group is here to make sure your kids are health and on top of their game

Linda Jerzak, APNP Joins Ministry Medical Group

May 14, 2012

Ministry Medical Group (MMG) is pleased to welcome Linda Jerzak, MSN, FNP-BC, to the clinic located at 2251 North Shore Drive in Rhinelander.

Lincoln County Launches Health Assessment Survey

May 04, 2012

A community survey to gather public input on health behaviors and practices will be distributed throughout Lincoln County starting May 1.

Margaret Kriesel, APNP Joins Ministry Medical Group in Rhinelander

May 01, 2012

Ministry Medical Group (MMG) is pleased to announce that Margaret Kriesel, APNP has joined the Rhinelander clinic located at 1020 Kabel Avenue full-time. She specializes in providing medical care for all ages.

Ministry Medical Group now offering Allergy Testing in Merrill

May 01, 2012

For millions of Americans the arrival of spring is met with mixed emotions. The greening of the trees and the blooming of the flowers are beautiful, but these signs of nature are hard to enjoy through clouds of pollen, itchy, watery eyes and fits of sneezing. If you are one of the 35 million Americans who suffer from "seasonal" allergies, it is time to take action.

Ministry Saint Clare’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Recognized for Support of Abuse Victims

May 01, 2012

The Women’s Community in Wausau has named the Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program the recipient of its 2012 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Supporting Sexual Assault Victims.

James Beck Cancer Center Receives Donation

April 26, 2012

A group of local Vintage Snowmobile enthusiasts, along with the owners of the Cross Country Bar and Grill, collaborated recently to raise over $3,217.00 for Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital’s James Beck Cancer Center.

Ministry Good Samaritan Completes “Extreme Diagnostic Imaging Makeover”

April 24, 2012

A project several years in the making to improve diagnostic imaging services at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center is now complete.

Sibshops Event

April 20, 2012

The event is for children ages 5-12 and costs $5 per child, which includes a t-shirt and snack.

Ministry Weight Management Achieves Gold Standard for Excellence

April 18, 2012

Ministry Weight Management, a weight-loss program located in Rhinelander, was recently awarded the 2011 HMR Gold Standard Certificate of Achievement.

Ministry Good Samaritan Physical Therapist Earns Aging Adult Certification

April 17, 2012

Physical Therapist Miira Allen at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center recently completed certification as a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) section on geriatrics.

Howard Young Medical Center to host Mock Crash at Lakeland Union High School

April 17, 2012

Ministry Health Care, area law enforcement, Oneida County EMS and Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) have partnered to host a mock crash drill on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at 1:15 p.m. near the north entrance of the high school. LUHS is located at 9573 State Highway 70 in Minocqua.

Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital Hosts Sixth Annual Health and Wellness Fair

April 17, 2012

Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital and Ministry Medical Group will be hosting its Sixth Annual Health and Wellness Fair Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 8 a.m. to Noon at Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital, 2251 North Shore Drive in Rhinelander.

Ministry Health Care to Build New Facility in Stevens Point

April 13, 2012

Ministry Health Care has announced plans to build a new Ministry Medical Group primary care clinic in Stevens Point at the intersection of McDill and Hoover avenues on the south east side of the city.

Ministry Good Samaritan Foundation Awards $35,000 to Support Community Initiatives

April 09, 2012

The Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center Foundation has announced recipients for its 2012 community funding allocations.

Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital Volunteers Spring Plant Sale

April 09, 2012

The Volunteers of Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital are holding their 21st annual plant and flower sale

Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital to offer Safe Sitter® Classes

April 09, 2012

The Family Birth Center at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston is now accepting registrations for Safe Sitter® Classes to be held in Weston on Saturday, May 19; Wednesday, June 13 and Wednesday, July 11.

Ministry Health Care can help with Advance Directives

April 06, 2012

Monday, April 16, 2012 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, so Ministry Health Care is taking this opportunity to remind our communities about the importance of advance directives.

Howard Young Medical Center to host Mock Crash at Lakeland Union High School

April 06, 2012

Ministry Health Care, area law enforcement, Oneida County EMS and Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) have partnered to host a mock crash drill on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 1:15 p.m. near the north entrance of the high school. LUHS is located at 9573 State Highway 70 in Minocqua.

Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital Re-certified as a Level III Trauma Care Facility

April 05, 2012

The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services has re-certified Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander as a Level III Trauma Care Facility.

Ministry Good Samaritan to Host Pre-teen Education Program for Girls

April 04, 2012

Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center will host “About You Girls,” an educational program designed for 4th grade girls and their mothers.

Mary Limback, MD, FACS Joins Ministry Medical Group

April 03, 2012

Ministry Health Care is pleased to welcome Mary Limback, MD, FACS, to the surgery department at Ministry Medical Group (MMG) clinic located at 2251 North Shore Drive in Rhinelander.

Ministry Medical Group in Merrill to Offer FREE Health Screenings on April 10, 2012

March 22, 2012

Ministry Medical Group’s Merrill Clinic, located on the 4th Floor of Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center will offer a series of free health screenings on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 3-6 p.m.

Ministry Health Care Congratulates Dr. Herb White

March 21, 2012

Ministry Health Care and The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology,Inc., (ABPN) congratulate Dr. Herb White, D.O., who has successfully passed the Recertification Examination in Psychiatry this month.

Howard Young Auxiliary Holds Winter Luncheon

March 21, 2012

The Auxiliary of Howard Young Medical Center (AHYMC) recently gathered at Norwood Pines Supper Club in Minocqua for their winter luncheon.

Ministry Saint Clare’s Dedicates New Outpatient Infusion Therapy Unit

March 20, 2012

Leaders and staff at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston formally marked the opening of a new Outpatient Infusion Therapy Unit at a blessing dedication ceremony on Monday, March 19, 2012.