Posts by Cara Walters
At the Heart of the Matter are the People who Matter
Don and Barb Douglas didn’t expect to end up in Spooner, Wisconsin but as life’s unexpected moments invariably happen, they sure are glad they did. It is right here that they received high-quality care from the team at Spooner Health. Don was born and raised in Darlington, Wisconsin and was drawn into the family business…
Read MoreSpooner Health and Washburn County Public Health Completes the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment
SPOONER, WI- March 11, 2022—Spooner Health and Washburn County Public Health have completed and published the results of the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). A CHNA is a systematic process involving the community to identify and analyze community health needs and assets, prioritize those needs, and then implement a plan to address significant needs.…
Read MoreComforting Care Close to Home
You may not know Emily Iverson’s name, but you may have heard of what she’s been doing for over 40 years: making dogs look fresh and clean as a well-established professional dog groomer. Born and raised in the area, she and her husband moved to Spooner on a 40-acre farm in 1980 after spending some…
Read MoreScholarship Opportunity Available for Students Going into a Health-Related Field
SPOONER, WI (January 26, 2022 )— Volunteer Partners of Spooner Health announces a scholarship opportunity for local students going into a health-related field. Both traditional (graduating Spooner High School seniors) and non-traditional (individuals returning to school to pursue a healthcare career) student applications will be considered. Up to four $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Three…
Read MoreSpooner Health Welcomes Mavis Melton, PT as new Rehabilitation Services Director
SPOONER, WI (December 2, 2021)— Spooner Health is excited to welcome Mavis Melton, PT as its new Rehabilitation Services Director. Barb Keefe, DPT and current Rehabilitation Services Director will retire in December of 2021. The entire rehabilitation services department and Spooner Health staff are looking forward to wishing Barb well in her retirement and welcoming…
Read MoreMatt “Vern” Thompson Joins Spooner Health Board of Directors
SPOONER, WI (November 8, 2021) – Spooner Health is excited to welcome Matt “Vern” Thompson to the Board of Directors. He joins Jamie Morales, Dr. Mark Van Etten, Nicole Tims, Tim Reedy, Dr. Brian Gaskill and Sue Churchill. He replaces Adam Liegl whose term on the board ended after a dedicated 12 years. Vern was…
Read MoreVolunteer Partners of Spooner Health Invite You to Remember Loved Ones for the 31st Annual Love Light Tree Ceremony
SPOONER, WI- Volunteer Partners of Spooner Health will hold their 31st annual Love Light Tree Ceremony virtually on Monday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m. on Facebook (@SpoonerHealth). This event is organized by Betsy Andrea of the Volunteer Partners of Spooner Health and will feature an inspirational message from community member Faith Tasker. Community members can…
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