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Open Letter from MMC Medical Staff Regarding COVID-19

An open letter from the medical staff at MMC and other providers in our community:
With the current surge of COVID-19 cases – specific to the variant – capacity issues, strained medical resources, testing fatigue, staff burnout, and less than 60% of the Ashland County population vaccinated, members of the medical staff feel an ethical obligation to encourage our communities to continue following precautions with COVID-19 and to get vaccinated.

Cancer Center Receives Transportation Grant for Patients

The Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center Receives American Cancer Society Grant to Help Patients Overcome Transportation Barriers Memorial Medical Center (MMC) announced that The American Cancer Society has awarded a $15,000 transportation grant to The Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center of Memorial Medical Center in Collaboration with Essentia Health (NWCC) to address the transportation needs of cancer […]

Free Sports Physicals

Student athletes are required to complete a sports physical every-other year. This comprehensive examination is used to identify potential risks of injury, and to make sure the athlete is healthy enough to participate in school sports. Checking things like cardiac, neurological, and pulmonary health is good for overall well-being, but its especially crucial for the […]

MMC Receives Orthopaedic Center of Excellence Designation from DNV

Ashland, WI — Memorial Medical Center (MMC) announces receipt of the Orthopaedic Center of Excellence designation from DNV. The Orthopaedic Center of Excellence designation affirms an organization’s excellence in providing diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to orthopedic care. MMC is the only Orthpaedic Center of Excellence in the northland region, and only the […]

MMC Receives New Quality-Based Accreditation from DNV GL

MMC Receives New Quality-Based Accreditation from DNV GL Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in Ashland, WI announces the successful completion of its new accreditation process from DNV GL Healthcare. By earning accreditation, MMC has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. […]

Local healthcare providers speak out about COVID-19

We’re speaking out.   Cases continue to rise, bed availability and transfers grow more difficult, staff are stretched. And healthcare providers and staff at Memorial Medical Center, Hayward Area Memorial Hospital, and NorthLakes Community Clinic want the community to up their game. Please remember: wear a mask, social distance, avoid large gatherings, wash your hands. […]

Memorial Medical Center Recognized for Performance Leadership in Patient Perspective

Memorial Medical Center Recognized for Performance Leadership in Patient Perspective   Ashland, WI, November 2020 –Memorial Medical Center (MMC) announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in patient perspective The Performance Leadership Award program utilizes the […]

Memorial Medical Center Provides Free Respiratory Fit Testing for Local Agencies

Memorial Medical Center Provides Free Respiratory Fit Testing for Local Agencies     Memorial Medical Center (MMC), Ashland, WI has a Respiratory Protection Program in place for staff and community organizations. This standard hospital program includes High-Efficiency Particular Aerator (HEPA) mask education, Power Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) education, and N-95 mask fit testing. Fit testing […]

Memorial Medical Center partners with Northern Waters Ophthalmology to create Ophthalmology Services of MMC

Memorial Medical Center partners with Northern Waters Ophthalmology to create Ophthalmology Services of MMC Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in Ashland is pleased to announce that Northern Waters Ophthalmology joined MMC on September 1, 2020 and is now Ophthalmology Services of MMC. Memorial Medical Center is honored to welcome this great health agency to the MMC […]

MMC welcomes podiatrist, Dr. Keith Anderson to team of specialists

  Memorial Medical Center is pleased to welcome podiatrist, Dr. Keith Anderson to our team of growing providers. Dr. Anderson is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and sees patients in Ashland and Hayward. Memorial Medical Center’s Podiatry Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive foot and ankle care, from diabetic wound […]

MMC staff member uses sign language to help bridge communication gap with patient

MMC staff member uses sign language to help bridge communication gap with patient Bayfield local and Bethel University student, Bridger Foster recently had a positive experience using American Sign Language at Memorial Medical Center after having his tonsils removed in July 2020. While in recovery, Bridger found it difficult to speak due to his healing […]

Area Support Groups Online or In Person

The Chequamegon Bay area and MMC would like the community to be aware of in-person and  virtual support group options taking place. Visit Facebook group page: Voices for Recovery-Chequamegon Bay and Partners in Recovery-Chequamegon Bay for updated meeting information. Click for AREA MEETINGS BY DATE/TIME/LOCATION   Click for PIRC MEETING SCHEDULE   NATIONAL ONLINE MEETINGS […]

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