November 29, 2022
As part of the National Rural Health Day celebration on November 17, 2022, Memorial Medical Center (MMC) announced it has been recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in patient perspective. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (e.g., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective.
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Congratulations to registered nurse, Gena Sandor in receiving the DAISY Award!
This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program that honors nurses for the compassionate care they give to patients and their families every day.
November 7, 2022
Memorial Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dani Mikula to its Board of Directors.
Read More...October 10, 2022
Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in Ashland is pleased to welcome Dr. Larry Munch to its urology team.
Read More...September 22, 2022
Memorial Medical Center is pleased to welcome Karen Hansen to its Board of Directors.
Read More...August 12, 2022
For 27 years, Josh has been afflicted with chronic acid reflux, or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), an exhausting condition where stomach acid persistently makes its way back up the esophagus, burning the throat and disrupting every aspect of life.
Read More...July 11, 2022
MMC Behavioral Health AODA and the MMC Recovery Coaches have compiled a list of important community resources in our area.
Read More...May 29, 2022
Memorial Medical Center is monitoring a water situation on our campus.
At present, water is not available at the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) building, so all BHS patients are being safely evacuated and either transferred to our main hospital inpatient unit or to another receiving hospital.
Read More...May 17, 2022
Congratulations to registered nurse, Lacy Putnam in receiving the DAISY Award!
This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program that honors nurses for the compassionate care they give to patients and their families every day.
March 29, 2022
Memorial Medical Center would like to extend our gratitude and respect to the physicians practicing at our facility. We are so grateful for your continued dedication to the health and safety of our community.
Read More...February 21, 2022
Keeping an exercise routine year-round is important for a myriad of reasons–but if you find the season less-than-ideal, the motivation to stay active can be difficult.
Don’t lose sight… power through to stay in shape, flexible, and a healthy weight. Mobilization is key to maintaining muscles in your body.
Read More...January 10, 2022
Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is excited to relocate its Rehabilitation Services to the main floor of the hospital campus in mid-January, 2022.
Read More...December 15, 2021
Dr. John White, an emergency physician at Memorial Medical Center with almost 30 years of experience, answers some questions about the state of COVID in the Bay Area.
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Congratulations to registered nurse, Mollie Jacobs in receiving the DAISY Award!
This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program that honors nurses for the compassionate care they give to patients and their families every day.
December 10, 2021
Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in Ashland is pleased to welcome Dr. Matthew Bettendorf to its growing general surgery team.
Dr. Bettendorf is a board-certified general surgeon with nearly 20 years of experience. He’s coming to MMC from the Duluth area with specialization in minimally-invasive surgical procedures, specifically dealing with upper gastrointestinal issues.
Read More...December 9, 2021
Memorial Medical Center and Essentia to host webinar with author and executive producer of ‘Dopesick’ Memorial Medical Center (MMC) and Essentia Health are hosting a free webinar featuring Beth Macy – the author of the critically-acclaimed book “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America”, which has recently been adapted into a Hulu […]
Read More...October 19, 2021
Call for Entries Would you like your photo to be featured on the walls for all to enjoy? It’s for a good cause! We want to display YOUR regional photos. The top photo in each category will have a $250 donation made to the charity of their choice. Memorial Medical Center is growing, and new […]
Read More...October 1, 2021
List of Locations to Get the Flu Shot Looking for local flu shot clinics? There are plenty of opportunities right here in our region to get the shot. Check it out!
Read More...September 29, 2021
Leadership at Memorial Medical Center has written a letter clarifying information regarding the surge of COVID-19 cases in our area, our hospital’s capacity, and the impact of hospital operations.
Read More...September 24, 2021
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.
September 16, 2021
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 […]
Read More...September 8, 2021
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 […]
Read More...August 27, 2021
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 […]
Read More...June 2, 2021
Memorial Medical Center welcomes GINA MONROE to its Board of Directors! Memorial Medical Center is pleased to welcome Gina Monroe to its Board of Directors. Gina was born and raised in Ashland. She is the daughter of former Ashland Mayor, Ed Monroe and Maribeth Monroe. After graduating from Ashland High School in 1992, she attended […]
Read More...May 7, 2021
Watch why local residents are getting vaccinated Click the computer screen above to watch videos from locals about why they’ve decided to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is one of the most important things you can do right now to protect yourself and those around you. Local residents in our communities are […]
Read More...February 4, 2021
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. […]
Read More...February 1, 2021
We’re honored to be collaborating with Ashland County Health & Human Services – Public Health and several other agencies in our area to provide community COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 years of age and older. If you’re interested in getting vaccinated, please get on Ashland County Public Health’s waiting list by calling (715) 682-7004 or […]
Read More...January 13, 2021
Memorial Medical Center is calling for entries for our community photo contest! We are looking for regional photos to display in our new Surgical Services addition that’s set to open March 2021. Categories Close-up Landscape Wildlife Plants & Flowers Contest Rules 1.) Subject matter must be from our Northern Wisconsin region. 2.) High-resolution JPEG files […]
Read More...December 16, 2020
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. […]
Read More...November 20, 2020
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 […]
Read More...October 14, 2020
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 […]
Read More...October 6, 2020
An Iron River, Wisconsin resident had been mushroom foraging before – in fact, he’d been picking mushrooms for many years in Northern WI. Confident he picked edible parasol mushrooms at his friend’s house in Long Lake, WI this past July, he decided to make a nice meal of fragrant, sautéed wild mushrooms. What he would […]
Read More...September 24, 2020
There are simple things you can do to slow the spread of COVID-19. We’re reminded of all the things we can do to help – things like wearing a mask, social distancing, and washing hands. We’re in this together, so let’s do all we can to keep each other safe and healthy.
Read More...September 1, 2020
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 […]
Read More...August 19, 2020
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 […]
Read More...August 14, 2020
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 […]
Read More...July 27, 2020
After Jerry Lehman collapsed in the Memorial Medical Center parking lot, staff rushed to his side and revived him after 30 minutes of using CPR and an AED. Jerry is alive today because of the incredible devotion of our MMC staff who dedicate each day to providing the best care to our communities. Watch his […]
Read More...July 3, 2020
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 […]
Read More...June 23, 2020
FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS Memorial Medical Center is offering FREE sports physicals! We just ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to be donated and we’re also requiring appointments. See the flyer below for dates and times of the physicals. Call (715) 685-6010 to set up an appointment today! Also – please be […]
Read More...June 17, 2020
Partners of Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Group is celebrating 50 years of service to Memorial Medical Center and to our community! Two years before the construction of a new hospital now called Memorial Medical Center in 1970, the board of directors and a handful of physicians felt there was a need for a hospital volunteer […]
Read More...May 22, 2020
Memorial Medical Center announces that most hospital services are now resuming Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce that most services at the hospital will now resume. These services include Rehabilitation Services, Laboratory Services, Cardiac Rehab Phase II, Radiology, Cardiopulmonary, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Specialty Services, and Dietitian Services. To safely provide these services, Memorial Medical […]
Read More...May 20, 2020
Children’s Day Treatment Program now closed at MMC It is with mixed emotions that we announce the permanent closure of our Children’s Day Treatment at Memorial Medical Center. For nearly three years we were able to provide an outstanding program that helped many children and families. There were a number of factors taken into consideration […]
Read More...April 28, 2020
Memorial Medical Center makes plans to gradually resume surgical services Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is making plans to gradually resume surgical services after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced facilities in areas that have a low, or relatively low and stable incidence of COVID-19 should be allowed to provide care for […]
Read More...April 15, 2020
Memorial Medical Center receives prestigious Top 100 Hospital designation and 2020 Women’s Choice Award Memorial Medical Center has recently been awarded a 2020 Top 100 Critical-Access Hospital designation by The Chartis Center for Rural Health and the 2020 Women’s Choice Award for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience. Top hospitals receiving these awards excel […]
Read More...April 6, 2020
MMC Pauses to Give Life during Statewide Observance Honoring Organ, Tissue and Eye Donors and their Families Memorial Medical Center (MMC) was among the 50 Donate Life Wisconsin member and partner organizations that participated in a statewide Donate Life Flag-Raising ceremony on Monday, April 6. This event promotes the mission of organ, tissue and eye […]
Read More...March 23, 2020
Please do your part to stay safe and healthy.
Read More...March 17, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Available at No Cost Memorial Medical Center is working closely with our community partners in response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Several of our partners are offering free screenings online via e-visits or by calling their toll-free numbers if any of the following is true: -You begin to experience respiratory symptoms […]
Read More...December 13, 2019
Memorial Medical Center is excited to announce that on December 9, 2019 there will be an on-site transportation service that will make access on our campus easier. MMC’s campus shuttle provides free, on-demand transportation for patients and visitors. Rides are available anywhere on campus, Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm. When you arrive on […]
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In July 2019, the Memorial Medical Center’s (MMC) board approved funding to support the expansion plans for Surgical Services created by BWBR Architects, Inc. The $21 million investment is the first project in the ongoing master expansion plan. The new two-story Surgical Services facility will feature; 7 operating rooms (including 1 robotic operating room), 4 […]
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Are you wondering how to lose weight? Have you been struggling to lose weight on your own? Memorial Medical Center now offers medically supervised weight management services that take into account your unique medical, behavioral, nutritional and physical needs to customize an approach just for you. Weight loss is more than looking better, it’s about […]
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Memorial Medical Center is proud to offer local access urology care, right here in the place we love. Urology treats numerous conditions for men and women that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, and bladder, as well as male reproductive issues. Urology Services of MMC encompasses a full spectrum of medical care including treatments for overactive […]
Read More...September 5, 2019
Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is pleased to welcome Tyler Wickman to its Board of Directors. Wickman is currently a partner at Dallenbach, Anich and Wickman S.C. in Ashland, Wisconsin. Practice areas include criminal law, civil litigation, municipal law, among others. He currently serves as the City Attorney for the cities of Ashland and Mellen. He […]
Read More...September 24, 2018
Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is pleased to welcome Rich Setzke, CPA to its board of directors. Setzke is currently a partner at Maitland, Singler and Van Vlack in Ashland, Wisconsin where he provides accounting and professional services to a variety of individuals, businesses, non-profits and government entities throughout the region. He received his Bachelors degree […]
Read More...August 23, 2018
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Elizabeth M. Homan, MD, MPH will be offering child and adolescent psychiatry services via telehealth at Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in Ashland. Child Psychiatry has been identified as a major need in northwest Wisconsin as there are currently no child psychiatrists in the area. Dr. Homan will work with a team […]
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We all know that summers here in the Northwoods don’t last nearly as long as they should. With the thoughts of back to school looming, many children and parents face anxieties related to going back to school. Just the simple change in schedules can create feelings of stress and anxiety for some children. Then, the […]
Read More...August 20, 2018
Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is expanding women’s health services in northwest Wisconsin. Gynecology and Obstetric Specialty Services of MMC is now open, providing women of all reproductive ages access to new women’s health services. Leading the team is Dr. Enrique Africano. Dr. Africano is a Board and Subspecialty Board Certified OB-GYN and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon […]
Read More...July 11, 2018
MMC is now pleased to provide the latest 3D Mammography Services The Siemens MAMMOMAT Revelation, is our latest investment in technology, bringing more streamlined mammography services to Chequamegon Bay. Mammography Suite</strong Wide-angle tomosynthesis- 41.5% higher cancer detection rate for invasive cancer with 1-view tomo only. 3.5 times higher depth resolution compared with narrow-angled systems. L […]
Read More...February 8, 2018
MMC is pleased to support the New Day Advocacy Renovation Campaign efforts with a check for $10,000. New Day is currently raising funds to renovate a new space they were able to purchase to provide additional services for our community. New Day Advocacy (formerly New Day Shelter) is a safe haven for victims of Domestic […]
Read More...January 24, 2018
Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is excited to announce an innovative partnership with the Ashland Fire Department (which also provides Emergency Medical Services) to expand services for some of our community’s most vulnerable population. The Community Paramedicine program, also referred to as Mobile Integrated Health, fills a patient gap between hospital discharge and being successful at […]
Read More...January 9, 2018
Winter is here in the Northwoods and along with the snow comes the dreaded ice—sometimes where we least expect it. It is very easy to lose our footing in icy conditions but there are simple ways to increase our safety. Penguins have lots of experience walking on ice and we can all learn from them. […]
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