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Cattails Cottage trauma patients. Marshfield Clinic opens no-cost lodging in Marshfield for trauma patients, families. Posted: February 12, 2026 Family and patients who are receiving care for trauma injuries at Marshfield Medical Center have a new place to call their temporary home. Cattails Cottage, which is part of the Marshfield Medical Center campus, is an 11-room lodging facility that provides safe, temporary housing for families of trauma patients and seriously injured patients receiving acute care at Marshfield Clinic. Cattails Cottage opened this week. Rooms are offered at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible patients and families who live more than 40 miles from Marshfield. Staffed hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday with 24/7 key-card access for guests. Linens, kitchen supplies and laundry facilities are provided. "Cattails Cottage is an invaluable support for patients and their families as they receive care in Marshfield," said Marshfield Medical Center President Bob Chaloner. "Having easy access to treatment with a no-cost lodging option removes one burden during this challenging time." Marshfield Medical Center is a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Cattails Cottage formerly housed oncology patients until 2024 when Cattails Place opened across the street. Marshfield Clinic Foundation used donor funds and community support to renovate and make necessary facility improvements, including many furnishings donated by Lang Furniture of Marshfield. "All operations and costs for Cattails Cottage and Cattails Place are funded through philanthropy," said Teri Wilczek, Marshfield Clinic Foundation Chief Development Officer. "Donors are the reason we can have this space open to patients and their families to stay at no cost. We are incredibly thankful for the support to create this beautiful home away from home."

Marshfield Clinic honored with Regents Business award for work with UW-Stevens Point. June 1, 2026 Marshfield Clinic, a long-time collaborator with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's health care and wellness programs, has been presented with the UW Regents Business Partnership Award. Leadership from Marshfield Clinic, UW-Stevens Point and the Universities of Wisconsin attended a ceremony at the Laird Center for Medical Research at Marshfield Clinic. "This award illustrates how critical our business partners are to the success of the Universities of Wisconsin," said Regent Jack Salzwedel "Marshfield Clinic, a landmark central Wisconsin health organization, has a relationship with UW-Stevens Point that goes back decades. It has been crucial to the ongoing economic, and literal health, of central and northcentral Wisconsin." The partnership between the university and Marshfield Clinic supports clinical education and internship opportunities within UW-Stevens Point's School of Health and Wellness, as well as scholarships, medical care for athletes and professional development. "One of the greatest challenges we face is the need for more skilled healthcare professionals, and that's why partnerships like this are so important," said Dr. Brian Hoerneman, president and CEO of Marshfield Clinic. "Together, we are building a workforce pipeline that can improve the health and well-being of Wisconsin communities." "Our relationship demonstrates a shared commitment to excellence," said UW-Stevens Point's Interim Chancellor Pratima Gandhi. "Partnering with Marshfield Clinic has a vital role in building healthier communities and expanding access to care in rural areas through education and health career pathways." The collaboration includes: * The Healthcare Development Fund, allowing expansion of existing degree programs and the establishment of new healthcare majors including the Doctor of Physical Therapy, medical laboratory science program, online health science and wellness clinician degree and nursing partnership with local technical colleges. An occupational therapy program is in development. * Marshfield Clinic hosts 70-80 UW-Stevens Point students per year in clinical education and internship opportunities * Approximately $62,000/year in scholarships are funded to help support students pursuing majors and future professions in healthcare * The Health Scholars Program provides clinical shadowing, research, community service and professional development opportunities for 16-20 students each year. * 30 students per year received training and volunteer experience with the Marshfield Clinic Community Connections Team helping to connect patients with local community resources, specifically helping those in rural communities. * Marshfield Clinic athletic training staff members provide dedicated support to UWSP athletes for practices, training and athletic events, as well as on campus office hours. * An indoor hydroponic garden housed at UWSP at Marshfield supplies greens and vegetables for patients at Marshfield Clinic and the community, in a collaboration with Fork Farms. The UW Regents Business Partnership Award recognizes the reciprocal relationship between a university and a business. These alliances create innovative collaboration and impact on curricular, program or service efforts that reflect the changing nature of education and the needs of its workforce and communities.

Marshfield Clinic, United Way of Wisconsin: announce $90,000 investment to advance community health. Funding will be distributed to local United Ways across the Marshfield Clinic region to support measurable health improvement initiatives MADISON and MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic today announced a $90,000 contribution to United Way of Wisconsin to strengthen community health improvement efforts across central and northern Wisconsin. United Way of Wisconsin will distribute the funds to local United Ways within the Marshfield Clinic service area, supporting programs and partnerships that improve health and well-being for individuals and families. "This partnership reflects our shared commitment to improving health, supporting families, and building stronger communities across Wisconsin," said Charlene Mouillé, President & CEO of United Way of Wisconsin. "By directing these dollars to local United Ways, we're ensuring investments reach the community partners closest to the work - and to the people who benefit most." With this investment, Marshfield Clinic continues to demonstrate a long-standing commitment to addressing substance use, behavioral health, access to care, food security, and other social drivers of health across Wisconsin and Michigan. The organization's scale, reach, and deep community roots help demonstrate the meaningful role health systems have in improving health. "Marshfield Clinic is proud to invest in the proven, collaborative model United Way brings to our communities," said Jay Shrader, Vice President, Community Impact, Marshfield Clinic. "This contribution underscores our leadership in approaching health holistically - beyond clinical care - and our commitment to strengthening rural and underserved communities. When health systems and community partners come together, we can accelerate improvements in areas that matter most." Local United Ways Supported Through This Investment Funding distributed by United Way of Wisconsin will support the following local United Ways located within the Marshfield Clinic Region footprint of Wisconsin and Michigan: * Marshfield Area United Way * Merrill Area United Way * Northwoods United Way * United Way of Dickinson County * United Way of Greater Chippewa Valley * United Way of Marathon County * United Way of Portage County * United Way of Rice Lake * United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties * United Way of Taylor County About Sanford Health Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 55,000 employees and serves more than 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 58 hospitals, 289 clinic locations, 145 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and 1,100 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to nearly 80 specialties. More than 400 residents and fellows are trained each year through graduate medical education with Sanford Health fully funding and supporting 29 of the 40 available programs. Sanford Health also includes Lewis Drug, a pharmacy and retail chain with 60 locations in three states and nearly 190 pharmacists. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. About United Way of Wisconsin: As a statewide member association, United Way of Wisconsin serves local United Ways, supporting their capacity to individually and collectively help communities thrive. United Ways enhance lives and strengthen communities by collaborating with partners to mobilize the caring power of communities. enabling all individuals in Wisconsin to flourish. United Way of Wisconsin manages several statewide initiatives, including 211 Wisconsin, Volunteer Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Information and Referral Exchange, and Techquity Wisconsin. To learn more, visit unitedwaywi.org.