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Mile Bluff supports high school graduates
For generations, Mile Bluff has been providing healthcare services to residents throughout Juneau County and the surrounding areas. The medical center can continue to meet these needs thanks to the amazing team of dedicated professionals that remains committed to providing progressive, high-quality care at a local level.
While Mile Bluff is a smaller, independent health system in a world of large corporate organizations, the work and dedication of the care team is a testament to the power of rural healthcare. It is only fitting that during the graduation season, Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mile Bluff Pharmacies, and Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation supported the next generation of care providers.
Mile Bluff Medical Center annually awards $2,500 in scholarships between five local students pursuing further education in a healthcare-related field. This year, the winners included: Morgan Belille (Mauston), Brooklyn Gruen (Royall), Chloe Rubel-Healy (Necedah), Brett Flietner (New Lisbon), and Jacey Walker (Wisconsin Dells).
Mile Bluff Pharmacies annually awards a $500 scholarship to support a Mauston High School senior pursuing further education in a pharmacy-related field. This year, the scholarship was awarded to Alexxis Vang.
Due to the generosity of donors, Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation was able to offer scholarships to high school seniors for the first time. The foundation awarded $4,000 in scholarships between four students pursuing further education in nursing. The winners included: Kathyrn Forster (Mauston), Colten Welter (New Lisbon), Marah Gruen (Royall), and Jaqueline Barrita-Santos (Wisconsin Dells).
The medical center, pharmacies and foundation would like to congratulate all the area graduates and wish them a healthy and successful future!
Fatal Accident in Adams County
Hillsboro Police Respond to Out of Control Resident
05/25 A citizen reported a male was out of control at a residence on County Road V in the town of Forest. A deputy and a Hillsboro police officer responded to the residence. The offender, who was on probation, was placed on a hold by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections due to his threatening behavior. The offender was taken to the Vernon County Detention Center.
Passport to Healthier Living with Diabetes
If you are someone living with diabetes, do not miss this month’s Passport to Healthier Living with Diabetes network event. This support group meeting will be held Thursday, June 6 at 1pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. The Diabetes Education team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and give you tips on how to better manage your diabetes
For more information, call 608-847-1848 to reserve your spot today!
To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
Vehicle vs Bear Accident in Rural Hillsboro
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a vehicle versus black bear collision occurred Thursday night, May 23, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, near Pine Avenue, in the town of Union, rural Hillsboro, WI. Dominic Lee Vesbach, age 27, of rural La Farge, WI was operating a heavy-duty pickup truck, traveling east on State Highway 82, east of Pine Avenue, when the collision occurred. The left side of a loaded trailer attached to the Vesbach vehicle struck the bear.
The approximate 145-pound, male black bear was severely injured and had to be put down. The trailer sustained minor damage.
Assisting the Sheriff’s Office was the La Farge Police Department.
Tomah Health Hospice Touch Named 2024 ‘Hospice Honors’ Recipient
Tomah Health Hospice Touch has been named to a prestigious national list that recognizes organizations providing quality care.
Hospice Touch is listed as a 2024 ‘Hospice Honors’ recipient by Health Care First… a leading provider of survey programs for home health and hospice agencies.
Tomah Hospice Touch Director Siera (SEE-air-AH) Williams said the recognition is highly valued since it relies on feedback from patients and their caregivers.
Health Care First officials said the award acknowledges the highest performing agencies by analyzing survey satisfaction and quality measures.
Hospice Touch has now received the recognition every year since 2017.
Rudig Jensen Announces Ownership Change
Fatal Vehicular Accident in Monroe County
One man is dead and one man injured after a vehicle struck a tree early Thursday morning.
On 5/16/2024 at approximately 4:32 AM, Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash involving a vehicle that struck a tree. The vehicle was traveling north on State Highway 71, approaching the roundabout at State Highway 16. The vehicle continued northbound through the roundabout, left the roadway on the west side of the road, and traveled northbound in the ditch. The vehicle re-entered the roadway on Hardwood Road, just north of the State Highway 16/71 round- about. The vehicle then again left the roadway onto the right shoulder and struck a tree head on.
The passenger in the vehicle, 56- year-old Greg Weibel of Norwalk, was injured in the crash. Weibel was transported by ambulance to the hospital where he later died. The driver of the vehicle, whose name is not being released at this time, sustained injuries from the crash but declined medical attention on scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. No further information will be released at this time.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Sparta Fire Department, Sparta Ambulance, and the Monroe County 911 Communications Center.
Local Grads Awarded St. Joseph’s Memorial Scholarships
St. Joseph’s Memorial Foundation awards $10,500 in scholarships to local students.
“In rural Wisconsin, we don’t just grow corn and soybeans, we also have to grow our own workforce,” says Dan Howard, foundation director at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics. “This has been the philosophy of Gundersen St. Joe’s for many years. We have a variety of programs and initiatives to grow our healthcare workforce, and the foundation is pleased to be able to support this important work.”
St. Joseph’s Memorial Foundation recently awarded $10,500 in scholarships to seven local students pursuing further education in a healthcare-related field. The winners, who were awarded at graduation ceremonies across the region were; Peyton Sullivan (Hillsboro School District), Kaitlyn Gorn (Hillsboro School District), Vanessa Anderson (Brookwood School District), Kyle Degner (La Farge School District), Marah Gruen (Royall School District), Kasey Jones (Royall School District), and Chloe Schroeder (Royall School District). Each scholarship is worth $1,500.
For more information on supporting healthcare scholarships through the St. Joseph’s Memorial Foundation, visit: gundersenhealth.org/locations/st-josephs/foundation
DATCP Says College Students Moving Out Should Inquire About Security Deposits
DATCP advises renters on getting security deposit If you’re moving out of your college apartment, be sure you’re getting back as much of your security deposit as possible. It is time to move out for college students. Wisconsin consumer protection administrator Michelle Reinen says renters should do a checkout and take pictures of the apartment so they can get back their security deposit. She said a landlord needs to provide an itemized deduction list, telling renters how much they are withholding and why they are withholding that amount. Consumer protection says landlord tenant disputes are one of the top complaints they handle every year. If you run into trouble, contact them at DATCP. WI.gov or call (800) 422-7128.
