Tamarack Health

08/27/2026

Tamarack Health is proud to announce that Carren Bergman, Dietary Aide at Hayward Medical Center, and Madison Smart, CNA at Ashland Medical Center, are the recipients of the North Star Employee Excellence Award, recognizing their outstanding commitment to patient care and service.

The North Star Award celebrates employees who go above and beyond to provide exemplary care, demonstrating compassion, empathy, professionalism, special connection, and strong communication. Importantly, this award is open to all non-nursing employees of Tamarack Health, reflecting the belief that every team member—whether in direct patient care or behind the scenes—plays a vital role in the patient experience.

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Tamarack Health is proud to announce that Carren Bergman, Dietary Aide at Hayward Medical Center, and Madison Smart, CNA at Ashland Medical Center, are the recipients of the North Star Employee Excellence Award, recognizing their outstanding commitment to patient care and service.

08/19/2026

Special thanks to Sara Balbin and Gary Crandall and to all of their friends who attended the Girls Night Out event they hosted at Dragonfly Studio. Attendees generously donated money to support the direct needs of cancer patients receiving treatment at our Hayward Medical Center and Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center. We thank you for extending your friendship to those needing support during a difficult journey.

08/10/2026

Last week Tamarack Health supported 4 separate National Night Out Events in Ashland, Hayward, Minong and Springbrook. We provided volunteers and over 300 bike helmets, with personal fittings and safety lessons to kids and families.

We are proud to partner with area law enforcement and community officials to support this nationwide effort to bring communities together. We encourage Northwestern Wisconsin communities hosting National Night Out events to reach out to [email protected], we would love an invitation to join your event.

07/31/2026

Tamarack Health is proud to be part of our community’s National Night Out celebrations to promote police and community partnerships on August 4th.

We will have free bike helmets for the whole family at the Ashland Police Department; Hayward Intermediate School; Love Memorial Field in Minong and at the VFW in Springbrook from 5 - 7 PM or while supplies last. Remember to always ride safe!

07/16/2026

Wondering how the wildfire smoke can affect your health? Tamarack Health Primary Care Physician, Kristie Johnson, discusses the health impacts of the wildfire smoke over northern Wisconsin with Spectrum News.

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Smoke out of Minnesota and Canada started to drift in on Tuesday.

07/14/2026

Both Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center and Hayward Medical Center are proud to have made the Becker’s Hospital Review list for best nursing communication.

Read more here- https://www.wha.org/news/press-releases/2026/wisconsin-hospitals-lead-the-nation-in-patient-ratings-for-nurse-communication

WISCONSIN HOSPITALS LEAD THE NATION IN NURSE COMMUNICATION 👏
Wisconsin hospitals continue to set the national standard for high-quality, patient-centered
care, with more hospitals earning five-star ratings for nurse communication than any other state in the country, according to recently released data from Becker’s Hospital Review.

“At a time when workforce challenges continue to strain hospitals and health systems across the nation, Wisconsin hospitals continue to prioritize resources on investments that will help our workforce communicate effectively with patients and deliver the exceptional care our communities depend on,” said WHA President and CEO Kyle O’Brien.

You can read more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/IQi050ZlC70

06/04/2026

Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center hosted a regional Spinning Babies training on May 15, bringing together obstetric nurses, physicians, physical therapists, doulas, and other birth professionals from across Wisconsin and Minnesota. The training, organized by the OB team at Hayward Medical Center, reflects a broader organizational commitment to reducing cesarean birth rates (C-sections) and improving outcomes for low-risk, first-time mothers.

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Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center hosted a regional Spinning Babies training on May 15, bringing together obstetric nurses, physicians, physical therapists, doulas, and other birth professionals from across Wisconsin and Minnesota. The training, organized by the OB team at Hayward Medical Cente...

05/27/2026

Tamarack Health is pleased to announce that two of its staff have received the Rural Health Ambassador Award from the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. This award recognizes employees who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their work and made significant contributions to rural health care.

At Ashland Medical Center, Registered Nurse and OB Nurse Manager for the Family Birthplace, Jenny Yang, received the award for her support of patients by leading the obstetrics team and partnering with internal and external partners in a number of patient-centered programs.

At Hayward Medical Center, Vice President of Human Resources, Anna Skar, received the award for her dedication as a Senior Leader in a busy, expanding healthcare organization, where she has made “the people” her priority, extending far beyond traditional human resources functions.

Read more here: https://www.tamarackhealth.org/news/releases/rural-health-ambassador-awards-given-to-tamarack-health-staff-in-ashland-and-hayward-1/

05/26/2026

Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center registered nurse Morgan Chatterton, RN, and Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center registered nurses Justin Cebery, RN, and Monica Miner, RN, were recently presented with DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the wonderful care they provide every day. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program that honors nurses for their compassionate care to their patients and families.

Read more here: https://www.tamarackhealth.org/news/releases/morgan-chatterton-justin-cebery-and-monica-miner-receive-daisy-awards-for-extraordinary-nurses/

05/18/2026

To our area EMS providers: Thank you for your unwavering dedication to serving our communities. Your courage and compassion save lives and provide crucial hope and security when it's needed most. Happy National EMS Week, 2026!