ASPIRE is a free, quarterly publication of
ASPIRUS MEDFORD HOSPITAL. It is intended
to provide health information and highlight
Aspirus Medford Hospital’s offerings to our
service area.
Aspirus Medford Hospital
Attn: Marketing and Development
135 S. Gibson St.
Medford, WI 54451
aspirus.org
President/CEO
Gregg Olson
Vice President of Human Resources
and Community Relations
Angela Hupf
Marketing Director
Catherine Leifeld
Communications Specialists
Stephanie Dray
Lindsey Mayer
MedfordMarketing@aspirus.org
Information provided in this publication is not
intended to be medical advice, a tool for self-
diagnosis or a substitute for care provided by
a health care professional.
Models may be used in photos and
illustrations.
Cover photo by Smiles and Memories
Photography (Medford).
Copyright © 2014 Coffey Communications
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Aspirus Medford Hospital
again among the nation’s best!
CHILDBIRTH
& PARENTING
To register, call
715-748-8156
.
Classes take place at Aspirus
Medford Hospital unless otherwise
noted. All free.
Labor and Delivery
Tuesdays, Sept. 23, Nov. 4,
6 to 8 p.m.
Care of the Newborn
Tuesdays, Sept. 30, Nov. 11,
6 to 8 p.m.
Breastfeeding
Tuesdays, Oct. 7, Nov. 18,
6 to 8 p.m.
Sibling Preparation
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6 to 8 p.m.
FIRST AID & CPR
Classes take place at Aspirus
Medford Hospital. For more
information, costs or to register,
call
715-748-8762
.
Basic CPR & First Aid
Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m. to noon
Basic First Aid
Monday, Nov. 3, 6 to 10 p.m.
Basic CPR
Monday, Nov. 17, 6 to 10 p.m.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Stroke Support Group
Tuesdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21,
Nov. 18, Dec. 16, 1 p.m.
Aspirus Medford Hospital
Call
715-748-8875
fo
r details.
Commit to Quit
Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 to 7 p.m.
Aspirus Medford Hospital
Education and support to
help you quit smoking. Call
715-748-8886
to register.
Alzheimer’s
Support Group
Mondays, Sept. 22, Oct. 27,
Nov. 24, Dec. 22, 1:30 p.m.
Aspirus Country Gardens
Call
715-748-8875
for details.
Parenting the
Love and Logic Way
Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to noon
NTC-Phillips, room P108
$10 workbook (couples may share)
Call
715-748-8886
to register.
Look Good...Feel Better
Monday, Nov. 10, 6 to 8 p.m.
Aspirus Medford Hospital
Beauty techniques for women
undergoing cancer treatment. Call
866-460-6550
to register.
Weight Watchers at Work
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Aspirus Medford Hospital
Paid enrollment required. Call
Kathy Stamos at
715-748-0802
for details and times.
Fitness Center
Aspirus Therapy & Fitness–
Medford
No joining fee. Visit
memhc.org/fitness
or call
715-748-8748
.
RESOURCES
Blood Drive
Wednesdays, Oct. 1, Nov. 5,
Dec. 3, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Medford Fire Hall
Call
715-748-8762
for
appointment.
Old and Unused
Medication Drop Box
Medford Courthouse
Jail Visitor Entrance
Open 24/7, 365 days.
Did you know?
Aspirus Medford Hospital provides:
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Chemotherapy for adult cancers.
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Walk-in clinic services in Medford.
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Primary care clinics in Gilman,
Medford, Phillips, Prentice, and
Rib Lake.
It is with tremendous pride that we announce that Aspirus
Medford Hospital has been named to the Healthstrong
TM
2014 list
of Top Critical Access Hospitals. This esteemed status is granted
to hospitals that achieve top scores among their peers, based on
the Hospital Strength Index
TM
report compiled by iVantage Health
Analytics.
This index was created to bring clarity and insight to hospital performance in an
increasingly complex and regulated competitive environment. Performance measurements
that provide insight are vitally important to a hospital’s success. This particular rating
system compares all general acute care hospitals, including the nation’s 1,300 critical
access hospitals. Measures include numerous financial, value-based and market-driven
performance indicators.
So what does this really mean for you? Simply put, this is once again evidence that
your local community hospital—Aspirus Medford Hospital—remains steadfast in its
commitment to providing the highest quality of care and service excellence. We thank you
for entrusting us with your family’s health care needs.
Wishing you great health,
Gregg Olson
President/CEO
September through
December 2014
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