Appleton Area Health

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from AAH! 🧡

The clinic is closed today in observance of the holiday, but our Emergency Department remains open and fully staffed for any urgent care needs.

11/26/2025

Gobbling good fun! 🦃😂

Some sneaky turkeys showed up in the care center, and our residents were on it.

11/26/2025

The AAH Clinic will open at 10am tomorrow morning (11/26/25) due to the weather and road conditions. Our emergency department will remain open.

11/25/2025

🎉✨ What an amazing first-ever Appleton Area Health Pop-Up Event! ✨🎉
A HUGE shoutout to our incredible employee vendors who showed up with the cutest clothes, sweetest treats, awesome handmade goods, puppies, home décor, and so much more. You all made the event sparkle! 💛🛍️
Big love to our volunteers and shoppers—your energy made this pop-up come alive! And of course… congrats to KATIE, our lucky Bluetooth speaker winner! 🔊🎁🙌
Already counting down to the next one. Who’s ready?! 😍🔥

11/24/2025

If you’re navigating grief this season, a supportive space can make all the difference.

Appleton Area Health welcomes you to our Grief & Loss Support Group, led by licensed therapist Caren Gayle, offering a safe place to share, process, and connect with others who understand.

🕐 Tuesdays | 1–2 PM
📅 Dec. 2, 9, 23, 30 & Jan. 13, 20, 27
📍 Education Room at Appleton Area Health

This group is open to anyone experiencing a significant loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one, a major lifestyle change due to a medical diagnosis, or another life transition. Together, we’ll explore the six stages of grief, build coping and relaxation skills, and work toward finding your “new normal.”

To join, call 320-289-1580 to get scheduled.

Note: This visit will be billed as a behavioral health appointment; please check with your insurance for any copays or out-of-pocket costs.

11/22/2025

Our staff and residents showed off their deer, pheasant, and goose mounts earlier this week! 🦌🦆

11/21/2025

Today we kicked off our 4th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, one of our favorite traditions at AAH. 🦃

Each year, we set aside a day to pause, gather, and make sure our team feels cared for the same way they care for our patients and residents. Every employee received a full Thanksgiving meal package — complete with all the holiday essentials — so they can head into the week with one less thing to worry about.

This tradition is our way of celebrating the people who keep AAH going. Thank you to every staff member who shows up with heart, compassion, and commitment. We’re grateful for you today and every day.

11/21/2025

📣 Tongeni churi Marinta – ewe chon chiaku non Fosun Chuuk!

A pwan tongeni anisi kewe family seni Micronesia fan itomw me toumwen ewe aninis, appointment, me anisik ewe forms me uchecheman hospital.
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📣 Meet Marinta, our Chuukese Community Translator at Appleton Area Health!

Marinta is here to help support our Micronesian families with translation, appointments, paperwork, and clear communication during visits. She’s a friendly, trusted resource for anyone who needs help navigating their care.

11/20/2025

Way to go, Ranita! We are so grateful to have you on our AAH team! 💚

🏆 MRHA Emerging Rural Health Leader Award: Ranita Bothun

Congratulations to Ranita Bothun, Chief Operating Officer at Appleton Area Health and recipient of the 2025 MRHA Emerging Rural Health Leader Award! 🎉

Each year, the Minnesota Rural Health Association honors an individual who is “leading the charge” to improve rural health in Minnesota—and Ranita exemplifies that leadership.

From opening a new clinic in a community without healthcare access for over five years to making Appleton Area Health one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work three years running, Ranita’s dedication is unmatched. She’s also a strong advocate for provider recruitment and retention in rural settings, helping ensure communities have access to compassionate, high-quality care.

In conjunction with National Rural Health Day, we celebrate Ranita as the true Power of Rural.

11/20/2025

💚 It’s Give to the Max Day!

Today, we’re highlighting something close to our hearts, the future of our Care Center.

We’re excited to share more about our Resident Room Remodel Project, a long-term effort to update each Care Center room and create a warm, modern, and comfortable space for the residents who call AAH home.

Every upgrade, from new flooring and paint to cabinetry, accessible sinks, trim, and more, helps maintain the trusted, compassionate care AAH is known for.

These remodels are made possible through community generosity, grants, and individual donations.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give today, supporting the remodel project directly impacts the residents we serve every single day.

Learn more about how this project will transform resident rooms and how you can support Give to the Max Day!

Questions? Reach out to Matt Tollefson at mtollefson@aah-mn.org

Thank you for supporting Appleton Area Health and the people who call our Care Center home. 💚🏡

11/20/2025

Food Drive distribution is happening today from 10–5 PM at the ‘52 Wing!

A huge thank you to our partners:
• Don’s Food Pride
• Prairie Sun Bank
• Wojtalewicz Law Firm
• West Con
• Appleton Dental
• F&M Bank

11/20/2025

We’re excited to celebrate with and rural communities nationwide!

Together, we’re amplifying the and highlighting the people, providers, and places that help rural America thrive.