SSM Health - Baraboo

03/16/2026

Due to a blizzard warning all SSM Health Dean Medical Group and Monroe Medical Group primary care and specialty clinic locations will delay in person care until 10:00 am on Monday, March 16. SSM Health Urgent Care in Lake Delton will open at noon on Monday, March 16.
All patients with appointments scheduled prior to 10:00 am will be contacted by clinic staff to discuss rescheduling.
Our Surgery Care Centers remain open as scheduled.
Express Virtual Care is available from 6:00 am – 10:00 pm for minor and moderate illness or injury at ssmhealth.com/visitnow

03/16/2026

THIS SESSION ON MONDAY, MARCH 16 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Questions or concerns about the parenting journey? Looking for connections with other young families? Parents and their baby(s) are invited to take part in our bimonthly conversation about the joys and trials of life with a baby up to age 2 (older children also welcome to attend).

This peer support group is designed to be informal and informative, with opportunities to ask questions, share your experiences, and make some new friends. Breastfeeding assistance available, too.

Hosts: Abby Doherty, RN, IBCLC, and Taylor Boling, RN, IBCLC
(Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant), from our SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo Family Birth Suites team.

Meetings:
1st Monday of the month | 10:30 am - noon
3rd Monday of the month | 4 - 5:30 pm

(No charge to attend. No need to register. Snacks and a scale provided. No meeting on holidays.)

Location:
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo
Crane A Meeting Room (Lower Level)

03/15/2026

The SSM Health St. Clare Tommy Bartlett Child Care Center is closing tomorrow due to weather.

03/15/2026

Due to inclement weather, SSM Health Lake Delton Urgent Care will close today at 1 pm and will not reopen until noon on Monday, March 16.

Our Emergency Room at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo will remain open 24/7 for care.

Express Virtual Care is a great option without having to leave home. Open daily from 6 am - 10 pm for a variety of minor illnesses. https://www.getcare.ssmhealth.com/access/express-virtual-care

03/14/2026

Stop by the SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo table at the Portage Public Library Health Fair from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm on Friday, March 20. Rachel Meier, SSM Health community benefit specialist, as she shares information about the many programs and services offered, as well as important health information including blood pressure management.

03/13/2026

At SSM Health, Formation isn’t a program—it’s a lived practice that shapes how we lead, serve, and show up for one another. By grounding our work in reflection, purpose, and our founding values, we strengthen not only our teams but the healing experience we offer every patient.
In a fast‑paced health care environment, taking time to reconnect with our mission isn’t a luxury; it’s essential. Formation helps us pause, listen deeply, and act with intention—ensuring our decisions reflect compassion, dignity, and the common good.

Read more about how we’re carrying this legacy forward:

A practice known as ‘formation’ helps employees deepen their connection to our mission

03/12/2026

Planning a getaway doesn’t have to be stressful. The SSM Health Treffert Center reminds us that the best vacations focus on your child’s strengths—not a packed itinerary.
✨ Pick supportive environments.
Choose places with quiet areas, flexible schedules, clear layouts, and inclusive staff to help your child stay regulated.
✨ Plan around what your child loves.
Water play, building, movement, structure—whatever lights them up can anchor your trip and keep energy flowing smoothly.
✨ Keep the pace gentle.
One big activity a day + built‑in reset breaks helps prevent overwhelm in new environments.
✨ Redefine success.
A great vacation is one where your child can participate, regulate, and connect in ways that feel good for their nervous system.
For more family-friendly vacation planning advice, read the full article here:
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Travel experiences are attainable, but make your goals flexible

03/12/2026

SSM Health is proud to be recognized nationally as a truly exceptional place to work. Recently, Newsweek and Becker's Hospital Review honored our commitment to a supportive, mission‑driven culture where every team member can thrive.

🏆 Newsweek Awards
🔹 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026
🔹 Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026
These recognitions reflect insights gathered from more than 580,000 employees nationwide and highlight our continued dedication to creating an environment where women excel and all colleagues feel seen, valued, and supported.

🏆 Becker’s Healthcare
🔹 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2026
Becker’s applauded our strong culture of compassion, respect, purpose, and employee engagement—qualities that help our teams deliver exceptional care every day.

At SSM Health, we’re deeply grateful for our incredible employees whose dedication makes achievements like these possible. Together, we’re building a workplace rooted in community, growth, and mission.

💙 Learn more about these awards and what makes SSM Health a great place to work:
https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/march-2026/three-national-awards-highlight-ssm-healths-continued-workplace-excellence

03/11/2026

Save today at SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care’s spring optical sale! Now through March 31, get 50% off frames. Find a location near you. https://www.getcare.ssmhealth.com/locations?search=Eye+Care

03/11/2026

A new era in patient care is underway at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo, thanks to the partnership and participation of Jenna Clark, RN, MSN, CCRN, Intensive Care Unit, and the SSM Health St. Clare Foundation.

Jenna has helped with the development of providing vascular access to patients at the hospital - an initiative that will expand access to specialized line placement services for patients throughout the community.

For years, placement of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCS) and midlines relied heavily on the availability of a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Recognizing the need for a more sustainable, patient-centered solution, Jenna stepped forward to help champion the change.

By championing the development of the hospital’s vascular access team (VAT), Jenna has opened the door for expanded local access to these essential procedures. Jenna has officially completed her training and proctored cases effective February 22, 2026.

But Jenna’s work does not stop there.

As the champion of the VAT, she will help mentor a specialized group of registered nurses to build and sustain the program. The goal is clear: ensure that patients in the community can receive PICC and midline placements close to home and in a timely manner.

In its future state, patients will be able to schedule line placements seven days a week through our infusion department - a significant advancement in convenience, efficiency, and continuity of care.

The program has been strengthened and made available due to the generosity of some special donors and the SSM Health St. Clare Foundation which made possible the acquisition of the navigation system. This advanced technology allows for precision tracking and real-time tip location throughout the placement. By incorporating ECG-based guidance, the system improves accuracy, simplifies the procedure, and reduces the need for confirmatory chest X-rays following the placement.

“The result is safer and more efficient care delivered locally,” according to Melissa Leathers MSN, RN, CNOR, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo nursing director. “Colleagues describe the moment as both exciting and transformative for the organization.”

03/10/2026

At any given time, hundreds of patients in Wisconsin remain in hospitals longer than medically necessary because their families lack the legal authority to approve a transfer to a post-acute facility when no medical power of attorney is in place.

Assembly Bill 598—often called the “next of kin” bill—aims to fix this barrier. The legislation would give close family members, including spouses, limited authority to make essential care decisions for incapacitated loved ones. This change would prevent families from enduring weeks or months of court delays and costly guardianship proceedings, while ensuring patients receive the appropriate care in the right setting.

The Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB598 with strong bipartisan support last month and Governor Tony Evers is committed to signing it into law. Passing this legislation will have an immediate impact on access to care in Wisconsin hospitals.

SSM Health joins the Wisconsin Hospital Association in urging the Wisconsin State Senate to bring AB598 to the floor and ensure it finally passes the state legislature.

03/10/2026

Today, as violence and fear touch communities around the globe, we remember all who are suffering — and especially our caregivers who also serve in the military, balancing two profound callings of service. We pray for them, their families, and for peace rooted in God’s healing love. We invite you to pause, reflect, and join us in this prayer offered by The Catholic Health Association of the United States.