Spooner Health

03/16/2026

🏆 We’re proud to share that Spooner Health has received several incredible honors from Press Ganey, including the prestigious 2025 Human Experience (HX) Pinnacle of Excellence Award® for Employee Experience.

Spooner Health is one of only five healthcare providers in the entire nation to earn this award in 2025—a remarkable recognition of our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our team.

Hear from a few of our team members who share their experiences and learn more about what this honor means: https://spoonerhealth.com/spooner-health-honored-with-three-awards-for-employee-experience-from-press-ganey/

03/10/2026

If you have signs or symptoms of varicose veins, come see us for a free vein screening appointment, including a screening ultrasound of your leg veins. After your ultrasound, meet with one of Spooner Health’s vein treatment providers to discuss treatment options. Signs or symptoms of varicose veins may include:
✔ Large or bulging veins that are visible under the skin
✔ Heavy, tired, or painful legs
✔ Swelling of ankles or feet
✔ Cramping, aching, or itching on legs
Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment for the free vein screening event, call 715-939-1643.
https://spoonerhealth.com/event/free-vein-screening-event/
Note: The initial screening ultrasound and consultation are free. If you require additional testing or treatment, charges will incur.

02/27/2026

You're invited to a free night to celebrate women's health and learn about services available in our area. Educational presentations include:
🔸Aging & Memory: What Everyone Should Know
🔸Stepping Stones to Improve Your Mental Wellness
🔸Navigating Menopause & Perimenopause
🔸Osteoporosis - What to Know and What YOU Can Do About It!
You won't want to miss the incredible appetizers, women's health tables, and education! We hope to see you there!
Learn more: https://spoonerhealth.com/event/womens-wellness-night/

02/23/2026

Join us for our spring blood drive on Thursday, March 26 in Classrooms A&B. Appointments are required and can be made directly on the American Red Cross website or app. Just search 'Spooner Health' or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Spooner%20Health

02/14/2026

📪The latest issue of Living Well magazine has arrived in mailboxes. It's full of great articles including:
❄ Service Spotlight: Rehab
❄ Upcoming Event: Women's Wellness Night
❄ Colonoscopy Q&A
❄ Patient Story: Esprit de Corps
If yours has yet to arrive, you can read it on our website https://spoonerhealth.com/

02/12/2026

Congratulations to these team members who achieved incredible milestones in their careers at Spooner Health! Thank you for your dedication to our patients, team, and community!

5 Years
• Bailee Ince – Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
• Rochelle Erickson – Human Resource Generalist/Compliance Officer
• Deidre Perkins – Medical Technologist, Lab
• Tom Morris - Culinary Director
• John DeCleene – Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services
10 Years
• Cori Miller – Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Services
• Sarah Meeds - Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy
• Kristin Swonger – Registered Nurse, Inpatient
15 Years
• Kati Stumph – Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Services
20 Years
• Kelly Howard – Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
• Steph Gleason - Diagnostic Imaging Director
25 Years
• Rachel Keenan – Registered Nurse, Inpatient
30 Years
• Clint Miller - Chief Nursing Officer
35 Years
• Mike Schafer - Chief Executive Officer
45 Years & Retiree
• Nancy Barbee - Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy
Retirees
• Dave Wahlstrom - Plant Operations Director (45 Years)
• Barb Melton - Materials Management Clerk (16 Years)

Please join the Spooner Health team in congratulating these incredible employees on their milestone anniversaries and retirements.

02/02/2026

The Volunteers of Spooner Health organization is now accepting applications for their scholarship opportunity for local students going into a health-related field. Scholarships available:
🎓Traditional: Open to graduating Spooner High School seniors
🎓Non-traditional: Open to individuals returning to school to pursue a healthcare career

Deadline: March 31, 2026. At least two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships will be given in memory of Lu McLellan, Inez Schafer, and Mary Sundeen.

Applications are available at Spooner High School or online at www.SpoonerHealth.com/Students

01/30/2026

🏷️🎉Enjoy 40% off savings in the gift shop the entire month of February! Did you know that the gift shop is run by the Volunteers of Spooner Health? Proceeds from the gift shop fund projects like the scholarship program, scales to support CHF patients, sensory toys for pediatric patients, hygiene items for local food pantries, and much more.

Gift Shop Hours for February: Monday-Wednesday from 10am to 1pm.

12/24/2025

🎄Our team wishes you a very happy holiday season and a healthy new year!

12/22/2025

🎁 If you have some last minute shopping to do, the Volunteers of Spooner Health are having a sale in the gift shop on Tuesday, December 23 from 10 am to 1 pm. Enjoy 25% off storewide to wrap up your holiday shopping!

12/22/2025

As you're preparing to travel for the holidays, please keep these helpful tips in mind to make sure you arrive at your destination safely. For detailed tips and more winter safety resources, visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/winter-weather.htm

12/19/2025

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between 211, 988, and 911? Here is a great resource from Wisconsin Department of Health Services to help you know which number to call.

What’s the difference between 211, 988, and 911?
Call:
➡ 211 for health and human services resources and information
➡ 988 for mental health and substance use support
➡ 911 for emergencies