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Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is an acute-care hospital and outpatient medical center located in Sturgeon Bay, WI.

We offer primary care, family medicine, and specialty services, with clinics in Algoma, Sister Bay, & Washington Island. Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is an award-winning critical access hospital located in Door County, Wisconsin. For more than 70 years, DCMC has been the leader in health and wellness for Door and Kewaunee counties. Our hospital and outpatient medical center provide a wide range of specialties, including the Women’s and Children’s Center, the Bone and Joint Center of Door County, the Door County Cancer Center, a skilled nursing facility, a rehabilitation services department, and North Shore Medical Clinic. With its main campus in Sturgeon Bay and satellite clinics and rehabilitation services facilities in four smaller communities, DCMC provides expert care, close to home. More than 175 physicians serve on the medical staff. We welcome comments and conversation on our social media pages as we value the perspectives of our community members. However, comments that are unrelated to the post, deemed vulgar, harassing in nature or that perpetuate misinformation will be deleted and users may be blocked from our page. We encourage all of our community members to engage in conversation that is meaningful, respectful, valuable and factual for the sake of a healthier, happier community.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃🍬🍭 Tune in to this episode of Medical Minute to learn how to separate the tricks from the treats! Have a safe and fun weekend!

10/30/2025

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans runs November 1, 2025, through January 15, 2026. To have your coverage begin January 1, 2026, be sure to enroll by December 15, 2025.

If you need help finding or enrolling in a healthcare plan, Door County Medical Center’s Patient Financial Services team offers free assistance. Call 920-746-3502 (option 3) or email DCMC_PFS@dcmedical.org.
You can also explore plan options at HealthCare.gov.

Please note:
Beginning January 1, 2026, Door County Medical Center will no longer be considered an in-network provider for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans. This change follows UnitedHealthcare’s decision to modify its Medicare Advantage network. We encourage you to review your options during open enrollment and reach out for personalized support.

-DCMC will remain in-network for these plans through December 31, 2025.
- Emergency services provided at DCMC will continue to be covered, regardless of network status.
-This change does not affect UnitedHealthcare supplemental plans.

10/28/2025

The Door County Medical Center Foundation is honored to receive a sustainability grant from Door County Community Foundation in support of Door County Medical Center’s Memory Care Services.

DCMC’s Memory Care Services support individuals coping with cognitive challenges—and their care partners, both local and long-distance—to better understand the many causes of cognitive change and what they can do about it. Our team works closely with patients and families to identify dementia causes early, develop individualized treatment strategies, and connect with community-based partners who understand and advocate for optimal well-being.

We are grateful for this continued partnership.

Pictured: John McGinnis, The Door County Community Foundation, Inc. Treasurer and Christy Wisniewski, CMC, Outreach Specialist for Rehab and Memory Care at DCMC.

10/24/2025

Meet Dr. Kali Olson, who provides Obstetric/Gynecological services at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay Clinic Women’s Center.

A Wisconsin native, Dr. Olson grew up in De Pere in a more rural part of town. “The closest hospital system to our home at the time was about 25 minutes away,” she recalls. “After deciding to practice medicine, I hoped to serve a rural community similar to the one I grew up in.” That background, she explains, helps her connect with patients here in Door County. “I have found that patients, especially in rural settings, can be afraid to seek regular care until a health problem becomes severe. An annual checkup is a great place to establish a relationship with a provider, so patients can feel more at ease coming in with their concerns. This checkup can also help prevent serious issues by completing regular screenings.”

“One of the things I’m most passionate about in ob/gyn is the prevention of cervical cancer through recommended screening and HPV vaccination,” she notes. “I’m also passionate about women’s health care in rural settings, given the continued closures of labor and delivery units in these areas, putting people at greater risk.”

Learn more about Dr. Olson’s approach to care on our latest blog: https://www.dcmedical.org/news-and-events/meet-dr-kali-olson.

10/22/2025

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with an invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Dr. Heise breaks down the risks in this episode of Medical Minute.

10/20/2025

Washington Island Clinic Schedule Update! Please note that the Washington Island Clinic will be closed on November 27 & 28, 2025.

On the following dates, the clinic waiting room will be open for administrative services only (no medical care provided):

-Nov. 24–26, 2025
-Dec. 3 & 12, 2025
-Jan. 14 & 15, 2026 (Jan. 15 until 11 AM)

During administrative hours, our team will be available to help schedule appointments and take messages. For urgent medical concerns, calls will be routed to our Sister Bay medical team for assistance. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

10/17/2025

'Thick thighs save lives' — Wait, what? Tune in to this episode of Medical Minute and find out 🏋️

10/16/2025

Myth vs. Fact with DCMC CEO Brian Stephens: Understanding UnitedHealthcare’s decision to end Medicare Advantage plans in 2026.

10/14/2025

Congratulations to Tammy Edmundson, our final 2025 Mission & Values Living Our Values Award recipient for exemplifying the Value of VISION. Tammy’s efforts to improve communication for Spanish-speaking patients show a deep understanding of how small changes can have a big impact. By anticipating the needs of our growing community, Tammy is helping create a more inclusive future of care.

“One thing that I love about Tammy is that she is constantly trying to improve. She looks for flaws in the way processes are done and is quick to take action to change it for the better. She is not one of those people who will point out an issue and direct it to someone else, or choose to ignore it; instead, she is going to take it upon herself to be the change. For example, she is currently working on how to improve communication between technologists and their Spanish-speaking patients. She recognized that the instructions for the Marti were outdated and difficult to follow. So what did she do? She had a new instruction sheet printed and laminated within a day. Not to mention she has been working diligently to create an MRI screening form that is entirely in Spanish to ensure adequate patient safety in the MRI environment and make the process easier for Spanish-speaking patients to fill out the forms. Our community continues to grow, and more people speak Spanish as their first language than ever before. Tammy recognizes this and has had the VISION to get ahead of this to continue a high level of care for all.”

10/13/2025

Congratulations to Katrina Estrada, the 2025 winner of Door County Medical Center’s Mission & Values Living Our Values Award for COMPASSION. Katrina exemplifies a sincerity in caring for others that goes far beyond her daily responsibilities. As her nomination states:

“I met Katrina not as a coworker, but as a family member and caregiver of a patient. My father spent his final three days in the ICU here at DCMC, and while it was difficult to nominate only one of the exceptional nurses who took care of him during that time, I knew I had to nominate Katrina for her kindness and compassion.

During that experience, I learned that the nurses at DCMC don’t just treat their patients – they take care of the family as a whole. Katrina was no exception. Since
she is a night nurse, I didn’t see her very often. But each morning, my mom would recount how Katrina checked on not only my father throughout the night, but
on my mom’s well-being, too.

Upon realizing that they lived in the same neighborhood, Katrina gave my mom her cellphone number and told her to call day or night if she needed anything at
all. Katrina even offered to send her son over to mow the lawn if my mom needed it. These seemingly small gestures meant much more than words can describe.
And when my mom accidentally dialed Katrina’s number one morning, Katrina answered immediately, asking what she could do. She didn’t hesitate to offer a
helping hand, or even just an ear to listen.

Throughout this incredibly challenging time, it has been comforting to know that Katrina is right there, just down the street from my mom. Katrina is an excellent
nurse, the very embodiment of compassion, and I am very grateful that she is my mom’s neighbor, too.”

10/11/2025

Join us in celebrating Nancy Anderson, the 2025 recipient of Door County Medical Center’s Mission & Values Living Our Values Award for Excellence. Nancy’s work behind the scenes strengthens DCMC’s ability to care for patients each and every day. Her nomination highlights her dedication, skills, and steadfast support for her colleagues and DCMC’s mission:

“Nancy really qualifies for all four of our values, but if I had to narrow it down, she exemplifies Excellence the most. She has always been a "go-to" person for our team, whether it is for Meditech, supplies, or keeping our space in tip-top shape. Since we have been transitioning to EPIC, she has gone above and beyond to get HSHS [Hospital Sisters Health System] all the information they need. She has created and worked with them to ensure they have everything needed from the Patient Finance side to build in EPIC. She is in every meeting with HSHS to make sure she understands the new process, what is needed, and what the next steps are. She works with PFS leads to make sure we are on the correct calls that will apply to our daily tasks. She has been going above and beyond to make sure PFS department succeeds in EPIC. For this, I am so very grateful for her and everything she does for our team. She also distributes communion to SNF [Skilled Nursing Facility] residents and plays a huge part in the Employee of Choice team. She truly amplifies excellence for Door County Medical Center.”

10/09/2025

Congratulations to Kelsey Smith, the 2025 recipient of Door County Medical Center’s Mission & Values Living Our Values Award for Service. Kelsey, a physical therapist at our Sturgeon Bay Rehab Clinic, is recognized for going above and beyond for her patients and colleagues.

Her nomination says it all:

“Kelsey Smith exemplifies the DCMC value of service. Kelsey continuously goes above and beyond to help each of her coworkers and patients, always focusing on their personal goals and needs. If there is a patient who may be lacking appropriate resources to progress, Kelsey finds creative ways to keep her treatments engaging and tailored to the patient’s personal goals. She is dedicated to the success of her patients, even outside the clinic walls, helping them transition back to a healthy lifestyle through classes like the aquatic hip and knee class at the YMCA, which Kelsey helps teach. She is a patient’s biggest cheerleader and advocate, taking the steps to support them through each step of their plan of care, making time to make that extra phone call to a patient’s P*P or help set up a Care Manager to benefit the patient long-term. She cares wholeheartedly about the outcomes and goals of every patient who enters the clinic, treating each one like family. Much like a caring family member, Kelsey consistently brings new ideas to the table, particularly in identifying safety concerns and staying up-to-date with the latest treatment options based on recently published studies. She shares these new ideas with everyone in the clinic, helping us grow as a team and organization. Several times, she has raced over to the Dollar Store before seeing a patient to find a way to make that patient’s session more engaging or better tailored to their personal goals. One specific example comes to mind when thinking about Kelsey’s kindness and willingness to go the extra mile. When working with a patient with special needs, she learned that his letter to Santa from last year had not been answered, making him nervous about writing a letter this year. Though an unimportant comment to others, Kelsey took this moment to contact Andy for permission to write a letter “from Santa” back to the patient, letting him know that his Christmas wishes had been heard. The patient came into the clinic at his next session and discussed how excited he was for Christmas. Not only is Kelsey a gifted physical therapist, but she cares for those around her, always finding ways to help people feel truly heard. Overall, Kelsey is a genuinely caring person who strives to make our community happier and healthier through her actions in and out of the clinic; people like Kelsey are the reason that we at DCMC stand apart from other healthcare organizations. We are blessed to have her.”

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323 S 18th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI
54235

Website

http://dcmedical.org/

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Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is an award-winning critical access hospital located in Door County, Wisconsin. For more than 70 years, DCMC has been the leader in health and wellness for Door and Kewaunee counties. Our hospital and outpatient medical center provide a wide range of specialties, including the Women’s and Children’s Center, the Bone and Joint Center of Door County, the Door County Cancer Center, a skilled nursing facility, a rehabilitation services department, and North Shore Medical Clinic. With its main campus in Sturgeon Bay and satellite clinics and rehabilitation services facilities in four smaller communities, DCMC provides expert care, close to home. More than 175 physicians serve on the medical staff.