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August 23, 2017

A group of administrators and executive directors from across the state gathered to discuss current health care issues pertinent to their respective facilities with U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in Marshfield Monday, Aug. 14. Topics included Medicaid, health care reform, and a public hearing for which Johnson said he would fly a few administrators to Washington D.C.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Larson

A never ending death spiral: SV Health & Rehab faces closure

Kevin Larson found himself in a room with Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) Monday, Aug. 15 in Marshfield. The administrator of Spring Valley Health...

lifestyle/health August 23, 2017 - 2:00pm

The Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center has seen financial challenges escalate over the last six months. Administrator Kevin Larson said it was important for the nursing home to open up lines of dialogue with the community to keep the facility operating.

Matthew Lambert / RiverTown Multimedia

It’s not too late to save SV Health and Rehab Center

The Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center has been struggling, along with most other Wisconsin long-term care centers. In February, the Lutheran...

lifestyle August 23, 2017 - 9:30am

August 10, 2017

Though children and adults make up the largest number of Medicaid enrollment, people with disabilities and the elderly account for the highest costs. Graphic: Youssef Rddad / RiverTown Multimedia

Critics caution Medicaid cuts could land more people with disabilities in nursing homes

Ramsey Lee values his independence. Born with cerebral palsy and confined to a wheelchair, the 37-year-old Hudson resident uses Medicaid for...

news August 10, 2017 - 10:12am

May 26, 2017

Wisconsin roundup: Lawmakers continue UW tuition freeze, drop 2018 tuition cut; 10 more state news stories

MADISON — UW-System students who live in Wisconsin could have their tuition frozen for two more years. The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee...

news May 26, 2017 - 8:59am