June 27, 2023

Passion for Excellence. Compassion for People.

Every day, we show compassion for our patients, their loved ones, and one another. Below are a few recent examples from our intranet's Recognition Wall. To recognize a co-worker or view more staff recognitions, click here.

Shannon Goodenough, Medical Reception, Aspirus Riverview Clinic-Wisconsin Rapids

Shannon always does anything we ask with a smile. No matter what it is or how difficult, she is always so kind and happy to help! She really does make the clinic a little brighter! Thanks, Shannon, for being so awesome. We all appreciate you and your wonderful attitude and smile so very much! :-)

Juliet Shuler, Medical Reception, Aspirus Behavioral Health Clinic-Wilshire Blvd.  

Julie ~ Thank you for going above and beyond to take care of duties assigned in your role and additional duties above and beyond to assist in the clinic flow. We have heard from your peers how much they appreciate this! You are a true asset to our behavioral health team!

Jacquelyn Aron, Respiratory Therapy, Aspirus Riverview Hospital

Thank you for the additional attention, patience, and mentoring you are providing to our new RT during her departmental orientation and the additional training you are providing to Aspirus Divine Savior RT in performing PFTs. Your proficiency and experience will prepare and benefit them both advantageously.

Myron Koziczkowski, Maintenance, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

Myron ~ Your dedication and compassion for our hospital is second to none. Your 40+ years and knowledge of the building is invaluable. You strive to help others, live for perfection, and –most of all – treat everyone with the utmost respect. It's a true privilege to work with you!

Crystal Quackenbush, Nursing, Aspirus Adams Clinic 

Crystal is an absolute rock star, and I'm so grateful to call her a co-worker!! She's always so willing to help and goes above and beyond each and every time that she does. Thank you, Crystal!! You're very much appreciated!

Amanda Pryne, Emergency, Aspirus Plover Hospital

Amanda ~ Thank you for all that you do. You are understanding, and I really love working with you. You truly are a very dedicated, giving, and compassionate person. Thank you so much!

What Our Patients are Saying

Some Comments from Recent NRC Patient Satisfaction Surveys

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

All the nurses were fantastic. Kind and caring. Thoughtful. The doctor and assistant were great. Super nice. The anesthesiologist was great as well. Very attentive. Having a colonoscopy is stressful leading up to it, but once in hospital, it was less stressful. The care from everyone was top notch. Very impressed.

Aspirus Doctors Clinic Walk-In

The whole crew at Wisconsin Rapids was AWESOME! They LISTENED TO ME!! They cared. I was miserable, and they got me in and out and some meds to take care of the infection from my tooth being pulled elsewhere!! I cannot THANK THEM ENOUGH!!! Good to know there are providers who listen and care!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!

Dr. Oscar Padilla, Aspirus Plover Clinic-Vern Holmes Drive, Family Medicine

Dr. Padilla took the time to thoroughly and thoughtfully explain topics. He brought me over to the computer screen and walked me through what he was looking at. I was informed, comfortable, and listened to throughout the visit. He answered questions I didn't know I had. Also, Dr. Padilla's artwork around the location was very fun to look at!

Dr. Robert Cornwell, Aspirus Doctors Clinic, Internal Medicine

Dr. Cornwell is attentive to your needs. He doesn't talk down to you. He explains things thoroughly, so you understand what, if any, changes were made. He gives you a copy of your visit, what was discussed, any changes made. He is also kind and courteous. A great doctor!

Kristin Peterson, APNP, Aspirus Plover Clinic-Vern Holmes Drive, Neurology

I'm so glad to have this provider. She is the only one who listened to me and didn't use my age against me. She is a great listener, answers any questions, and doesn't give up. By far, one of the best!

Dr. Amy Falk, Aspirus Doctors Clinic, Pediatrics

I strongly recommend Dr. Falk. She never rushes us or makes us feel like we are bothersome. I love that she talks right to my kids to get their perspective instead of looking past them and only talking to me. She is kind and caring and considerate to my family's unique situations.

Aspirus Sponsors Riverfront Rendezvous

Aspirus Health is pleased to once again be a premium sponsor of Riverfront Rendezvous at Stevens Point's Pfiffner Park.

The free, three-day festival includes lots of live entertainment, food and beverage vendors, fishing and trivia contests, pickleball and horseshoes tournaments, and a family zone with inflatables and other fun kids' activities. It concludes with fireworks over the Wisconsin River at dusk on Sunday, July 2.

Our Aspirus tent will be set up between the park and river to provide a place out of the sun (and hopefully not rain) for anyone who would like to enjoy it.

Patient Safety Tip

Healthcare Construction - ICRA/PCRA

Why: EC.02.06.05 requires facilities to conduct a pre-construction risk assessment for air quality requirements, infection control, utility requirements, noise, vibration, and other hazards that affect care, treatment, and services, and then take action to minimize risks during demolition, construction, renovation, or general maintenance.

Call to Action: Contact Facilities Management and Infection Prevention when initiating construction projects to obtain assistance with completing a risk assessment.

Questions? Contact your local infection preventionist or facilities manager.

School Supply Drive at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital is proud to serve as a donation site for Project Fresh Start, a community-wide school supply drive that helps ensure all students have the supplies they need to succeed in school.

Southwest Division News

Welcome to Our Newest Employee

Maggie Willfahrt

Ultrasound Technologist

Imaging

Aspirus Riverview Hospital

Aspirus Riverview Behavioral Health Welcomes Kim Fairchild

Aspirus Riverview Behavioral Health welcomes Kim Fairchild, MA, LPC, clinical mental health therapist. Kim is specially trained in family, child, and adolescent counseling. She works collaboratively with other providers, community resources, and patient family members to create a supportive safety net for patients as they work toward recovery and wellness.

Kim takes a special interest in assisting patients who are experiencing depression and anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and relationship issues. Her primary therapeutic frameworks are play therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement, brain spotting, and client-centered approaches.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Kim earned a master of arts degree in community counseling from Lakeland University in Plymouth and a bachelor of arts degree in social work from Wichita State University. She is a licensed professional counselor with the State of Wisconsin.

In her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, watching Wisconsin sports teams, playing with her “herd of dogs,” reading, getting creative in her “she shed,” and gardening. A bowler for 35+ years, she has competed at the collegiate and professional level and has been a collegiate bowling coach.

Birthplace Receives Special Delivery

Babies born at Aspirus Riverview Family Birthplace are going home with a new book or toy, thanks to Ruby Marti, Miss Wisconsin Rapids Outstanding Teen.

Ruby organized a book and toy drive at local elementary schools and recently visited the birthplace to deliver what she collected. The project supports her social impact initiative, "Silence is NOT Golden: Early Language Matters," which promotes language and communication skills.

The Outstanding Teen competition is for teens between 13 and 18 to earn scholarships and professional development within the Miss America Organization. Ruby, who is about to begin her freshman year at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School, traveled to Oshkosh last week to compete for the title of Miss Wisconsin Outstanding Teen. She was the second runner up from a field of 19 teens, earning a $700 scholarship!

Accepting the donated books and toys on behalf of Aspirus Riverview Family Birthplace are Ashley Eberhardt, RN (left), and Angel Schmidt, RN.

Bob Smith

President, Southeast WI Division

Brian Kief

President, South & Southwest WI Divisions

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