Forest county, WI

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Forest County, Wisconsin[edit | edit source]

Forest County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,304. Its county seat is Crandon. The county was created in 1885 and organized in 1887. It is named after the forests contained within its limits.

Healthcare in Forest County, Wisconsin[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Forest County, Wisconsin is primarily provided by two main facilities: Ascension Eagle River Hospital and Howard Young Medical Center. These facilities offer a range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the residents of Forest County.

Ascension Eagle River Hospital[edit | edit source]

Ascension Eagle River Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Eagle River, Wisconsin. It is part of the Ascension Wisconsin network of healthcare facilities. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services.

In 2020, Ascension Eagle River Hospital was recognized by the National Rural Health Association as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for Quality.

Howard Young Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Howard Young Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital located in Woodruff, Wisconsin. It is part of the Ascension Wisconsin network of healthcare facilities. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services.

In 2020, Howard Young Medical Center was recognized by the National Rural Health Association as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for Quality.

Other Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

In addition to these two main facilities, Forest County is also served by a number of other healthcare providers. These include the Forest County Potawatomi Health & Wellness Center, which provides primary care services to the Potawatomi community, and the Crandon Clinic, which offers a range of outpatient services.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, Forest County has a total area of 1,046 square miles (2,710 km2), of which 1,014 square miles (2,630 km2) is land and 32 square miles (83 km2) (3.1%) is water. The population density is 9.2 inhabitants per square mile (3.5/km2).

The United States Department of Health and Human Services reports that in 2019, the leading causes of death in Forest County were heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries. The county also has a higher than average rate of smoking and obesity compared to the rest of Wisconsin.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Forest county, WI



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Brandner Richard 1598954398 MD M Medical College Of Wisconsin 1975 Family Practice Crandon WI 54520
Lindgren Khrystyne 1831621994 F Other 2017 Family Practice Crandon WI 54520



Forest county, WI - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Samuelson Bonnie 1962432658 F University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 1994 Emergency Medicine Family Practice Crandon WI 54520



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Packard Grant 1033488788 M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2011 Chiropractic Crandon WI 54520
Buch Shelly 1114106184 F Other 2007 Nurse Practitioner Crandon WI 54520
Kassler Corrie 1063762482 F Other 2012 Nurse Practitioner Crandon WI 54520
Katchko Suzette 1073773677 F Other 2008 Nurse Practitioner Crandon WI 54520
Leverson Paul 1407350317 M Other 1994 Physical Therapy Crandon WI 54520


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