Vilas county, WI

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Vilas County, WI[edit | edit source]

  • Vilas County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,195. Its county seat is Eagle River. The county was created on April 12, 1893, and named for William Freeman Vilas, a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, a U.S. Senator, and Postmaster General under President Grover Cleveland.

Healthcare in Vilas County, WI[edit | edit source]

Ascension Eagle River Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Ascension Eagle River Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Eagle River, the county seat of Vilas County. The hospital provides a wide range of healthcare services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. It is part of the Ascension Health system, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the U.S.

Howard Young Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Howard Young Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital located in Woodruff, a town in neighboring Oneida County. The hospital serves residents of both Oneida and Vilas counties. It offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services including cancer care, heart care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the Ascension Health system.

Health Statistics in Vilas County, WI[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Vilas County ranks 57th out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of premature death, with 8,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the Wisconsin average of 6,700.
  • The county also has a higher than average rate of adult smoking and obesity. About 19% of adults in Vilas County are smokers, compared to the Wisconsin average of 16%. About 30% of adults in the county are obese, compared to the Wisconsin average of 28%.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • While Vilas County faces certain health challenges, its healthcare facilities, Ascension Eagle River Hospital and Howard Young Medical Center, continue to provide essential healthcare services to its residents. Efforts are ongoing to improve the health outcomes in the county and to address the health needs of its population.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Vilas county, WI



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Flanders Christian 1013321660 M University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 2014 Family Practice 240 Maple St Woodruff WI 54568 7153568140
Lindgren Khrystyne 1831621994 F Other 2017 Family Practice Woodruff WI 54568
Masayesva Brett 1437358702 M Other 2000 Family Practice Woodruff WI 54568
Wood Heather 1487975934 F University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 2010 Family Practice Woodruff WI 54568
Mroz Jolanta 1942301726 F Other 1985 Internal Medicine Eagle River WI 54521
Mroz Jolanta 1942301726 F Other 1985 Internal Medicine Woodruff WI 54568



Vilas county, WI - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Vanderlijn Pieter 1437188091 MD M Baylor College Of Medicine 1997 Diagnostic Radiology Woodruff WI 54568
Wilke Andrew 1124086947 MD M University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 1997 Emergency Medicine Eagle River WI 54521



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Harris Stephanie 1396487567 F University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine 2019 Nurse Practitioner 11331 Norman Dr Woodruff WI 54568 7206312400
Mueller Colleen 1003313230 F Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Woodruff WI 54568
Cassford Paula 1275513525 NP F Other 2002 Physician Assistant 129 Old Abe Rd Lac Du Flambeau WI 54538 7155883371


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