Aspirus Ironwood Hospital issued the following announcement on April 13
Aspirus is temporarily closing some primary care clinics in order to support the needs for additional staffing and resources at its hospitals in the event of a surge in COVID-19 patients.
Aspirus clinics in the following locations will be closed or begin the process of closing until further notice:
- Adams
- Athens
- Birnamwood
- Bruce Crossing, Mich.
- Crystal Falls, Mich.
- Edgar
- Gilman
- Hurley
- Lake Linden, Mich.
- Marathon
- Nekoosa
- Prentice
- Rib Lake
- Rome
- Three Lakes
- Wittenberg
Some physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses and other staff from these locations will be re-deployed to other Aspirus clinic locations. Others will support needs at the various Aspirus hospitals throughout the region.
Patients will continue to have access to primary and specialty care services at Aspirus’ remaining clinics throughout north central Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus will work with patients to utilize technology whenever possible to offer visits via telephone or video conferencing. If patients need to be seen in person, they will be directed to an appropriate location based on their needs during the appointment process.
Patients will be contacted by their doctor’s office if these closures impact existing appointments. Anyone in need of an appointment can continue to call their local Aspirus clinic and be directed to the appropriate options for care.
If you think you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, you are encouraged to call the Aspirus COVID-19 Hotline at 1-844-568-0701.
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