Marshfield Medical Center designated IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence
Marshfield Medical Center designated IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence MARSHFIELD, WI – The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has designated Marshfield Medical Center as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes institutions that have created stewardship programs led by infectious diseases-trained physicians and pharmacists that advance science in antimicrobial resistance. The institutions also have achieved standards aligned with
Lincoln County Health Department Brings Awareness to Tick-borne Illnesses and Blastomycosis
Lincoln County has historically had a higher rate of tick-borne diseases and Blastomycosis (Blasto) than other areas in Wisconsin. In an effort to spread awareness, Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) has purchased educational metal signs for Lincoln County trails. Signs have been placed on the Hiawatha Trail, New Wood Park, Underdown Recreation, Prairie Dells Scenic Area, Otter Lake Recreation, Tug Lake, Echo Lake, Crystal Lake, and the River Bend Trail. Ticks are typically most active in Wisconsin
Lincoln County Tourism Saw Record-Breaking Year in 2024
Lincoln County Tourism Saw Record-Breaking Year in 2024 Tourism generated $113 million in economic impact in 2024 in Lincoln County, contributing to Wisconsin record-breaking roll Merrill Wi (June 16, 2025) The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2024 economic impact data, showing Lincoln County tourism generated a record $113 million, which contributed to Wisconsin tourism’s third consecutive record-breaking year. Statewide, all-time high visitation drove Wisconsin tourism’s record-breaking