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 these Wisconsin locations will be closed or begin the process of closing until further notice: Adams, Athens, Birnamwood, Edgar, Gilman Hurley, Marathon, Nekoosa, Prentice, Rib Lake, Rome, Three Lakes and 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. Aspirus will utilize telemedicine via phone or video conferencing when it is possible.
“Closing these locations allows us to use staff and resources where they are needed most and ensure our hospitals are staffed appropriately to care for our communities during a possible surge in COVID-19 activity,” said Matt Brewer, Vice President of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer of Aspirus Medical Group.