Jennifer Jenich-Laplander
LAURIUM Residents of Iron and Ontonagon Counties and their surrounding area no longer need to travel to receive women’s health services. Aspirus Health expanded access to these important services to meet the growing needs of patients. Certified Nurse Midwife Allison Harr, DNP, CNM, is now seeing patients at Aspirus Iron River and Aspirus Ontonagon.
“We are excited to offer the highest levels of specialty care close to home,” said Rhonda Buckallew, director of clinics for Aspirus. “Women’s Health is very important for women of all ages, and now they have much quicker access to care no matter what age or stage they might be going through.”
Aspirus Keweenaw
UPPER PENINSULA – Three Upper Peninsula hospitals – Aspirus Ironwood, Aspirus Keweenaw and Aspirus Ontonagon – were chosen by the Hester Davis Nursing Foundation (HD Nursing) to receive the 2021 Organization Excellence Award. This award is considered a huge achievement for all staff at Aspirus as it takes multiple departments working together to keep fall prevention processes a top priority.
Winners of this national award must: Demonstrate a strong culture of safety. Populate key leadership positions with individuals dedicated to service. Embrace the science of the HD Nursing Program. Demonstrate a 25-percent improvement from baseline in fall or injury rates, evidencing a commitment to the phases of the HD Nursing Falls Program.