Public Invited to Preserving Pathways Roundtable on Healthcare

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Discussion Coming to Marshfield Clinic on May 31

submitted by UW-Marshfield/Wood County

Over the past 50 years, much of the country’s population—and especially the Midwest—has been shifting further away from rural areas, opting for urban and suburban settings instead. This trend causes a negative ripple effect across communities and industries. As the population declines, local businesses face a reduced available workforce, funding for school districts decreases, fewer classes are offered to students, and access to quality healthcare grows restrictive.

To address these critical issues and help provide innovative solutions, UW Colleges and UW-Extension are partnering with Northern Wisconsin communities, organizations and government agencies to host Preserving Pathways: A Neighborhood Conversation Series. The series of three roundtables will focus on the topics of education on May 30 in Rice Lake, healthcare on May 31 in Marshfield and the economy on June 1 in Marinette.

The discussion on healthcare takes place at Marshfield Clinic and is open to the public. Reserve your seat at this free event by visiting www.uwcxroundtables.com

Preserving Pathways: A Neighborhood Conversation Series
Wednesday, May 31, 9 a.m.
Marshfield Clinic, Froehlke Auditorium
Laird Center for Medical Research
1000 N. Oak Avenue, Marshfield

UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Cathy Sandeen will facilitate the discussion, and panelists include:

Matthew J. Jansen, M.D., Division of Education Medical Director, Marshfield Clinic
Susan Schueler-Sheveland, Wood County Human Services Outpatient Clinic Manager
Amber Canto, FoodWIse State Coordinator, UW-Extension
Judee Richardson, Director of Curricular and Academic Development for UW Flexible Option, UW-Extension
Patti Thwaits, wisPACT Coordinator, UW-Marathon County

Have questions or need more information? Contact Emily Campbell, Public Information Officer, at emily.campbell@uwex.uwc.edu or 608-262-2282.

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