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Stay Healthy, Learn Happy: Ensure Your Child is Ready for School with Well-Child Checkups
As the summer days start to wind down, it’s that time of year again — back to school! Along with preparing backpacks and school supplies, it’s crucial to prioritize your child’s health and well-being before they head back to the classroom. At Burnett Medical Center, we are dedicated to ensuring your child’s health is in…
Read MoreWhen To Visit a Walk-In Clinic Instead of the Emergency Room for Your Healthcare Needs
Did you know that Burnett Medical Center has a walk-in clinic right here in Grantsburg, WI? Many people may not know that not all acute health issues require a visit to the emergency room. Some medical issues that require immediate attention but aren’t life-threatening are better suited for walk-in clinics, like the one at Burnett…
Read MoreWhat is ENT?
ENT stands for Ears, Nose and Throat, and is believed to be one of the oldest medical specialties in the U.S. ENT doctors, also referred to as an otolaryngologist, are trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the…
Read MoreGo With Your Gut…
While scheduling your colonoscopy is one of those dreaded tasks on the to-do list, it’s one of the most important. Colon cancer is very common, and it can affect anyone. The good news is, it is treatable when caught early! What is a Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed by a surgeon to…
Read MoreRadiology and Imaging
The x-ray changed the medical field forever. The ability to see inside the body has made Diagnostic Imaging crucial to modern medical care. With the variety of imaging services available at BMC, we can diagnose and treat a wide range of medical needs. What is Diagnostic Imaging? Diagnostic Imaging is the term used to define…
Read MoreBMC’s COVID Updates
COVID-19 vaccinations On December 17, 2020, BMC received its first supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. It was delivered for distribution to frontline healthcare workers and to BMC’s Continuing Care Center residents. Those doses were all administered, in a timely fashion, to our hospital staff and Continuing Care Center residents within 48 hours. BMC received…
Read MoreBurnett Medical Center Celebrates 90th Anniversary and National Rural Health Day
Back in 1930, the first hospital in Grantsburg opened on November 19th. The cost was $25,700. Forty-seven residents purchased initial shares in the corporation. Two physicians and one surgeon were on the medical staff. Fast-forward to today and Burnett Medical Center is not just a hospital but also a long-term care facility and family practice…
Read MoreNew Signage Installed at Burnett Medical Center
Burnett Medical Center is pleased to announce the completion of the next phase of its brand identity transition. These changes come at a time when Burnett Medical Center is working diligently to evolve the patient and employee experience. As previously mentioned, the transition to the new logo would occur over the next several months.…
Read MoreSame Name, New Logo
Burnett Medical Center is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand identity, redesigned logo, and updated website. These changes come at a time when Burnett Medical Center is working diligently to evolve the patient and employee experience. In the process of designing the new logo and developing the new brand identity, Burnett…
Read MoreGrantsburg Telcom Donates to the Burnett Medical Center Foundation
The Burnett Medical Center Foundation is a non-profit public organization whose mission is to inspire community philanthropy to advance exceptional healthcare for patients at Burnett Medical Center. During the first nine years of the Foundation’s existence, they have raised over $252,000 which has been provided to Burnett Medical Center for the purchase of new equipment…
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