One year since HSHS hospitals closed, WI legislators share where we stand now

21 Mar 2025


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Saturday March 22, marks one year since HSHS St. Joseph’s and HSHS Sacred Heart hospitals closed their doors for good. Wisconsin legislators share where we stand a year later, given that the Chippewa Valley looked a lot different.

In addition to the two hospitals, more than a dozen clinics closed as well.

Wisconsin Senator Jeff Smith says the closures of these healthcare outlets captures something deeper.

“I think this has really shined a light on a system that is broken, it’s a for-profit health system that we live in” Smith said.

Read the full article here.