Funding will be distributed to local United Ways across the Marshfield Clinic region to support measurable health improvement initiatives
MADISON and MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Marshfield Clinic today announced a $90,000 contribution to United Way of Wisconsin to strengthen community health improvement efforts across central and northern Wisconsin. United Way of Wisconsin will distribute the funds to local United Ways within the Marshfield Clinic service area, supporting programs and partnerships that improve health and well‑being for individuals and families.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to improving health, supporting families, and building stronger communities across Wisconsin,” said Charlene Mouillé, President & CEO of United Way of Wisconsin. “By directing these dollars to local United Ways, we’re ensuring investments reach the community partners closest to the work—and to the people who benefit most.”
With this investment, Marshfield Clinic continues to demonstrate a long‑standing commitment to addressing substance use, behavioral health, access to care, food security, and other social drivers of health across Wisconsin and Michigan. The organization’s scale, reach, and deep community roots help demonstrate the meaningful role health systems have in improving health.
“Marshfield Clinic is proud to invest in the proven, collaborative model United Way brings to our communities,” said Jay Shrader, Vice President, Community Impact, Marshfield Clinic. “This contribution underscores our leadership in approaching health holistically – beyond clinical care – and our commitment to strengthening rural and underserved communities. When health systems and community partners come together, we can accelerate improvements in areas that matter most.”
Local United Ways Supported Through This Investment
Funding distributed by United Way of Wisconsin will support the following local United Ways located within the Marshfield Clinic Region footprint of Wisconsin and Michigan:
- Marshfield Area United Way
- Merrill Area United Way
- Northwoods United Way
- United Way of Dickinson County
- United Way of Greater Chippewa Valley
- United Way of Marathon County
- United Way of Portage County
- United Way of Rice Lake
- United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties
- United Way of Taylor County
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 55,000 employees and serves more than 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 58 hospitals, 289 clinic locations, 145 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and 1,100 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to nearly 80 specialties. More than 400 residents and fellows are trained each year through graduate medical education with Sanford Health fully funding and supporting 29 of the 40 available programs. Sanford Health also includes Lewis Drug, a pharmacy and retail chain with 60 locations in three states and nearly 190 pharmacists. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
About United Way of Wisconsin:
As a statewide member association, United Way of Wisconsin serves local United Ways, supporting their capacity to individually and collectively help communities thrive. United Ways enhance lives and strengthen communities by collaborating with partners to mobilize the caring power of communities. enabling all individuals in Wisconsin to flourish. United Way of Wisconsin manages several statewide initiatives, including 211 Wisconsin, Volunteer Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Information and Referral Exchange, and Techquity Wisconsin. To learn more, visit unitedwaywi.org.
