Veterans visiting Marshfield Medical Center now have a dedicated space to connect with fellow service members.
The new veterans lounge opened near the hospital’s lobby at 611 N. St. Joseph Ave., Sanford Health News reported. The room features chairs, couches, a television, reading material, and artwork. It is located close to the facility’s coffee shop.
“This lounge stands as a symbol of our gratitude. It is designed to be a place of connection and community for all current and past members of the armed forces and the loved ones who walk beside them,” said President Dr. Brian Hoerneman, Marshfield Clinic CEO and President, told Sanford Health News.
“The opening of this Veterans Lounge today is another step in our journey to ensure that those who have given so much for our country receive the care, respect and support they truly deserve,” Hoerneman said.
Marshfield Clinic signed the Veteran Interoperability Pledge to partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This agreement allows staff to instantly recognize veteran status and connect patients to specialized benefits under the PACT Act and COMPACT Act. Medical data moves between systems to coordinate patient care.
The VetCoor Program provides dedicated Veteran Service Care Coordinators. These coordinators assist with discharge planning and address social needs for veteran patients.
Marshfield Clinic holds recognition as a “Veteran Employer of Choice.” Hundreds of veterans work across the organization. The health system supports employee educational growth through scholarships and provides supplemental pay during military deployments.
Veterans who apply for positions receive an automatic screening interview. The Marshfield Military and Veteran Employee Resource Group includes over 100 members. The group hosts County Veteran Service Officer Coffee Talks and leads regional Veterans Day and Memorial Day recognitions.
Marshfield Medical Center hosts a traveling display banner exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum titled “Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name.” The exhibit remains on display through Nov. 30.
The collection includes a photograph for each of the 1,161 Wisconsinites officially listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Additional photos represent names listed on The Highground Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Neillsville.
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