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Black River Memorial Hospital Recognized with Rural Health Awards for Quality and Outcomes
Black River Memorial Hospital has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality and Outcomes.
Black River Health Recognized as Wisconsin Hospital Association Checkpoint Top Performer
Black River Health has been awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) for achieving Checkpoint Top Performer status in key quality and patient safety categories during the 2024–2025 period. The recognition highlights Black…
Julia Smith, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Wins ACHE Young Healthcare Executive Award
Black River Health is proud to announce that Julia Smith, Vice President of Patient Care Services, has been named the recipient of the 2025 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Wisconsin Regent’s Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. Presented…
Black River Health Announces Opening of Black River Health Pharmacy
Black River Health is excited to announce the launch of its newest service to the community: Black River Health Pharmacy. Beginning October 1, 2025, the pharmacy will begin operations at the current location of Black River Falls Clinic Pharmacy. “Since 1973, Black…
Volunteers of Black River Health award scholarships
The Volunteers of Black River Health (BRH) scholarship committee reviewed information from all applicants and selected this year’s recipients. A $2,000 health career scholarship was awarded to Emily Herzberg, Melrose. Emily is attending Des Moines University – College…
Black River Health Recognized Nationally as a 2025 Top Workplace in Healthcare
Black River Health is proud to announce it has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in Healthcare, a national recognition based entirely on employee feedback. “While we don’t strive for recognition or awards,” said Carl Selvick, Chief Executive Officer of Black River…
Black River Health Obstetrics Nurse Receives National Recognition
Congratulations to Dana Hanson, Registered Nurse, for Receiving the Prestigious DAISY Award Black River Health (BRH) is proud to announce that Dana Hanson, Registered Nurse and dedicated member of the BRH Obstetrics (OB) team, has been honored with the esteemed DAISY…
Black River Health’s Holly Winn Honored with Prestigious Award
Holly Winn, recognized for her excellence in operations, has been awarded the esteemed OnCon Icon Top 50 COO Award. The OnCon Icon Awards celebrate outstanding achievements of top organizations and executives worldwide. This prestigious recognition is…
Black River Health Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Black River Health (BRH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cathy Bukowski as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 30 years of experience in healthcare finance, Cathy will play a key role in supporting the health system’s continued success and its…