Marshfield Clinic, a long-time collaborator with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point\u2019s healthcare and wellness programs, has been presented with the UW Regents Business Partnership Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leadership from Marshfield Clinic, UW-Stevens Point and the Universities of Wisconsin attended a ceremony at the Laird Center for Medical Research at Marshfield Clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis award illustrates how critical our business partners are to the success of the Universities of Wisconsin,\u201d said Regent Jack Salzwedel \u201cMarshfield Clinic, a landmark central Wisconsin health organization, has a relationship with UW-Stevens Point that goes back decades. It has been crucial to the ongoing economic, and literal health, of central and northcentral Wisconsin.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The partnership between the university and Marshfield Clinic supports clinical education and internship opportunities within UW-Stevens Point\u2019s School of Health Sciences and Wellness<\/a>, as well as scholarships, medical care for athletes and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of the greatest challenges we face is the need for more skilled healthcare professionals, and that\u2019s why partnerships like this are so important,\u201d said Dr. Brian Hoerneman, president and CEO of Marshfield Clinic. \u201cTogether, we are building a workforce pipeline that can improve the health and well-being of Wisconsin communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur relationship demonstrates a shared commitment to excellence,\u201d said UW-Stevens Point\u2019s Interim Chancellor Pratima Gandhi. \u201cPartnering with Marshfield Clinic has a vital role in building healthier communities and expanding access to care in rural areas through education and health career pathways.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The collaboration includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n