For the City Times

MARSHFIELD – To help “flatten the curve,” Marshfield Clinic Health System is implementing temporary changes in the hours of operations at our centers throughout Wisconsin. These changes will allow the system to reallocate providers, staff, and supplies in anticipation of a surge of patients who may have COVID-19 and most importantly, keep our patients and staff safe.

All of our hospitals remain open 24/7. Patients are encourged to call ahead and verify if their appointments are still scheduled and if the appointment has been moved to a different location. These hours may change as the situation evolves and will be updated at marshfieldclinic.org.

“We realize this is a difficult decision, but we are doing this to be most prepared to treat our patients with COVID-19 symptoms. We need to be ready for the surge of cases. We need to keep our staff and patients safe, and minimize exposure. That means limiting face-to-face contact,” the health system said in a release.

 “Our patients who are ill and need to see a physician will be seen. Our cancer care centers remain open. Call and we will find a way for the patient to get the care and treatment they need.”

Telehealth is a key resource

Marshfield Clinic Health System patients can contact Nurse Line at 1-844-342-6276 with questions. Non-Health System patients can use Care My Way, available seven days a week from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Visit marshfieldclinic.org/care-my-way for more information.

You may also call our COVID-19 Helpline, open 24/7, at 877-998-0880, to ask questions and get factual information about the virus.

New online COVID-19 screening tool

Concerned that you have COVID-19 symptoms? Visit marshfieldclinic.org to use our online screening tool for COVID-19 symptoms. Click on the pop-up chat box in the lower right corner of your computer or mobile device and type your message.

Hours of Operation: Hospitals

Marshfield Medical Center (Marshfield) – Hospital services remain 24/7, with potential modifications to select services. Majority of medical offices will remain open Monday thru Friday. Cancer Care Services remain Monday-Friday.

Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville – Hospital services remain 24/7, with potential modifications to select services.

Hours of Operation: Centers

Colby Center – Will remain open as a walk-in clinic Monday thru Friday 6:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Greenwood Center – Temporarily Closed as of 3/25 (patients redirected to MMC-Neillsville or Colby Center).

Loyal Center – Temporarily closed; patients redirected to Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville. Physical Therapy closed. Occupational health continues to provide pre-employment services 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stevens Point Center – No changes in hours or closure. Urgent Care has been temporarily closed. Cancer Care services remain Monday-Friday.

Stratford Center – Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Thursday.

Wisconsin Rapids Center – No changes in hours or closure. Suspended some outreach – orthopedics after 3/26, podiatry 3/27, cardiology 3/26, nephrology.