WELCOME TO
BLACK
RIVER
HEALTH
Who is Black River Health?
Black River Health is the embodiment of healthcare excellence in Jackson County. We are the result of the combination of Black River Memorial Hospital and Krohn Clinic, established to meet our community's evolving health needs.
Black River Health captures the unity and strength we gain not just as two organizations becoming one, but as a community. It signifies that we are all in this together-patients, healthcare providers, and community members alike-to ensure a healthier community.
A Shared Vision
This combining of equals is driven by a shared vision to create a healthier community through collaboration and innovation. Black River Health combines the strengths of Black River Memorial Hospital and Krohn Clinic to elevate healthcare in Jackson County. Our unified commitment ensures exceptional, patient-centered care that adapts to our community's changing needs. Together, we are building a future where high-quality healthcare is accessible to all, fostering a healthier, thriving community.
Benefits
to the
Community
Community Focus: We will function as a comprehensive team to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of our community.
Expanding Care: This union will help us recruit more providers, introduce new specialties, and improve more lives.
Local Decision-making: Decisions about healthcare services will continue to be made locally, ensuring we remain focused on the right needs for our community now and in the future.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Our leadership team, co-led by Dr. Michelle Clark-Forsting and Carl Selvick, is dedicated to maintaining a physician-led partnership. This ensures that clinical insights guide our strategic decisions, keeping patient care at the forefront of everything we do. Our unified leadership reflects our commitment to a collaborative and inclusive approach.
Michelle Clark-Forsting
MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP
Chief Physician Executive
Carl Selvick
PharmD, MBA, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
A Long-Standing Partnership
Our journey together ultimately began in 1963, when the Krohn Clinic organization donated its hospital to the community, leading to the formation of Black River Memorial Hospital in 1966. Over the years, we have worked closely together, sharing a common goal of improving healthcare services and promoting community health.
Looking to the future
The formation of Black River Health is a bold step toward addressing the evolving health needs of Jackson County. We aim to create a healthier future for you.
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