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Black River Health announces change in blood provider
As of March 2, 2026, ImpactLife has become the sole provider of blood and components for patient transfusions for Black River Health.
Black River Health Recognized with National Awards for Excellence in Wound Healing
Black River Health is proud to announce that its Wound Care Center has been awarded three national awards for quality and patient satisfaction.
Black River Health Now Accepting Volunteen Program Applications
Applications are now available for the 2026 Summer Volunteen Program sponsored by the Volunteers of Black River Health.
Read the Winter 2026 Edition of Momentum
Sharing true stories about local people, with real advice from our doctors and advanced practice clinicians.
Black River Health opens new inpatient pharmacy and waiting area at Black River Memorial Hospital
A new inpatient pharmacy, waiting area, and restrooms for the medical-surgical unit is now available for Black River Health patients at Black River Memorial Hospital.
Volunteers of Black River Health scholarship applications now available
Application packets for Volunteers of Black River Health’s health career and Volunteen scholarships are now available on the Black River Health website and at area high schools, universities, and technical colleges. The deadline for submitting applications is April 15.
Love Lights
A donation of $5 reserves either a white light in memory of a deceased loved one or a colored light in honor of a relative or friend.
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…