Latest Updates https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/covid-19-employee-information#goodnews Community health and wellness benefits from Neillsville's 'extraordinary women' During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen how people come together to benefit their community. This was recently demonstrated in Clark County after “100 extraordinary women" raised more than $100,000 for medical equipment at Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville. Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation created the 100 Extraordinary Women initiative to ask for a minimum of 100 women (or men in honor of an “extraordinary woman" in their lives) to donate or pledge $1,000 over three years. The initiative began in March and more than 100 women have already raised $104,900. “This is a way for women in our community to come together in support of health and wellness in our community," said Sheri Dick, gift officer, Foundation. The 100 Extraordinary Women initiative was part of a larger campaign to help build an infusion suite and wellness center at the new hospital currently under construction. The infusion suite will bring chemotherapy and other infusion services to Clark County for the first time, and the Wellness Center will offer needed wellness opportunities in the area. All donations go directly to these two projects at the newly- constructed hospital. Together the community has come together and raised $1.4 million toward the overall campaign goal of $1.75 million. For their donation, each woman will have her name, or name of a woman in honor or memory, permanently listed on the donor recognition wall. Men also could honor or remember a woman who is important to them. Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville construction is scheduled to be completed by February 2021, with an opening date in early May 2021. If you would like to join 100 Extraordinary Women and support the future of health and wellness in Clark County, please contact Sheri Dick at [email protected] or 715-897-3741.

Research Institute studying whether taking statins could prevent dementia Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is participating in a new research study called PREVENTABLE (Pragmatic Evaluation of Events and Benefits of Lipid-Lowering in Older Adults). This study will investigate whether taking atorvastatin, a drug commonly used to lower cholesterol (also called Lipitor®), can help older adults aged 75 and over prevent dementia, disability and heart disease. PREVENTABLE is one of the largest pragmatic trials ever conducted in older adults, and will include more than 20,000 participants from 100 sites across the U.S., including Marshfield Clinic Research Institute. Participants without heart disease or dementia will be randomly assigned to receive either atorvastatin or placebo. Researchers will then follow participants for up to five years using electronic health records, Medicare data and study visits over the phone to test their thinking, physical abilities and monitor for future events such as heart attacks or strokes. Individuals can participate in PREVENTABLE virtually, and are not required to come to Marshfield Medical Center (medical offices). “PREVENTABLE is a remarkable study for many reasons," said Research Institute site investigator Jeffrey VanWormer, Ph.D. “Statins have long been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, but there is little prior research in elderly populations." Research Institute co-investigator Karen Shulman, M.D., added, “PREVENTABLE is special because it will help us learn whether statins are helpful for older patients, both for the prevention of heart disease and dementia." In the U.S., about one in three adults over the age of 75 without heart disease take a statin. So in addition to learning whether statins can prolong health in older adults, the PREVENTABLE study will help clarify which older adults should not be taking statins. “Patients often ask me what they can do to stay healthy and prevent dementia." said Karen Alexander, M.D., a geriatric cardiologist at Duke University Medical Center and Principal Investigator for PREVENTABLE. “This study will help to clarify the benefit of statins for this population. This is important to do before adding one more medication to the list of medicines older adults are often already taking. Results from this study will help us provide valuable answers to improve how we age." PREVENTABLE is funded by the National Institute of Aging and the National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. To learn more about the PREVENTABLE trial and why it is important to older adults, visit this video or www.preventabletrial.org. Marshfield Clinic Health System patients who appear to be eligible for PREVENTABLE will receive invitations from the study team over the coming months. For more information, you can reach the local study team by phone at 715-221-6052 or by email at [email protected].

NIOSH renews funding for National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced that it has awarded the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, a five-year competitive grant renewal of $1.2 million in Year 1, with options to add two more projects in subsequent years. “This major award will significantly expand our efforts to integrate proven safety strategies into programs of organizations and businesses that are best- positioned to influence the safety of children living and working on farms," said Barbara Lee, Ph.D., National Children's Center director. “We want to ensure that optimal safety interventions and guidelines are sustained beyond the span of the grant period." The National Children's Center is one of 11 agricultural centers funded by NIOSH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the only center dedicated to childhood agricultural injury prevention. NIOSH has supported the National Children's Center since 1997. The new NIOSH grant includes six distinct research studies and an outreach program, along with administrative, scientific and evaluation oversight. New studies to be launched address some of the most pressing safety concerns including youth operating ATVs for farm work, adolescent mental health, and the impact of available childcare on safety practices. Principal investigators within the Research Institute include Lee; Casper Bendixsen, Ph.D.; Bryan Weichelt, Ph.D.; Marsha Salzwedel, Ed.D.; Florence Becot, Ph.D.; and Jeffrey VanWormer, Ph.D. External principal investigators are Farzaneh Khorsandi, Ph.D., and Fadi Fathallah, Ph.D., University of California-Davis; Shoshanah Inwood, Ph.D., Ohio State University; and Josie Rudolphi, Ph.D., University of Illinois. Andrea Swenson, Ph.D., will oversee evaluation of the center's process, outcomes and impact. The center will continue to partner with Migrant Clinician's Network, working with Amy K. Liebman, M.P.A., and her team of professionals dedicated to improving the health of migrant farmworkers and other mobile underserved populations. “The center blends seasoned scientists with junior scientists who represent the next generation of agricultural safety and health," Lee said. “In addition, our investigators are drawn from eight fields of discipline, enabling us to approach disease and injury challenges from multiple directions." Although the rate of non-fatal injuries to children in agriculture has dropped by 60 percent since the National Children's Center was established in 1997, agriculture remains hazardous for children and youth. About every three days, a child dies in an agriculture-related incident, and each day, about 33 children suffer preventable injuries. During the past decade, youth worker fatalities in agriculture have exceeded all other industries combined. Bendixsen, director of the National Farm Medicine Center and associate director of the National Children's Center, said he was proud of how investigators and staff pulled the comprehensive renewal application together remotely this past spring after COVID-19 forced relocation from their offices. “The pandemic has increased children's exposure to farm hazards," Bendixsen said. “In an era of home-schooling and with children spending increased time on the farm, it has never been more important for us to address issues of childhood agricultural health and safety." The projects:

 “Surveillance of Medically Attended Agricultural Injuries in Farm Children" – VanWormer  “Linking Childcare to Farm Children Safety" – Becot  “Farm Kid Paradox: Anthropological Inquiry Into The Benefits and Risks of Child- Livestock Interaction" – Bendixsen  “Assessing the Impact of Traumatic Injury News Articles on Farm Mothers and Educators" -- Weichelt  “Farm Adolescent and Mental Health" – Rudolphi  “Capabilities and Limitations of Youth Operating Agriculture All-Terrain Vehicles" – Khorsandi and Fathallah  “Outreach Core" – Salzwedel

The National Children's Center is also supported by Marshfield Clinic Health System and through generous donations and other grants.

Thao appointed to Gov. Evers' Health Equity Council Gov. announced 33 appointments to the Governor's Health Equity Council in September. One of those members was Marshfield Clinic Health System's Mary Thao, project excellence manager, Enterprise Project Management (ePMO). The purpose of the council is to address the various factors that exacerbate health disparities by creating a comprehensive plan to achieve long-lasting and equitable health outcomes for all Wisconsinites. “It's important for to have a perspective from rural health care systems and diversity among the health care communities we serve," Thao said. “This also provides us the opportunity to maintain or create new partnerships with other leaders and experts in the field of equitable health. Before attending her first council meeting, Thao met with Jay Schrader, vice president of Community Health, to learn more about where our Health System stands as far as equity. “Our leaders are developing a 2021 tactical book of work in which the Health System is implementing a tactic on health equity, inclusion and diversity led by Jay, pending board approval," she said. The first meeting for the Health Equity Council was held Sept. 30, and the group plans to meet monthly. Because the Health System serves a diverse patient population, Thao said the council will help us determine how we can improve health outcomes and disparities are across the state, and how organizations can improve all determinant of health for patients. “Having a Health System voice at the table allows us to learn about research, reduce health disparities, be aware of future grant funding, and make sure rural issues and challenges are a priority, along with urban health system concerns among the council," she said.

Serving on the Health Equity Council with Thao will be:

 Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes  DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm  Michelle Robinson, Research, Evaluation, & Program Integrity advisor, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF)  Gina Green-Harris, director of Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships, UW School of Medicine and Public Health  Paula Tran Inzeo, group director, UW Population Health Institute, Mobilizing Action Toward Community Health  Lilliann Paine, Chief of Staff, Milwaukee City Health Department  Micaela Berry-Smith, executive director, Harambee Village  Tia Murray, Owner, co-founder, and president, Harambee Village  Jasmine Zapata, assistant professor, UW School of Medicine and Public Health  Maria Barker, director of Latinx Programs and Initiatives, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin  Janel Hines, senior director of Grant Programs and Strategic Initiatives, Greater Milwaukee Foundation  Lisa Peyton-Caire, founder and president, The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness  Andrea Werner, senior vice president, Bellin Health Hospital Center  Ellen Sexton, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin  William Parke-Sutherland, Health Policy Engagement coordinator, Kids Forward  Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, vice president and Chief Diversity Officer, UW Health  Sandra Brekke, senior consultant, Office of Population Health, Gundersen Health System  Tito Izard, president and CEO, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.  Jerry Waukau, Tribal Health director, Menominee Nation  Guy (Anahkwet) Reiter, executive director, Menikanaehkem, Inc.  Sarah Ferber, associate director, Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing  Amy DeLong, Family Physician and Medical director, Ho-Chunk Nation  Wanda Montgomery, Community Partnerships director, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin  Stacy Clark, Intersectionality Among Men program coordinator, Diverse & Resilient  Elizabeth Valitchka, strategic advisor, DCF  Joya Headley, Public Health student, University of Wisconsin-Madison  Cristal Tinajero Rodríguez, student, Milwaukee Area Technical College  Gale Johnson, director of Wisconsin Well Woman Program, DHS  Isaak Mohamed, Somali liaison & community health worker, Barron County  Diane Erickson, clinic administrator, Red Cliff Community Health Center  Patricia Metropulos, president and CEO, Kathy's House  Julie Mitchell, commercial medical director, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin

“I have no doubt that the members of this council will be effective in delivering actionable solutions to help Wisconsin become an equitable place to live for all individuals," said Gov. Evers.

CCHA to lead trauma training for early childhood teachers in Marathon County The Center for Community Health Advancement (CCHA) in partnership with a central Wisconsin childcare organization will develop and facilitate a virtual trauma-informed care training to teachers and caregivers of preschool-aged children in Marathon County. A $9,700 gift from the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation will allow Childcaring to work in partnership with Marshfield Clinic Health System, the Wisconsin Afterschool Network and consultant Quinn Wilder, Quality Youth Development Consulting. Twenty- two teachers and caregivers will receive this training beginning this fall. The Health System created a trauma- training program three years ago and has contracts with the State of Wisconsin to conduct this training with schools and childcare organizations. Childcaring, which works to make quality child care available in 10 central Wisconsin counties, received feedback from childcare programs in Marathon County that their biggest challenges are dealing with mental health and issues related to trauma. They didn't have the expertise to provide this support and reached out to the Health System for help. Since 2008, The Health System has provided leadership for the Wisconsin Afterschool Network The network is one strategy to affect the overall health of our communities with a specific focus on youth and mental health. “I think it is safe to say we are viewed as a leading expert when it comes to mental health and trauma in childcare, afterschool and youth development settings," said Randy Neve, CCHA manager-community health. “CCHA frequently receives requests to help organizations effectively address mental health. This is a reflection of our commitment to our communities and the understanding that health care occurs both in the doctor's office and in the communities." The sessions will provide resources, information and education needed to support the adults caring for and educating young children. Along with the group training opportunity, participants will be able to access one-on-one technical assistance with the facilitator to discuss their own unique experiences. Teachers or caregivers completing the 15-hour course also will receive a toolkit with resources and learning activities geared specifically towards supporting social and emotional development. Childcare challenges during COVID-19 COVID-19 has produced a unique challenge for childcare staff working with preschool age children. Many children have experienced loss and fear for their own health and safety. Some are afraid to return to their childcare environment. Jennifer Smith, CCHA program coordinator, is the lead trainer on this project, said we are living in a time of uncertainty and challenge for children and adults alike. As a result, many young children are showing up in childcare settings exhibiting higher levels of stress and anxiety, which often translates into challenging behavior. “Staff also are under the same stressors – increased safety protocols, potential exposure to COVID-19, quarantines or layoffs if programs have to close," Smith said. “This course provides staff tools and resources in the practice of self-care and highlights the importance of being a well regulated adult while interacting with children. Additionally, the course offers strategies and interventions for staff to implement to help address the added behaviors they might be observing from children in their care."

Marshfield Clinic Health System in the news … September Marshfield Clinic Health System leaders, providers and staff are regularly interviewed by the media for stories involving a wide variety of health care topics. COVID-19 continues to dominate the news and we're frequently sought after by local and national media for our flu vaccine efforts. Below are some examples where our experts were quoted. The Verge – If you're sick this fall, you'll probably get two virus tests “We don't want people discouraged from coming in and getting tested because they're worried about the cost of the laboratory tests." – Edward Belongia, director of the Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute in Wisconsin. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Michels is interviewed for a story by a WSAW Ch. 7 reporter. WAOW Ch. 9 – Local hospitals starting to get supply of flu vaccines “That is why we recommend getting the vaccine by the end of October as cold weather approaches. Folks are moving indoors and that allows germs to spread more freely." – Meranda Eggebrecht, Clinical Quality Nurse Specialist for Marshfield Clinic Health System. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel – Some hospitals forced to wait-list or transfer patients as Wisconsin's coronavirus surge continues Brian Hoerneman, director of emergency care at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, said that as the facility's COVID-19 unit has filled up, staff there have used other areas of the hospital to accommodate increased volume. "That's really been within the last week that we had to do that." WAOW Ch. 9 – Area hospitals prepare for possible surge in COVID-19 cases “We have over the past month probably seen a two to two and a half-fold increase in the number of patients that we've cared for in our facilities." – Dr. William Melms, Chief Medical Officer of Marshfield Clinic Health System. Healthcare IT News – Taskforce on Telehealth Policy releases final report on safeguarding virtual care "If you have more cows than people in your county that has to be rural." – Chris Meyer, director of virtual care at Marshfield Clinic Health System. WEAU Ch. 13 – Doctor receives award for her impact on local rural community “It is so heartwarming to know that all this hard work I'm doing, which I do enjoy, is actually being noted and getting an award for something like that I am very thankful," she says. Katherine Winiarczyk, or Doctor Katie, with Marshfield Medical Center in Ladysmith. WSAW Ch. 7 – Marathon County prepares for another presidential visit from Donald Trump “We are well prepared for the presidential visit as we are every day to meet the needs of our communities," said Jeff Starck, media relations specialist, Marshfield Clinic Health System.

Free registration for Malnutrition Awareness Week webinars Marshfield Clinic Health System has partnered with ASPEN, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, for ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness WeekTM Oct. 5-9, 2020. As a Malnutrition Awareness Week ambassador, we have complimentary access to ASPEN's educational webinars and resources on malnutrition. The webinars have limited capacity so register now to reserve your spot. Enter code MAW- MarshfieldClinic to receive a 100% discount. Continuing education credit is available for most of the webinars. ASPEN is accredited to provide medical, pharmacy, nursing and dietetic credits. The goal of Malnutrition Awareness Week is to educate healthcare professionals on early detection, prevention, and treatment of malnutrition; educate consumers/patients to discuss their nutrition status with healthcare professionals; and to increase awareness of nutrition's role on patient recovery. Join the conversation online by using the hashtag #MAW2020. For more information and to register, visit www.nutritioncare.org/maw. A special donation: Elliot's Library On Oct. 2, Ryan and Katie Victory along with their now 4-year-old son, Elliot, returned to visit Marshfield Children's Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and brought 270 books and a wagon called “Elliot's Library" to share with families. This is the second year that the Victory family has done this. Katie said that the amount of donation they receive is “phenomenal." “We have enough books to donate so that any baby admitted to the NICU for the next year may receive one," she said. Elliot was in the NICU for 96 days after being born at 1 pound, 12 ounces. His mother said that the nurses told them to talk with him each day to form a bond, so they decided to read to him. “Soon it became a nightly routine," Katie said. Reading is important for all babies, the sound of their parents' voices is soothing and it helps their brain development. Reading also has a profound effect on the bonding between parents and babies in the NICU. The Victory family's goal is to continue to keep Elliot's Little Library full so that every family that comes to the NICU will have a book that they can read to their child. To learn more about Elliot's story or to donate, visit https://elliotslittlelibrary.org/. Ladysmith's pink pumpkin contest for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith staff was asked to get their creative juices flowing and participate in a pink pumpkin contest for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The contest combined Halloween with Breast Cancer Awareness month, where departments created their best breast cancer awareness pumpkin to display. Staff voted electronically through survey monkey for their favorites. Two winners were announced Oct. 7, radiology won for best meaning with “Hope is my Superpower" pumpkin, and the rehabilitation department won most creative with their “Mighty Pinkin" pumpkin (shown). Pumpkins will be on display in the Ladysmith hospital lobby and at Cornell Center for our patients to enjoy. Social media spotlight: National Health Care Supply Chain Week Editor's note: This section will highlight one of our weekly social media posts from Marshfield Clinic Health System. Follow Marshfield Clinic Health System on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram for more posts and information. This week is National Health Care Supply Chain Week, which offers an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our hard-working health care supply chain professionals for their selfless dedication to high- quality patient care. With the COVID- 19 pandemic, our health care supply chain employees were called upon more than ever to source the personal protective equipment and supplies needed to armor those on the front lines of patient care. Thank you to all of you for everything that you've done and continue to do for our Heath System. View photos of our supply chain teams across the Health System here. Health care Foodservices Workers Week Another week celebrated Oct. 4-10 was Health Care Foodservices Workers Week. Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake celebrated their hospital's food and nutrition service team members for all their hard work. Rice Lake's Facebook post stated, “They offer exceptional care and hospitality to our patients, their families, employees and guests. Each day, these women and men play an essential role in our patients' healing and well-being. Let's give a big thank you to our Food and Nutrition Team."

New gastroenterologist joins team in Marshfield Anupama Inaganti, M.D., recently joined Gastroenterology at Marshfield Medical Center (medical offices) as its newest member. While she is new to the role, she is not a new face. She completed her residency at Marshfield Clinic Health System. She has also been a hospitalist here and a medical director at Security Health Plan. Dr. Inaganti completed her fellowship in Gastroenterology at Aurora Health Care. She is board-certified in internal medicine. When providing care, Dr. Inaganti provides the most evidence-based medicine that is in the best interest for her patients. Her main goal is to provide in-depth and an excellent patient care. She is especially passionate about treating patients with gastrointestinal tract disorders. She has been interested in gastroenterology since she was in medical school because the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal disorders is very fascinating and the technical aspects of the procedures are very challenging. Dr. Inaganti loves spending time with her husband, two kids and family. Her husband, Dr. Jayanth Vedre, is the medical director of the Intensive Care Unit at Marshfield Medical Center. She also enjoys listening to music and outdoor activities.

Pediatrician joins Marshfield Children's in Neillsville Stacy Donnelly, D.O. has opened her pediatric practice at Marshfield Medical Center- Neillsville (medical offices) where she will provide well-child visits, treat children when they are sick and manage chronic or ongoing medical conditions. Dr. Donnelly attended medical school at A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. She completed her residency in pediatrics at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. She is originally from Waupaca, so she was naturally drawn to Wisconsin. She chose Marshfield Children's because of its excellent reputation. Her husband, Mike, is a physician as well, so it was a nice fit to get them closer to family. When providing care, she understands that parents play an important role in a child's health because they ensure they live a healthy lifestyle, get proper nutrition and get the right amount of sleep. These are all important parts of a holistic approach to providing care to children. “Being a parent has helped me understand that both the parent and provider want the same thing," Dr. Donnelly said. “I try to listen to their concerns and do whatever is needed to provide appropriate care for their child." She and her husband have two children. She likes to run, travel and spend time with her family. Physician assistant joins orthopedic team in Weston and Minocqua Tyler Laber, certified physician assistant (PA-C), enjoys the complexity of working with the spine. He enjoys seeing how his work on the spine can improve patients' quality of life. Laber sees patients with a wide variety of low back and neck problems. He takes a special interest in minimally-invasive spine surgery. He focuses on a multitude of spinal disorders including spinal stenosis, intervertebral disc herniation, lumbar and cervical radiculopathy, as well as cervical myelopathy. Laber works to identify the goals of the patient and tailor the treatment plan to fit each patient in order to optimize their results. “We really focus on individualized medicine. A 78-year-old will have different challenges than a 48- year-old patient, and we discuss that with the patient in order to offer the best care possible," he said. “Based on the type of pathology and symptoms a patient has, they often times have a few different surgical options or approaches we can discuss with them." He is involved in patient care throughout all stages of treatment. This gives him the chance to see the impact the surgery and post-operative recovery have on the patients and their families. “Often people are dealing with significant pain or weakness pre- operatively that is impacting their function or mobility," Laber said. “When we can help them feel significantly better than before they came in and improve their quality of life, it's a win for everyone." Laber earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When not at work, Laber enjoys being outside and staying active. He also serves as a PA-C within the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He and his wife have a daughter. During his free time, he is often working on building a cabin in the Northwoods.

Hoffman retires after 41 years in patient care Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Katie Hoffman retired Oct. 1, after 41 years of services to Marshfield Clinic Health System patients. Hoffman started as a CNA on 7 North in 1979, and later transferred to 4 North, where she served patients at Marshfield Medical Center. Michele Van Meter, nurse manager, 4N at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, shared that Hoffman leaves a “legacy of exceptional care and strong work ethic." “In addition to the outstanding care Katie has provided to her patients over the years, she also has made many positive impacts on the 4 North and Palliative Care units through her involvement in our staffing and scheduling committee as well as our unit shared leadership group." Hoffman was known as one of the “unofficial" party planners on her unit, making sure staff were recognized with a baby or wedding shower and she sent each employee on the floor a birthday card every year. “She is a talented cake decorator and often contributes delicious treats for our team," Van Meter said. “Katie keeps our Palliative Care unit supplied with scented lotions and handmade fleece neck pillows that provide an extra special touch of comfort. She also has been sewing and donating masks since the beginning of the pandemic. Thank you for your dedication, Katie." In her retirement, Hoffman plans to spend time with her family and friends. She also has a trip planned to Hawaii.

Mortimer retires after 42-year imaging career COVID-19 has shaped 2020 and created a “new normal" that a year ago we couldn't have imagined. This new normal can be especially difficult when trying to celebrate major life milestones where in the past one would gather with family and friends. Karna Mortimer, radiologic technologist at Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith, is making the best of the current circumstances. Even though anyone who knows Mortimer knows she is the type of person who would love to have a huge party for her retirement, she instead created invites encouraging her friends and colleagues to support the causes she is passionate about for her retirement. Mortimer has worked 42 years in the radiology profession. As a way to give back to the brave women she has had the privilege to serve, Mortimer is asking her friends and colleagues to consider joining her in donating to Pink Ribbon Advocacy of Barron County and Women with Courage Foundation. “Each of these nonprofits have suffered throughout 2020 and could use your financial support," Mortimer said. “These two organizations help the local women I have served to help diagnose breast cancer in my 42 years in women's breast imaging." Mortimer's outgoing personality and giving spirit will be missed by her colleagues and patients in Ladysmith. “Karna is an amazing person with a huge heart for people and a deep passion for breast imaging," said Shelley Barg, director of clinical services and radiology manager. “She brings her best to work every day and puts her heart in to all that she does. Karna has truly made a difference in our profession and in each life she has touched. I feel very blessed to have been one of them."