Detailed Introduction
NorthLakes Community Clinic - Rice Lake is a vital healthcare institution serving the rural populations of northern Wisconsin. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), it is committed to providing comprehensive, integrated healthcare services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay, accepting Medicaid/BadgerCare and offering a sliding fee scale for uninsured or underinsured patients.
The clinic has recently consolidated and expanded its services into a new integrated facility located at 1051 West Ave in Rice Lake, making it a comprehensive healthcare hub. This strategic move brought together services previously offered at multiple locations, including the former Birchwood Clinic and Rice Lake Clinic sites, to create a more convenient and person-centered experience for patients.
NorthLakes Community Clinic - Rice Lake offers a broad array of services designed to meet diverse community needs. These include:
Behavioral Health Services: Providing counseling for all ages (children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families), psychiatric services (evaluations, medication management for conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, postpartum, and perinatal mental health issues), and substance use disorder treatment (individual and group counseling, medication-assisted treatment, recovery programs). They also offer school-based mental health services.
Dental Care: Comprehensive preventative, restorative (fillings, crowns, extractions), and emergency dental services for all ages.
Medical Care: Offers preventative care, acute care, and chronic disease management for the entire family, with lab and X-ray services available.
Specialty Therapies: Includes pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric speech therapy, and pediatric physical therapy.
Other Services: Chiropractic care, patient supports (connecting patients to resources like health insurance enrollment, transportation, housing, and food), and a "Farm-To-Patient" program promoting access to healthy, locally grown food.
NorthLakes Community Clinic operates with a "whole person" approach to health, striving to remove barriers to wellness and ensure quality healthcare access. Their mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of their communities with an integrated array of quality services. The clinic is a non-profit organization managed by a patient-majority board of directors, emphasizing its community-driven focus. They actively welcome new patients and aim to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a confidential and nurturing environment.
