Rep. Emerson: Applauds Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s initiative to restore hospital services; urges legislative action on funding

MADISON, WI — Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative's (CVHC) announced plans to establish a full-service, independent, nonprofit hospital in Lake Hallie, aiming for a fall 2027 opening. This development aims to address the healthcare void left by the closures of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital earlier this year. Rep. Emerson released the following statement in response: "The...