Our History
From a small, community hospital to a world-class healthcare facility, see how Western Wisconsin Health has evolved throughout the years to provide better care and more personalized support for all of our patients.
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October 1935
A $20,000 donation was given to the village of Baldwin by Anton Bergslien to build a community hospital.
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December 19, 1936
A Grand Opening celebration took place for the Baldwin Community Hospital.
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September 1937
Dr. Kunny started a clinic in downtown Baldwin.
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1954
The first major expansion to Baldwin Community Hospital. The expansion added 17 hospital beds and X-Ray services.
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1958
Clinic was constructed at the corner of Curtis Street and Highway 63.
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1970
The second major expansion which included an extensive remodel of the hospital including new dietary facilities, new nursing services, heating plant, remodeled obstetrical department and laboratories.
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1980
The third major remodel was adding a new surgical facility after the Wisconsin Department of Health determined the surgical facilities inadequate.
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1995
Baldwin Hospital was named “Top 100 Hospital” in the nation.
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1995
The fourth major renovation included a new emergency department, ambulance entrance, business office, waiting room and the addition of the physical therapy and cardiac rehab rooms.
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1996
Baldwin Hospital was named “Top 100” Hospital in the nation a second time.
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1998
Baldwin Hospital integrated with Baldwin Clinic and formed Baldwin Area Medical Center.
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1999
The fifth major renovation included a new 32-exam room clinic, new OB wing, fitness center, therapeutic pool and renovations to Radiology.
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2010
Baldwin Area Medical Center opened Roberts Medical Clinic.
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2011
Joined with Northwest Counseling Services
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2016
Opened new facility and rebranded as Western Wisconsin Health.
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2017
New Fitness Center and Therapeutic Pool opened.
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2017
Roberts Clinic expanded and added additional services.
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2017
Community Garden opened for staff and the public.
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2019
Began offering robotic-assisted surgery.
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2020
Planted a Cancer Center Healing Garden and began working on Community Trails connecting our campus to Wintergreen Park.
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2020
Completed construction on the Drive-under Canopy at the front entrance and Ambulance Garage.
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