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Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: Mr.steve Date: July 5, 2014, 6:30 pm
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Big expansion to the Aspirus Clinic in Rapids has been
announced and creation of about 240 jobs to go with it.
I have been following the public comments from a few locations
and it puzzles me that there is so much negative comments
directed at Aspirus. Here is my take on this situation:
While I can relate horror stories of both facilities( I can
even add Marshfield Clinic into that mix as well), I am happy
for this growth in Rapids( and let me stress that the mayor had
NOTHING to do with this deal). I feel that a little competition
is goal for the soul( maybe all three facilities will learn
better manners when it comes down to treating the client). So,
what is your take on this issue?
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Re: Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: luvcats Date: July 5, 2014, 6:56 pm
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I am happy with Aspirus. I never had an issue there. I am not
aware of any negative comments but I have not checked on any of
the online newspaper articles due to the fact the Tribune
changed the format.
I once had a horrifying experience with Riverview Hospital nurse
that was assigned to me after a surgery. I doubt if she is there
anymore.
I don't go to Marshfield clinic anymore because of their
retarded billing policies. My insurance company even told me to
not to go there because of that.
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Re: Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: Snickers Date: July 5, 2014, 7:05 pm
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I have been going to the Doctors Clinic/Aspirus for over 30
years now. Never had a problem yet.
In fact that few years now I have had very short waiting room
and exam room waits times.
I also have great Doctor there.
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Re: Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: luvcats Date: July 5, 2014, 7:17 pm
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The Aspirus vending machine also has tasty snacks in it that I
never noticed at other vending machines.
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Re: Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: 2fat Date: July 5, 2014, 8:18 pm
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guess I don't really see why it is needed--bet it will be paid
for by tax dollars mostly---building new health care places is
big business
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Re: Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: rapids_60 Date: July 5, 2014, 8:25 pm
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When my (adult) son shattered his ankle, Aspirus refused to do
the surgery that was necessary for him to keep his foot. Why?
Because he was on Badgercare.
They told him it had to be done ASAP of course, but not a
single one of their ortho. surgeons would. Not enough money in
it for them.
St. Micheals in Point was happy to do it and did a wonderful
job. Aspirus can kiss my behind.
#Post#: 14437--------------------------------------------------
Re: Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: trollslayer Date: July 5, 2014, 8:26 pm
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I was thinking about starting a thread to see what you guys
thought of the change coming up with that clinic. It appears
that Doctors Clinic is going to open a small hospital within the
current clinic. Kind of an interesting scenario given Aspirus's
history with small hospitals. Information is available out there
showing what happens to small hospitals, or Nursing homes when
Aspirus takes over. Check out the history of the Phelps
Hospital and nursing home after Aspirus took over. I have
history with both Aspirus and Marshfield. All I have to say is
it could be interesting. I could tell you horror stories from
both. I can tell you success stories from both.
However, given a choice, I would take Marshfield over Aspirus in
a heartbeat. Unfortunately for me my insurance doesn't allow
that.
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Re: Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: luvcats Date: July 5, 2014, 9:49 pm
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I can't change what happened to me after surgery at Riverview. I
don't hold grudges and that is in the past. I know now that I
have made a great friend from being on this forum and I know
that I never ever have to worry about such a thing happening to
me again.
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Re: Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: 2fat Date: July 6, 2014, 8:30 am
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Haven't had much experience with either hospital
system(riverview food seems better than marshfield) but have
been told bye mergency medical folk that if you have a severe
trauma(accident) have the ambulance head to Marshfield and if it
is a cardiac condition have them take you to Wausau---assuming
there is time of course!
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Re: Aspirus -vs- Riverveiw Hospital
By: trollslayer Date: July 29, 2014, 10:50 pm
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[quote author=Linda link=topic=1123.msg14709#msg14709
date=1406678760]
There will not be 200 new jobs. This is cannibalism. Any job
gained at Aspirus is lost at Riverview. They are doing this
because they are pi$$ed that Riverview wouldn't "merge" with
McAspirus. (AKA take over), and want to run our locally owned
hospital out of business.
[/quote]
On the contrary. There are some job that are going to be
created. There may not be the 200 as has been mentioned, ( at
least not immediately) but you can bet there are going to be at
least 100 jobs created now, ( and many more construction jobs
before opening) and more to follow. Aspirus isn't going to put
Riverview out of business. If anything, (worse case scenario)
they'll take them over. Riverview, with it's history and the
new building is there to stay, one way or another.
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