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What is ENT?

May 5, 2022

ENT stands for Ears, Nose and Throat, and is believed to be one of the oldest medical specialties in the U.S. ENT doctors, also referred to as an otolaryngologist, are trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the…

Go With Your Gut…

April 27, 2022

While scheduling your colonoscopy is one of those dreaded tasks on the to-do list, it’s one of the most important. Colon cancer is very common, and it can affect anyone. The good news is, it is treatable when caught early! What is a Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed by a surgeon to…

Radiology and Imaging

January 19, 2022

The x-ray changed the medical field forever. The ability to see inside the body has made Diagnostic Imaging crucial to modern medical care. With the variety of imaging services available at BMC, we can diagnose and treat a wide range of medical needs. What is Diagnostic Imaging? Diagnostic Imaging is the term used to define…

BMC’s COVID Updates

January 25, 2021

On December 17, 2020, BMC received its first supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. It was delivered for distribution to frontline healthcare workers and to BMC’s Continuing Care Center residents. Those doses were all administered, in a timely fashion, to our hospital staff and Continuing Care Center residents within 48 hours. BMC received its second…

Burnett Medical Center Celebrates 90th Anniversary and National Rural Health Day

November 23, 2020

Back in 1930, the first hospital in Grantsburg opened on November 19th. The cost was $25,700. Forty-seven residents purchased initial shares in the corporation. Two physicians and one surgeon were on the medical staff. Fast-forward to today and Burnett Medical Center is not just a hospital but also a long-term care facility and family practice…

New Signage Installed at Burnett Medical Center

November 3, 2020

Burnett Medical Center is pleased to announce the completion of the next phase of its brand identity transition. These changes come at a time when Burnett Medical Center is working diligently to evolve the patient and employee experience.   As previously mentioned, the transition to the new logo would occur over the next several months.…

Same Name, New Logo

July 1, 2020

Burnett Medical Center is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand identity, redesigned logo, and updated website. These changes come at a time when Burnett Medical Center is working diligently to evolve the patient and employee experience.   In the process of designing the new logo and developing the new brand identity, Burnett…

Grantsburg Telcom Donates to the Burnett Medical Center Foundation

May 18, 2020

The Burnett Medical Center Foundation is a non-profit public organization whose mission is to inspire community philanthropy to advance exceptional healthcare for patients at Burnett Medical Center. During the first nine years of the Foundation’s existence, they have raised over $252,000 which has been provided to Burnett Medical Center for the purchase of new equipment…

Burnett Medical Center Raised a Donate Life Flag in Honor of April’s National Donate Life Month

May 18, 2020

Burnett Medical Center would like to thank those of you who joined us as we Pause to Give Life and kick off National Donate Life Month on April 2nd. At 10:08am, we were among the 83 Donate Life Wisconsin members and hospitals across the state that raised a Donate Life flag. The time of 10:08…

Burnett Medical Center Introduces New Prescription Medication Disposal Methods

May 18, 2020

Drug disposal solutions tackle medication abuse; provide a safe way to dispose of unused drugs.   Grantsburg – Burnett Medical Center is combating the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse by providing solutions to safely dispose of opioid painkillers and other unused medications. A MedSafe® drug collection and disposal receptacle is now located in the…