Gundersen Tri-County Hospital
Our 24-bed critical access hospital in Whitehall serves our neighbors in Arcadia, Blair, Ettrick, Independence, Strum and surrounding communities. Newly built in 2024, we bring you the latest technology alongside staff with the utmost compassion.
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Phone numbers
Phone: (715) 538-4361
A century of caring in Whitehall
For more than a century, the Whitehall-area community has depended on Tri-County Hospital for quality healthcare, close to home. Whether you need us for inpatient care, rehabilitation, specialty services or an emergency, we’re here for you. Our skilled nursing team will work with your primary care provider, or our 24-hour hospitalists, to deliver the hospital care you need without traveling far from home.
Recover with 'Swing Bed' transitional care
Sometimes extra recovery time and rehabilitation are needed after a hospital stay or surgery. This transitional care, known as "Swing Bed" under Medicare, can be the answer if you or a loved one no longer needs to stay in the hospital but still needs rehabilitation and/or nursing services before going home. Gundersen Tri-County's Swing Bed program provides a combination of independence, customization and skilled care. Our multi-disciplinary care team is focused on helping you achieve better health in a friendly and supportive environment.
How do I qualify for Swing Bed?
You can recover in a Swing Bed program closest to you if:
- You spent at least 3 nights in a hospital within the past 30 days
- Your provider finds you need daily skilled care after your treatment in the hospital
- You have Medicare A or another hospital-based insurance with skilled care benefits
- You’re willing to participate in your care plan and make progress toward your goals
What services are included in Swing Bed?
Swing Bed services include:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- 24-hour nursing
- Hospitalist services
- Nutritional services
- Pharmacy
- Chaplin
- Social worker
- Telemedicine
How can I enroll in Swing Bed?
For more information about Swing Bed transitional care at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital, please call (715) 538-4361.
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Life-saving emergency care
Severe illnesses and injuries can happen anytime. When you arrive at Gundersen Tri-County Emergency Department, you’re in capable hands. The specially trained physicians and nurses in our Level IV Trauma Center deliver expert emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Gundersen Tri-County Ambulance also has you covered 24/7, serving eight municipalities and surrounding townships.
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Careers
We lead from the heart—and we’d love for you to join us. Our caring culture brings out the best in our patients, our staff and in the communities we serve.
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