Our goal is to provide a coordinated response should disaster strike northwestern Wisconsin.

It's our job to ensure there is open communication between all area trauma centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health organizations, emergency medical services, emergency management organizations, and other healthcare providers to effectively manage resources.

We provide the following services to our members:

Strengthen community medical resiliency, surge capacity, and capabilities
Build partnerships with healthcare providers in our region
Facilitate communication, information, and resource sharing
Develop emergency preparedness, response, and recovery guidelines
Coordinate training and exercises
Maximize how existing resources are used and obtain needed items
Support the Regional Medical Coordinating Centers (RMCC)

Here's How We Work

Before the alarm rings

We bring healthcare providers in our area together, establishing communication, developing protocols, and offering training on leading-edge emergency response and recovery practices.

During the thick of it

We are the eyes and ears for how well healthcare is functioning — coordinating information and resources for the providers in our area in partnership with other emergency response agencies.

After the dust settles

We learn from our front-line experiences. Then we develop and implement innovative, life-saving strategies. We also advocate and support healthcare through the recovery process.

Our Staff

Aimee Wollman Nesseth
Coordinator
715-379-6664

Robert Goodland
RTAC Coordinator
715-215-0733

Dr. Kari Haley
Medical Advisor
651-254-7787

John Kruk
WISCOM Subject Matter Expert
715-410-26267

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bob Lindberg, Chair Cumberland Health System
715-822-7258

Brittany Fry, Vice Chair Western WI Public Health Readiness Consortium
715-485-8801

Natasha Cardinal, Secretary St. Croix County Emergency Manager
715-381-4911

Randy Books Northwest Wisconsin Emergency Management
715-635-8704

Jean Roedl St. Croix Tribal Health Clinic
715-349-8554

Candi McConnell Water's Edge
715-934-4308

Jon Schultz Eau Claire Fire & Rescue
715-839-5024

Wayne Street Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire
715-838-3073

Darren Van Blaricom HealthPartners Valley Hospitals
715-268-0391

Sara Wartman Bayfield County Public Health Department
715-373-6109