Noble Community Clinics and Lakeshore Community Health Care have integrated as of April 1, forming a single organization under the Noble name and expanding access to care across east-central and central Wisconsin.
The unified health center operates eight clinics in Manitowoc, Sheboygan, West Bend, Stevens Point, Wautoma, Mauston, Friendship, and Beaver Dam, serving nearly 40,000 patients.Leaders say the integration strengthens access to affordable care across a 15-county region while improving coordination of services. The organization will continue to provide medical, dental, behavioral health, chiropractic and pharmacy services to patients regardless of income, insurance status or language, including rural communities and agricultural workers.
“This is about making it easier for patients to get the care they need, when and where they need it,” said CEO Laura Waldvogel.
Kristin Stearns, who will serve as President and CEO-designate, said the combined organization is better positioned to respond to growing demand and workforce needs. “Together, we can expand access, strengthen our teams and meet community needs in new ways,” she said.
Under a planned leadership transition, Waldvogel will remain CEO for six months before moving into a CEO Emeritus role. Stearns, currently CEO of Lakeshore, will assume CEO responsibilities following that transition.
An experienced executive team will support the organization including Caleb Jensema, Chief Financial Officer; Ivan Coziahr, Chief Operating Officer; Dr. Sumeet Goel, Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Casey Wilson, Chief Dental Officer; Dr. Scott Huntington, Chief Behavioral Health Officer; Shelby Kuhn, Chief Integration Officer; and Michele Schmitt, Chief Transition Officer.
Patients may notice limited administrative changes. Billing statements will now come from Noble Community Clinics, and some patients may be asked to complete updated forms at their next visit. Officials say care teams are working to ensure a smooth transition.
Noble Community Clinics and Lakeshore Community Health Care Announce Integration
Noble Community Clinics and Lakeshore Community Health Care announced today that they will integrate under the name Noble Community Clinics.…






