SPOONER, WI -- The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) recently bestowed their 2025 Rural Health Ambassador Award to Anne Focht, Social Services Director for Spooner Health.
The award recognizes health care employees at RWHC hospitals who have gone above the call of duty in promoting their respective organizations, while making significant contributions to rural health. Each recipient demonstrates a history of fostering positive communication and relations within the hospital's respective service area by: serving on community boards/service organizations; taking advantage of volunteer or public speaking opportunities; and supporting community health activities beyond the scope of the hospital.
Anne joined the Spooner Health team in August of 2023, bringing her many years of experience to the Social Services Department. In her role, Anne leads Spooner Health’s health literacy efforts and serves as the chair of the Spooner Health Ethics Committee. Her impact continues outside of the walls of Spooner Health with her work in Junior Achievement, leading resiliency groups for area high schools, serving on the Burnett County Crisis Oversight Committee, and serving as a guest speaker for the Washburn County Youth Leadership Adventure.
“It is a privilege to work with patients and families in this area and to support the community that I get to call home.” said Anne, “Thank you to Spooner Health for finding me worthy of a nomination and supporting me in the work that I get to do."
Incorporated in 1979, the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative receives national recognition as one of the country's earliest and most successful models for networking among rural hospitals. RWHC serves as a catalyst for regional collaboration and as an aggressive, creative force on behalf of rural communities and rural health. Owned and operated by 44 acute, medical-surgical hospitals, RWHC offers its members a wide range of shared services that meet local community health needs, including: staffing, consulting, management, networking and education. Spooner Health is an active member of RWHC; their employees support the shared mission of “strengthening and sustaining rural health”.
“I couldn’t think of a more deserving recipient of the Rural Ambassador award than Anne,” said Clint Miller, Chief Nursing Officer for Spooner Health, “Her commitment to serving our patients and community is absolutely inspiring. In the past two years with Spooner Health, she has made a significant impact on our patients and we are excited that she received this honor.”
Please join Spooner Health in congratulating Anne on this achievement.
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Spooner Health is a 25-bed critical access hospital offering a wide range of services from emergency and inpatient care to outpatient therapy, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and more. Spooner Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care that puts people first. Spooner Health is proud to be rated in the 99th percentile for organizational pride and workplace satisfaction, creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive.
Last Update: Jul 07, 2025 1:37 pm CDT
