Chippewa Chats #27": CV Cooperative Hospital Update

Created in response to the HSHS Closures in 2024, the new Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital has made significant progress with an exciting 2026 in store. CEO Mike Sanders joins us to provide an update on when the former St. Joseph’s Hospital will be fully-reopened and the long-term vision of a new hospital in Lake Hallie. What hurdles still remain? The fact this will be an entirely local-hospital with local-decision makers and how they believe this will help combat exuberanthealthcare costs in our area. The plan to bring hundreds of jobs, an estimated $40 million payroll and the potential economic jolt to the region.