Bellin Health and the N.E.W. Community Clinic (NEWCC) have partnered for decades to provide healthcare to the medically underinsured or uninsured in Green Bay. The partnership began in the 1970s and continues to address socioeconomic barriers and ensure healthcare services for patients and communities.
 
One key aspect of the partnership is the presence of physician volunteers from Bellin Health. Bellin and Gundersen Health System Co-Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Cynthia Lasecki has volunteered at NEWCC for over 20 years, utilizing her expertise in Family Medicine to serve patients. Lasecki values giving back to the community and recognizes the important care provided by NEWCC to an underserved population. In 2022, NEWCC served over 4,700 patients in its medical, dental and behavioral health clinics, totaling more than 14,000 patient visits.
 
Bellin Health’s Telehealth team also plays a crucial role in supporting NEWCC. For the past decade, the Telehealth team has provided after-hours phone support to ensure patients receive prompt and helpful assistance. This has amounted to over 130 calls per month, meeting patient needs regardless of the time of day.
 
Bellin Health also collaborates with other Green Bay hospitals to provide no-cost lab services on a rotating basis. This partnership alleviates the financial burden for NEWCC’s patients and ensures care remains affordable and accessible.
 
Bellin Health supported NEWCC’s adoption of the Epic electronic health records system in 2015, assisting with start-up costs and providing expertise. This continuity of care not only benefits NEWCC patients within the Bellin network but also across other health systems that use the platform.
 
Both Bellin Health and NEWCC are committed to expanding their partnership in the future and making a difference in the lives of more community members who rely on their services.