This Week: Jason Larsen…Protecting our Must Vulnerable in a Time of Change
The healthcare landscape is shifting rapidly—from policy reforms and reduced funding to evolving care delivery models. Many of these shifts pose serious risks for those already struggling to access basic care. Join Jason Larsen, Executive Director of St. Clare Health Mission, for an honest look at how current and anticipated healthcare changes are impacting our community's most vulnerable residents. Drawing from frontline experience with the free clinic, the award-winning Rotary Mobile Clinic and St. Clare's Community Health Worker program, Jason will share real stories of those caught in the gaps, discuss what's at stake locally, and explore practical ways our community can ensure that progress doesn't leave our neighbors behind.
Jason Larsen serves as executive director of St. Clare Health Mission, where he leads efforts to transform lives through healthcare access for the community's most vulnerable residents. Since assuming leadership, he has guided the organization through significant expansion: building a thriving Community Health Worker program, forging strategic partnerships with Emplify and Mayo Clinic, and launching the multi-award-winning Rotary Mobile Clinic that brings essential services directly to those who need them most. His approach focuses on sustainable, measurable impact—one client, one staff member, one program at a time—ensuring that growth translates into genuine change for the individuals and families St. Clare serves.
Last Week: Leo Ris, My Memories of a Child of WWII
Leo was born in Rotterdam in the Netherlands in 1939. His family survived WWII. As a child, he was faced with learning problems and ended up at an elementary boarding school. No one at the time realize Leo was dyslexic. Facing many problem in his youth, he managed to finish high school and went to the university, graduating with a degree in engineering in 1963 and in 1967 received a degree in economics. We heard stories if his family's survival during a troubled time.
Meal for This Week
Lunch this week: Rosemary Brined Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Glaze, with chef’s choice potato and vegetable; Vegetarian is Stuffed Red Pepper with Quinoa.
Coffee, ice tea, and water available.
Guests are ALWAYS welcome! RSVP in advance to Niki Pohnl if know you are bringing guests but last minute invites are also welcome!
We are excited to announce that beginning March 19th, our weekly Rotary meetings will be held at the Radisson. Thank you all for your venue suggestions. All were reached out to with very specific questions, then taken to the Executive Team and the Board of Directors for discussion. More specific details will follow in the weeks to come.
Our thoughts and support are with our Onalaska Hilltopper Rotary Club Rotarians as they navigate a safe flight home. So glad to hear they are safe!
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