The secure patient portal link will take you to "Your Health File" login screen away from the ReforMedicine site. This is our secure patient portal service provider. Please use this secure service for pre-scheduled E-Visit and any online messaging to the Cardinal Healthy office. 

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District employees have On-Site Clinic Benefits at Cardinal Healthy powered by ReforMedicine.

Cardinal Healthy Clinic Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Second Saturday of each month: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Call to schedule: 715-738-2700

FREE Annual Wellness Physicals

Routine annual wellness exam, labs and vaccines

As part of your near site clinic benefit you receive your annual wellness physical/wellness exam, routine labs, and vaccines for FREE. This includes everyone on the Cardinal Healthy health plan (employees, spouses, dependents).

FREE Flu Shots & Immunizations

Stay well with FREE immunizations

You can visit the ReforMedicine office to get your FREE flu shot any time. Routine immunizations are included for free and are usually done during your annual wellness physical/exam.

$25 Office Visit Fee

Access High Quality Care Inexpensively

Any other office visit is just $25 for employees, spouses, and dependents covered on the Cardinal Healthy plan. This could include care of chronic conditions, acute illness, non-emergency injury, or non-routine physical.

No Cost Lab Tests

Most labs $0

Members of the Cardinal Healthy plan have access to no cost lab tests and some no cost prescriptions.

In-House
Prescriptions

$0 Common Medications

As we are not a retail pharmacy, Cardinal Healthy has only a limited supply of common, pre-packaged medications that we can dispense.  These medications are available to Cardinal Healthy patients at $0.

Click here for a list of prescription medications that are included in this benefit

Care For All Ages

Cardinal Healthy is a Family Practice

Infants to senior citizens and all ages in between can be seen by our certified family practice clinicians. There are many conditions for which you can seek care from Cardinal Healthy. Scroll down to see more.

Click here to learn about our care team

Priority Access

Get in quickly when needed

Patients who are part of the Cardinal Healthy plan have priority access to appointments the same or next day when there is a matter requiring prompt attention.

Scroll down to see our policy

  • Cardinal Healthy FREE LABS
  • Cardinal Healthy pediatrics
  • Cardinal Healthy FREE LABS even at specialists
  • Cardinal Healthy dermatology

Are You Suffering From or At Risk for Obesity?

ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss Program at Cardinal Healthy treats the chronic relapsing disease of Obesity to improve the way you look and feel

Lose weight and experience long-term success at maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle with our Medical Weight Loss program. Work with a team of specially trained medical providers experienced in treating obesity.

Obesity is a disease that can successfully treated with medical intervention. Do you suffer from obesity or are you at risk for obesity? ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss Specialists clinicians at Cardinal Healthy are specially trained to treat obesity and help patients lose weight, learn how to control their weight, and look and feel their best.

The video at left was produced by the Obesity Medicine Association to provide a brief explanation of the disease of obesity. ReforMedicine clinicians are members of the Obesity Medicine Association.

How it Works

ReforMedicine's Medical Weight Loss Program at Cardinal Healthy is a medical treatment program for those at risk for obesity or suffering from obesity
1. Watch our Medical Weight Loss Introduction Video

Watching this video is required before enrolling in our program and will provide an important overview of our approach and how to take the next steps to get started!

2. Enroll in the Program

Enrollment Package of $200 includes:

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3. Monthly Active Weight Loss

Monthly Provider Follow-Up Visits will include a targeted exam and prescription adjustments as needed, at $25 per visit. Your first three (3) monthly Health Coaching Visits are included in your enrollment fee, and subsequent monthly visits are no additional cost.

4. Milestones

The Milestone tests and appointments are included in your enrollment fee:

  • Lab Work at 10% Weight Loss
  • Lab Work at Reaching Goal Weight or Best Weight
  • Health Coaching Visit once Goal Weight or Best Weight is achieved
The ReforMedicine Approach

Obesity is a Medical Disease contributing to over 200+ different health issues.

Obesity is deserving of:

  • Medical attention
  • Non-surgical approach FIRST
  • To be treated with the same intensity as all other chronic conditions are treated

Medical Weight Loss is for ANYONE

  • Under the care of a physician or a nurse practitioner, everyone can experience success. Patients with chronic conditions are welcome and the doctor or nurse practitioner will monitor your conditions and medications as part of this program.

  • ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss Program at Cardinal Healthy is different and it works.

  • ReforMedicine at Cardinal Healthy teaches you the reasons why you are doing what you're doing and takes willpower out of the picture.

  • Patients often say, "I'm not hungry, I can eat normal food, and I can maintain this new way of living even with an extremely busy schedule."

Frequently Asked Questions

The Medical Weight Loss Program offers bundled pricing. The enrollment fee includes three lab draws, the welcome appointment with a Medical Assistant, EKG, Body Composition Analysis, a Medical Weight Loss Provider Appointment, and at least two Health Coach Appointments. In addition to the start-up labs, the enrollment fee also includes the labs that will be drawn at 10% weight loss and at the best achieved weight. The enrollment fee bundle cost is $200 and will be due in full at the time you register for the program. After the enrollment period is through, the monthly cost for Medical Weight Loss Provider visits is $25 per appointment, and Health Coach appointments are no charge as long as you are in the active weight loss phase of the program. If you choose to utilize prescriptions medicine for weight loss, the cost is additional and starts at $15 per month.  There are no required products to buy, contracts, or hidden costs to the ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss Program at Cardinal Healthy. You pay as you go for the appointments as they take place after the enrollment fee.

Medical Weight Loss patients always see one of the providers who specializes in the program. Patient may continue to see the same provider throughout their treatment or see any one of them interchangeably according to the patient's schedule, provider availability, or patient preferences. All providers administer the same program and share the philosophy of the Obesity Medicine Association in regards to treating those at risk for or suffering from Obesity.

Some patients do opt to use weight loss medications if medically eligible, however it is not a required part of the program. One significant benefit of ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss is that you see a healthcare provider (MD or NP) for each visit to monitor your health status over time, meaning any regular medicines can be adjusted at any appointment as your health conditions improve. If you take prescriptions for chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or others our medical staff monitors and adjusts these monthly.

People considering the Medical Weight Loss Program sometimes ask why the cost of the enrollment is more than the follow ups. The reason is simple, starting up the program is a very thorough process which involves multiple appointments, labs, and tests. Weight loss patients are scheduled for a series of appointments with a Medical Assistant, with a Medical Weight Loss Provider, and with a Health Coach and have a significant number of non-invasive lab and other tests completed as part of the comprehensive approach to treatment. A great deal of the time is spent covering the many factors that can put you at risk for obesity and share the plan and strategies you will be using to reduce your risk and begin to make real progress losing weight. We review any other chronic conditions you may have or be at risk for, any medications you are on, and look for any other issues that may be contributing to your risk factors. We also spend significant time teaching you in a one-on-one setting about the changes you will be making and how to best implement them for lasting success. In addition to the initial appointments, your enrollment fee also includes the cost of follow up labs at 10% weight loss and the best achieved weight. The enrollment fee also includes the cost of four health coach appointments while you are active in the Medical Weight Loss program (see brochure for details).

While a patient is active in the Medical Weight Loss Program, two appointments will be scheduled each month. A monthly appointment with a Medical Weight Loss Provider will be scheduled at the cost of $25 per visit.

If you choose medical weight loss prescription medications the cost for these will be in addition and around $15 per month. Once you are nearing your goal weight, the Medical Weight Loss staff will work with you to make a long term plan for ongoing success.

Everyone who follows the Medical Weight Loss Program experiences weight loss success and each patient determines how quickly or how steadily the results appear. Our medical staff is here to help you if you hit plateaus, experience setbacks, or want to safely accelerate your results.

The ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss program at Cardinal Healthy is designed for adults aged 18 and older who are at risk for or suffering from obesity. ReforMedicine has had patients who wish to lose 20 pounds participate in the program and numerous success stories who have lost 50 lbs., 75 lbs., and more than 100 lbs.

ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss Program at Cardinal Healthy is not a contract for care. Most patients choose to participate in the program with monthly check ups because it provides the best results. Everyone progresses at different rates, so we doesn't predict how long it will take to reach your individual goal. Once you reach your weight loss goal, we have a number of options available for maintaining your new lifestyle and you can choose the model that works best for you. Refer to the Medical Weight Loss Policies with regard to re-start fees. For obvious reasons, ReforMedicine discourages a start-stop pattern.

Our program does not routinely involve any kind of surgery. At times our patients will experience weight loss similar to surgical approach, but with far less expense, risk, or potential for complications. Rarely, we will refer to bariatric surgery for the patient who continues to struggle despite our intensive approach.

ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss Specialists at Cardinal Healthy

These Clinicians and Health Coaches at Cardinal Healthy specialize in Medical Weight Loss.
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Renee Carlson

DNP, ANP-C, FNP-C, APNP

Renee Carlson joined the Cardinal Healthy team of clinicians in 2017. She is a certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and has many advanced training programs completed including Obesity Medicine.

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Tom Joles

MD

Dr. Joles joined the Cardinal Healthy team in 2017 and is a Board Certified Family Medicine Specialist and an Obesity Specialist with 17+ years of experience treating obesity.

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Kristine Greener

B.S., CHES®

Kris Greener is a Certified Health Education Specialist and Health Coach at ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss program at Cardinal Healthy.

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Karla Roach

Health Coach

Karla Roach is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Health and Wellness Specialist at ReforMedicine Medical Weight Loss at Cardinal Healthy.

Find Cardinal Healthy powered by ReforMedicine in the Korger Chestnut building

140 W. Elm St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

715-738-2700 phone
877-224-8121 fax

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How to Schedule an Appointment at Cardinal Healthy

  • All patients must schedule by phone: 715-738-2700

  • Prompt appointment requests for same day or next day needs must be made by phone.

  • The secure patient portal allows established patients to make regular visit, non-urgent appointment requests online, but does not allow the patient to see available appointment times.

  • E-Visits can be scheduled by patients who have previously had an appointment at ReforMedicine. Get the instructions when you click here.

Experience Exceptional Care

ReforMedicine has a team of clinicians available to serve you. Learn about our individual providers here.

Meet The Providers

Clinicians Include:

  • Family Practice Medical Doctor Board Certified in Family Medicine.

  • Nurse Practitioner - DNP Double Boarded with Certifications in Family Medicine and Adult practice.

  • The team includes a Certified Medical Assistant and Medical Receptionist to serve you.

How Do On-Site Clinic Services Work?

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is joining a growing number of companies utilizing a near site clinic to provide excellent care for employees and beneficiaries AND help control healthcare costs. Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District contracts directly with ReforMedicine to provide primary care at Cardinal Healthy Clinic for members. The membership provides annual preventive care wellness exams, labs, and vaccines at NO CHARGE to all members and significant reductions in cost for regular family practice medical care.

When employers purchase primary care directly for their beneficiaries they are able to remove a significant number of claims from health insurance. Think of it in terms of auto insurance. You don't use your auto insurance for oil changes, gas, and routine maintenance such as tires. You only use it for more major needs to keep the number of claims down and to keep the costs down. Direct Primary Care through an On-Site Clinic Arrangement basically removes the basic maintenance costs of health care from insurance. By doing so, your company should save on premiums and also improve the quality, accessibility, and affordability of routine care for employees and beneficiaries.

ReforMedicine is an independent direct primary care practice in existence in the Chippewa Valley since 2011. That means, ReforMedicine doesn't accept insurance of any kind and is not affiliated with any particular vertically integrated health system. Removing the numerous costs and complications of working with insurance for primary care allows ReforMedicine to keep pricing affordable AND keep appointments unhurried so patients receive exceptional quality care and build a relationship with a primary care provider.

What types of conditions can you and your family seek care for at ReforMedicine?

  • Routine physicals

  • DOT/CDL physicals

  • Sports physicals

  • Well child checks

  • Lab tests

  • Immunizations

  • Headache or migraine

  • Acid reflux

  • Bladder infection

  • Wart treatment

  • Hair loss

  • Muscle strain/sprain

  • Acute illness

  • Diabetes

  • Acne

  • Tobacco cessation

  • Orthopedic injuries

  • Sleep issues

  • Coughcold

  • ADHD

  • Bronchitis

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Allergies

  • Sleep apnea

  • Overweight/obesity

  • Thyroid disease

  • Irritable bowel

  • Skin changes

  • Arthritis

  • Sexually transmitted infection

  • Ingrown toenail removal

  • Stitches (non-emergency)

  • Asthma

  • Lung disease

  • Liver disease

  • Kidney disease

  • High blood pressure

  • High cholesterol

  • Shingles

  • Skin biopsy

  • Gout

  • Male/Female issues

  • Non-emergency injuries

  • Cold/flu

  • ​​​​​​​Flu shots

If you don't see your issue listed, PLEASE CALL CARDINAL HEALTHY at 715-738-2700

PRIORITY SCHEDULING POLICY

Cardinal Healthy holds late morning and late afternoon appointments open each day for members who are in need of prompt care. We always do our best to help our patients schedule efficiently. For most prompt service please call to schedule.

PAYMENTS

Cardinal Healthy accepts Mastercard, Visa, and Discover, cash, or checks for payment of the office visit fee, lab tests, or other services you might purchase from the clinic.

2023-24 Cash Drawings

Schedule your annual physical exam with Cardinal Healthy Clinic and you will be entered into a $1,000 drawing!

See Human Resources for the full details of this offer!