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Committee hears Lakeview Aspirus proposal to train local CNAs; House File 105 laid over
Summary
House File 105 would fund a local CNA training pathway at Aspirus Lakeview Hospital in Two Harbors to address shortages; the committee heard extensive testimony about staffing pressures and regional impact and laid the bill over for future consideration.
Representative Zalesnikar presented House File 105 seeking workforce funding through the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to create a career pathway for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at Aspirus Lakeview Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Two Harbors. The committee heard detailed testimony about staffing shortages and regional impacts and laid the bill over for future consideration.
Craig Ruberg, identified as president of Aspirus Lakeview (appearing by Zoom), told the committee the hospital is the only hospital serving Lake County…
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