ThedaCare Physicians Wautoma

Primary Care Team

Laura Baehnman, B.S.N., M.S.N. Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Milwaukee - University of Wisconsin (2010)

Amber Trochinski, P.A. Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine (2013)

Post Graduate School: Butler University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (2004)

Karen Hulbert, M.D. Family Medicine

Residency: Regions Hospital (1997)

Medical/Dental School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science/Chicago Medical School (1994)

Community Overview

• Inland Lake Access: Surrounds multiple water bodies, including Silver Lake, Irogami Lake, and Hills Lake, which are highly popular for motorized boating, jet skiing, pontoon cruising, and bluegill fishing.
• Waushara County Parks: Connects residents to public green spaces like Mount Morris County Park, which features hiking trails leading to scenic overlook docks and panoramic views of the county.
• Trout Stream Fishing: Offers direct access to several Class I and Class II trout streams, drawing fly-fishermen from across the Midwest to the White River and Mecan River systems.
• Winter and Trail Sports: Provides extensive snowmobiling trail networks that link directly through the city, alongside nearby cross-country skiing loops and hunting grounds.

• Main Street Commerce: Features a traditional Midwestern downtown corridor that is easily walkable and highly integrated with local civic buildings.
• McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center: Serves as a premier regional cultural anchor, hosting live music, theatrical plays, and community events throughout the year.
• Civic and Public Facilities: Anchored by the Wautoma Public Library and close proximity to the Waushara County Courthouse complex, centralizing city activity.
• Historic Fabric: Main Street showcases classic brick architecture that has been adapted to accommodate contemporary local independent businesses.

• Local Retail: Comprises a mix of specialized antique shops, sporting goods suppliers, floral boutiques, and practical hardware stores catering to rural needs.
• Dining Options: Showcases iconic Wisconsin supper clubs, classic family-style diners, local pizza parlors, and casual taverns known for Friday night fish fries.
• Daily Conveniences: Supplemented by regional grocery storefronts, agricultural supply stores, and essential service centers located along the main traffic arteries.

• Existing Housing: Features a median home value of approximately $144,254, making the local real estate market exceptionally affordable compared to both state and national averages.
• New Builds and Lots: Offers access to buildable rural acreage and vacant residential lots, with localized developments catering to buyers wanting custom homes near lake boundaries.
• Apartments and Rentals: Maintains an average rent of approximately $626 to $744 per month, though overall multi-family rental inventory remains tight and highly sought after.

• Public Schools: Operated by the Wautoma Area School District, which includes Riverview Elementary (Grades PK-3), Parkside School (Grades 4-8), and Wautoma High School (Grades 9-12).
• Alternative Programs: Features Crossroads Academy, a specialized alternative high school program designed to support student retention and graduation pathways.
• Private Schools: Home to localized faith-based educational programs, including the Oakridge Mennonite School, which serves primary and middle school grades.
• Higher Education: Accessible via regional commuter campuses, primarily through the nearby Fox Valley Technical College locations, which supply vocational training and adult education certification.

• ThedaCare Physicians-Wautoma: Located at N2934 Highway 22 North, operating as the primary local clinic for family medicine, preventative healthcare, and routine wellness visits.
• ThedaCare Physical Therapy-Wautoma: Situated at N2930 Highway 22 North, providing localized outpatient rehabilitation, sports medicine, and physical therapy services.
• Regional Hospital Access: Emergency room and critical access hospital services are utilized at nearby partner facilities, including ThedaCare Medical Center-Wild Rose just a few miles north.

• Appleton, WI: 40 miles (Direct access to commercial air travel via the Appleton International Airport).
• Green Bay, WI: 70 miles (Accessible via state highway routes connecting to Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport).
• Madison, WI: 75 miles (An easy north-south commute via Interstate 39 and state highways).
• Milwaukee, WI: 120 miles (Located roughly two hours southeast of the city via major highway corridors).
• Chicago, IL: 210 miles (Accessible within a three-and-a-half to four-hour drive utilizing the interstate system).