Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Marshfield News-Herald Entry Title: A ‘crisis’ in rural health care. Wisconsin hospital systems face increasing challenges in providing services in rural communities Entry Credit: Caitlin Shuda Judge Comment: In-depth look at the rural health care crisis in Wisconsin, what it means for patients and whether anything could change. Strong reporting paints a clear and scary picture.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: EagleHerald Entry Title: Labor Lifeline Entry Credit: Erin Noha Judge Comment: Being pregnant in a rural area is rife with challenges. This series tackles those challenges while also celebrating the teamwork of rural providers. Reporter did a great job of telling the stories of people affected by the limited care options.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Daily Citizen Entry Title: Beaver Dam woman was the first to get life changing operation pioneered at UW Health Entry Credit: Terri Pederson Judge Comment: Nice feature on how two doctors developed a solution to a young girl's brain issue and years later the young woman is thriving.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Daily Reporter Entry Title: To address traumatic brain injuries, Boldt switches from hard hats to helmets Entry Credit: Ethan Duran Judge Comment: None
