Wisconsin Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) recently visited the Valley Surgery Center in Hudson, WI. Their visit was part of the Association of Wisconsin Surgery Centers (WISCA) Capitol Connection program to connect WISCA members with their local state legislators to show them firsthand the benefits of the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) model of care.

“Valley Surgery Center leadership was pleased to host Sen. Stafsholt and Rep. Zimmerman for a tour of the recently opened Valley Surgery Center,” said Dan Zismer, Ph.D., who serves as President of the surgery center’s Board of Governors. “As Board President, I can speak for my colleagues when I say we were impressed with their understanding of the importance of ambulatory surgery centers to the residents of western Wisconsin, as well as their interests in the policy issues that impact cost-effective health care delivered by ASCs.”

Zimmerman is currently serving his fourth term in the state Assembly representing the 30^th Assembly District. Regarding his visit to Valley Surgery Center, he said he had “great discussions with several care providers as we toured the beautiful new facility in Hudson,” and is pleased that “western Wisconsin has newly developing healthcare options that will help area residents receive the care they need much closer to home.”

Stafsholt, who represents the 10^th Senate District, was first elected to the Senate in 2020 after serving two terms in the state Assembly.

The Valley Surgery Center is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center owned and operated by the medical groups that perform surgery there. The Center’s surgeons, who provide the highest quality surgical care, and the patient care staff recognize the importance of improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for every patient they serve.

If you are interested in hosting a legislative visit at your ASC, please contact the WISCA office at WISCA@badgerbay.co.

Thank you to Valley Surgery Center for hosting their local state legislators, Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls).