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Aurora Medical Center Shifts Focus, Relocates Psychiatric Services

9/17/2025

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Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan will convert its inpatient psychiatric care floor into medical and surgical beds starting September 19, responding to increased patient volume and a 67% drop in psychiatric inpatients.
Local recovery advocate Myranda Lemahieu highlights the ongoing need for mental health services.
Outpatient behavioral health services will remain available locally, including various programs and virtual options.
Inpatient psychiatric services will be relocated to Wauwatosa, nearly an hour away.
The hospital seeks to align resources with community needs for improved care access.

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Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan will convert its inpatient psychiatric care floor into medical and surgical beds starting September 19, responding to increased patient volume and a 67% drop in psychiatric inpatients.
Local recovery advocate Myranda Lemahieu highlights the ongoing need for mental health services.
Outpatient behavioral health services will remain available locally, including various programs and virtual options.
Inpatient psychiatric services will be relocated to Wauwatosa, nearly an hour away.
The hospital seeks to align resources with community needs for improved care access.