Bellin Health

Bellin Health is a healthcare system based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, providing a range of medical services to the community. As a recipient of federal grant awards, Bellin Health and its subsidiaries have engaged in various healthcare-related activities, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization operates through multiple entities, including Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc. and Oconto Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. (doing business as Bellin Health Oconto Hospital), which are structured as tax-exempt non-profit organizations. These entities have received both prime federal grant awards and sub-awards, demonstrating their involvement in federally funded healthcare initiatives.

Through federal grant programs, Bellin Health and its subsidiaries have primarily focused on COVID-19 response efforts. Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc. received emergency financial assistance grants from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education to support students and the institution during the pandemic, including funding for emergency financial aid to students and institutional support under the CARES Act. Oconto Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. participated in the Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Confidence Program, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to increase vaccine confidence in rural communities. Both entities received sub-awards for COVID-19 testing and mitigation initiatives, including expanding testing efforts, implementing community mitigation activities, and addressing financial and workforce challenges related to the public health emergency. These sub-awards were primarily administered through the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc., with funding originating from federal sources such as the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP). The services provided through these grants included purchasing laboratory testing supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and supporting clinical services to meet community needs during the pandemic.