The City of Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) is proud to announce the approval of a $140,000 loan to Edgerton Hospital & Health Services, led by President and CEO Marc Augsburger. This critical funding will be used to purchase an X-ray machine to enhance diagnostic services at the Whitewater Urgent Care Center.
As a key condition of the loan, the Urgent Care Center is required to remain operational in Whitewater for at least ten years. This agreement reaffirms the City’s commitment to ensuring continuous and accessible healthcare for its residents.
“This investment marks a major step forward in our mission to bring healthcare infrastructure to the Whitewater community,” said Marc Augsburger.
The addition of this advanced diagnostic tool will provide multiple benefits to the community, including:
• Reduced wait times for patients through quicker on-site diagnostics.
• Decreased reliance on out-of-town emergency departments, easing the burden on patients and their families.
• Expanded local access to essential medical services, especially during evenings, weekends, and holidays when other facilities may not be available.
• Support for Whitewater’s strategic healthcare goals, aligning with the City’s broader vision of enhancing public health and quality of life.
By enhancing the capacity of the Urgent Care Center with this investment, the City and Edgerton Hospital are working hand-in-hand to meet the growing demand for healthcare services in Whitewater and surrounding areas.
According to additional information provided to the Banner by Betsy Swenson, the Urgent Care is scheduled to open in September, 2025 and will be in the same building as the current clinic.
The loan has no interest and includes annual forgiveness, subject to specific terms. Beginning on the first anniversary of the loan disbursement date and continuing annually thereafter for ten years, the CDA will forgive 10% of the original principal balance ($14,000 annually), provided the borrower has complied fully with the agreement. Any balance remaining after ten years, assuming full compliance, would be forgivable.
For more information, please contact:
Betsy Swenson
City of Whitewater CDA
Email: bswenson@whitewater-wi.gov
