In the wake of the July 27 tornado that tore through Menasha and the surrounding Fox Valley, Tayo Clinic has mobilized to support our neighbors on the ground. Our team is conducting welfare checks on homebound residents and other vulnerable community members to make sure no one is left without care or connection in the storm's aftermath. Volunteers are also clearing debris from sidewalks and walkways so that individuals with limited mobility can safely move through their neighborhoods, and we are distributing water and electrolytes to residents working through cleanup in the summer heat. This is just the beginning of our response — Tayo Clinic remains committed to standing with the Menasha community as recovery continues, and we'll share more ways to help or get help in the days ahead.
On July 27, 2026, an EF-3 tornado with winds up to 140 mph tore through Menasha, Fox Crossing, and Appleton, part of a broader storm system that also brought damage to Neenah, Sherwood, and several surrounding communities. Homes were damaged and roofs torn off, trees were uprooted, and power was knocked out to tens of thousands of residents across the Fox Valley, with crews continuing restoration efforts and a curfew put in place in Menasha as cleanup began. Our hearts go out to everyone in our community affected by this storm — to those whose homes were damaged, whose neighborhoods were disrupted, and whose lives have been upended in the days since. Tayo Clinic is actively working to determine how we can best support our patients and neighbors during this difficult time, and we are coordinating with local partners to identify where our help is needed most. More information on our community response efforts will be shared here soon.
The Tayo Clinic had the opportunity to interface with local mutual aid network leaders in Oshkosh, WI to share our belief in the importance of physical and mental healthcare and to learn how to better serve the needs of our community.
As part of it's increased focus on spreading the health benefits of mindfulness, the Tayo Clinic is proud to announce the launch of weekly Community Meditations online on Zoom. People from any geographic location are welcome. No previous meditation experience required.
What a great day at the WOW Regional Learning Exchange led by Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative - RWHC on March 4.
The Tayo Clinic had the opportunity to connect with incredible healthcare leaders and community organizations working to improve access to care throughout Wisconsin.
We’re excited to bring the ideas and collaborations from this event back to our work serving uninsured and homebound individuals through free telehealth services.
It was also great meeting up with Kristene Stacker from Partnership Community Health Center and David Lally from Hope Clinic & Care Center and learning more about the important work happening in our communities.
On January 27, 2026, Tayo Clinic joined healthcare leaders and community organizations from across western Wisconsin at the Market on River in Chippewa Falls for the first of five Wisconsin Owns Wellbeing (WOW) Regional Learning Exchanges.
Executive Director Enrique Piña, RN BSN MED, and Dr. Sarah Saleemi, MD represented Tayo Clinic at this important gathering, which brought together over 80 participants from safety net providers, health departments, aging and disability resource centers, and community organizations throughout the region.The day-long exchange focused on celebrating existing regional collaborations, identifying priority issues and opportunities, and developing strategies to enhance collaboration across all stages of development. Participants explored how statewide partners can better support local efforts to create meaningful collaborative impact in communities across Wisconsin.
The WOW initiative represents a shift from crisis response to proactive visioning for Wisconsin’s wellbeing system. Led by four organizations—Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, and Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association—the collaborative aims to build a statewide wellbeing system that optimizes health through a strong workforce, accessible and integrated resources, and lasting collaborative relationships with local communities.
Key themes discussed included addressing workforce stress, improving access to care, reducing system fragmentation, and developing community-driven solutions to emerging challenges. Participants also examined how factors like technological change, economic shifts, and aging populations are reshaping Wisconsin’s health and wellbeing landscape.
Tayo Clinic’s participation in this regional exchange reflects our commitment to collaborative approaches that strengthen the safety net and improve wellbeing outcomes for all community members. Four additional Regional Learning Exchanges are scheduled across Wisconsin through April 2026.
This past year has been quite busy with many highlights:
- established The Tayo Clinic as a 501c3 nonprofit
- created infrastructure for financial transactions including opening 501c3 bank account and donor accounts
- enrolled with the VHCP for liability coverage for our providers
- created a Board of Directors and securing D&O and Cyber insurance
- enrolled in and activating the Tebra electronic medical record system for patients
- developed our www.tayoclinic.com website including all enrollment forms
- secured an Ad Grants Award through the Google For Nonprofits Program
- secured a grant with Zoom for Nonprofits
- created partnership with The Wisconsin Teletalk Network
- officially gained Medicaid ordering provider status as an ordering provider
- and of course treated our patients enrolled through The Tayo Clinic
We are now ready for the next level and have a busy year planned ahead of us.
Last week we attended the WAFCC board meeting where they gave mention to The Tayo Clinic as a new organization under their umbrella. In the coming weeks there will be 5 Wisconsin regional gatherings with other healthcare organizations and system level leaders through the Wisconsin Owns Wellbeing (WOW) group.
• Jan. 27, 2026: Market on River, Chippewa Falls
• Feb. 17, 2026: Lake of the Torches, Lac du Flambeau
• Mar. 4, 2026: St. Norbert College, De Pere
• Mar. 19, 2026: Baraboo Arts, Baraboo
• Apr. 15, 2026: Waukesha Area Technical College,
Pewaukee
We invite you to attend if you can. We will be in attendance at Chippewa Falls (Jan 27) and also plan for Mar 4 at De Pere as that will be our regional meeting for Appleton. We will take notes! I’ll also attach flyers from WOW in this email.
Sarah and I have been focusing on goals and initiatives that I am going to personally take as the Executive Director.
We recently have been granted Medicaid status as an ordering provider which is a huge accomplishment! This would help us continue coverage to our uninsured patients, who may later be approved for Medicaid, until they can find an established Primary Care Provider (PCP). We also have new business cards with a QR code that links to our website, patient intake form, volunteer form, and donations!
These are just the footnotes of where we are at. Thank you, thank you, thank you all for being part of this team and being part of something great! Take care of yourselves and be safe this weekend.
We are thrilled to announce that the Tayo News page is officially active as of January 1, 2026. This platform is designed to keep you informed about the latest updates, events, and stories that matter to our community.
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