Active Shooter Training at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield Thursday, January 15th; Visitor Restrictions for Newborns

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 -- 11:01 AM

On Thursday, January 15, you may see a large emergency response at the Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield campus.

They are participating in an active shooter training with their partners at the Marshfield Police Department and Marshfield Fire Department. To be clear: this is a drill. Please do not call 911.

Temporary visitation restrictions have been put in place until further notice for all in outpatient and inpatient obstetrics, all newborn nurseries across Marshfield Clinic region, and the NICU at Marshfield Children’s Hospital.

• No visitors under age 18 (including siblings)
• Labor and Delivery: Up to two support people allowed
• Hospitalization: Only two support people (including grandparents) allowed

These measures help protect our most vulnerable patients, infants under 6 months, who face the highest risk for severe COVID, flu, and RSV complications, including hospitalization.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.