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1976 – Foundations Begin

Cache Year
1976
Cache Location
1265 John Q Hammons Dr.
Madison, WI 53717

GHC-SCW’s administrative office serves as the central hub supporting the Cooperative’s operations, bringing together teams that help coordinate care, manage member services and drive innovation across the organization.

GPS Coordinates
GHC-SCW Admin Office
Learn more about our history

Celebrating Year 1976

In 1976, a small group of physicians and community members came together with a bold idea: create a different kind of health care organization in Dane County—one owned by the people it served. On March 1, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin saw its very first patient, beginning with just 49 members. That same year, members elected the Cooperative’s first Board of Directors, formally establishing a governance model. From the very beginning, GHC-SCW was built not just as a health plan, but as a partnership. 

Why it matters:  Member voices shaped GHC-SCW from day one. 

This Cache’s Prize Drawing

Everyone who finds and registers this cache by September 29 will be entered for a chance to win this $100 prize.

Cache Prize Spotlight
Prize for Cache Year 1976
$100 Gift Card to Food Fight Restaurant Group

Food Fight Restaurant Group is a collection of over 15 unique, locally owned restaurant concepts. From burgers and burritos to upscale Italian and steak, they strive to provide diverse dining experiences to suit the evolving tastes of the local community. Food Fight has been a loyal member-owner of GHC-SCW for over 12 years! This gift card can be used at any Food Fight Restaurant Group location!

Drawing Date: September 29
Prize Value: $100
How to Enter: Find and register this cache by the end of the campaign.
One winner will be selected from everyone who registered this cache.