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In pursuit of greater public trust, Crow Wing County researching

WebThe first step is a confidential survey seeking to better understand people’s hesitancy, developed with the guidance of the U.S. Vaccine Confidence Survey, 2021 …

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Northern Pines to open mental health urgent care clinic

WebKevin Hines, a suicide prevention speaker, visits with the staff of Northern Pines Mental Health Center Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Brainerd, after touring the new …

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Lakewood Health System announces cancer center

WebSTAPLES — Lakewood Health System announced Friday, Jan. 19, plans to move forward with the Lakewood Cancer Center, which is set to break ground in spring …

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New collaboration announced for heart care in Brainerd lakes area

WebEssentia Health is collaborating with the Minneapolis Heart Institute to expand heart care in the Brainerd lakes area. The new arrangement brings together Minneapolis …

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Bjerga named Lakewood Health System’s next president and CEO

WebSTAPLES — Lisa Bjerga was named the next president and CEO of Lakewood Health System in Staples, effective Jan. 1. Bjerga will succeed current …

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Cass County Board: 2023 brought growth, change to Health, …

WebCass County processed payments for $143,035,056.49 in health service bills for people who qualified for state and federal medical assistance in 2023.

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Astera Health and CentraCare partner to build $23 million cancer …

WebThe 20,000 square foot addition will be added to the west end of the new building. The project, which will include infusion, radiation oncology, and supportive care …

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A mammogram can save your life

WebLisa Wigand, sings the praises of oncology staff at Essentia Health in Brainerd and the importance of regular mammograms after a double breast cancer diagnosis in …

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Essentia working to make addiction recovery accessible to …

WebEssentia Health is taking more of a harm-reduction approach to addiction, as most people are not perfect but they are looking for help and guidance, Schwartz said.

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Maslowski Wellness and Research Center hosts groundbreaking in …

WebWADENA -- The Maslowski Wellness and Research Center is hosting a groundbreaking for the $12.4 million dollar project at 10 a.m. Oct. 22 on the construction …

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Essentia Health to host virtual nursing summit

WebEssentia Health to host virtual nursing summit “The Future of Nursing is Now: Innovation and Excellence in Care” aims to connect nurses so they can share their …

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Rural EMS looks for solutions to a nationwide problem

WebBrian McClung, left, leads Michael Juntunen, Mark Jones, Kelly Asche and Kevin Lee in a discussion Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, on the health of EMS in Minnesota.

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Essentia Health to host Women’s Health Day in Baxter

WebBRAINERD — Essentia Health is aiming to raise awareness of women’s health and enhance access to important services by hosting Women’s Health Day April …

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Astera Health offering flu shot clinics

WebWADENA — Astera Health will host several flu shot clinics in September and October. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Schedule an appointment by calling the …

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Astera Health in Wadena hosts open house March 18

WebWADENA – Astera Health is hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18, to celebrate its new name and offer tours of the new Astera Health …

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Minnesotans with private wells urged to test their drinking water …

WebThe five most common contaminants in Minnesota, and their potential health effects, include: Nitrate — Test every year. Porous geology in southeast Minnesota and …

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Arden Beachy, NDSU quarterback turned doctor

WebArden Beachy, NDSU quarterback turned doctor, recovers after bout with coronavirus The physician and emergency room doctor at Lakewood Health System in …

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