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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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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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Minnesotans with private wells urged to test their …

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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It's never too late: Cass County addresses mental health …

WebAnyone can call the Crisis Line-which serves Cass, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties-at 800-462-5525 (Brainerd exchange line 828 …

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New collaboration announced for heart care in Brainerd …

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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Essentia Health brings clinical trials to underrepresented rural

WebBRAINERD — Essentia Health has been selected to join the prestigious STAR Clinical Research Network, which focuses on improving health across common …

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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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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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Essentia Health free tool reads prescription labels aloud for …

WebScripTalk relies on an electronic tag that Essentia pharmacists program and place on the container. When the tag is scanned by the app or set on the ScripTalk …

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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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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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Midweek Motivator: Raising mental health awareness through a …

WebJoin us for the third annual 5K for Mental Health Awareness at Central Lakes College on Saturday, April 27. This event is co-hosted by CLC and Crow Wing Energized …

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Syphilis outbreak plagues Mille Lacs Band: MDH requests funding …

WebA syphilis outbreak among members of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has the Minnesota Department of Health seeking additional public health funding. In a recent …

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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 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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Midweek Motivator: Minnesota Suicide Prevention Regional …

WebAdditional information on the MDH grantees can be found at Suicide Prevention State Grantees - MN Dept. of Health Contact information: Destiny Tinnes: …

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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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