Babbitt
Babbitt, MN · Health
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$1M renovation to Westwood assisted living at Benedictine complete
The goal is to create more areas for residents to spend quality time and make connections with each other. The $1M renovation involved the Westwood assisted living facility, which was built more than two decades ago. The project was funded solely by private donors. To celebrate its completion, there was a blessing ceremony.
northernnewsnow.com
Blood shortage reaches crisis point in Minnesota; hospitals urge donors to give now
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The need for blood has hit a crisis point. Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) has now announced another blood emergency declaration. MBC call this unprecedented, they say the blood supply is down to less than two days. A healthy level is five to seven days, leaving hospitals in a difficult position right now.
northernnewsnow.com
Essentia Health opens new clinic in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Essentia Health has opened a new physical therapy clinic in West Duluth with a focus on sports performance rehabilitation. The center, located on West Superior Street, will streamline occupational and physical therapy services and deliver comprehensive sports performance training as well as rehabilitation for patients of all ages.
KBJR
Blood shortage reaches crisis point in Minnesota; hospitals urge donors to give now
influentialwomen.com
Amber Lee Lightfeather: Advancing Public Health, Indigenous Health Equity, and Community Leadership
Amber Lee Lightfeather, MSPH, CMA (AAMA), has built a distinguished career at the intersection of public health, clinical research, healthcare, education, and Indigenous community leadership. Based in Duluth, Minnesota, Lightfeather has become recognized for bringing together healthcare organizations, Tribal communities, educators, researchers, and policymakers to improve health outcomes through culturally responsive research, collaborative leadership, and evidence based public health practice.
businessnorth.com
Ashland hospital undergoing $14 million expansion
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center’s $14 million new addition is expected to open at the end of this summer, according to officials. The expansion will add 28,000 square feet to the hospital’s existing footprint and add 21 exam rooms along with 10 physician provider offices. Tamarack Health formed...
Grand Rapids Herald Review
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes obstetrics and gynecology specialist Dr. Katie Casper
Dr. Katie Casper, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. “I chose to practice at Essentia for many reasons,” said Dr. Casper. “I trained at Essentia in medical school. I received excellent education and was very impressed by the quality of care provided to patients. There is a strong feeling of togetherness, support and community. I felt drawn to return to Duluth to bring my practice here to join an incredible group of colleagues in a place that has always felt like home to me.” Dr. Casper earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Creighton University in Phoenix, Arizona, and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “I really want to ensure that my patients feel comfortable with their plan of care,” said Dr. Casper. “My job is to provide high-quality, evidence-based medicine that supports you as the individual. I enjoy having discussions about your goals so that I can best support you.” To schedule an appointment with Dr. Casper, please call (218) 786-3800. To see her full profile, or schedule online, please visit EssentiaHealth.org and click on “find a doctor.”
northernnewsnow.com
Fond du Lac Band breaks ground on $25M health center expansion in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa broke ground Wednesday on a $25 million expansion of the Center for American Indian Resources in Duluth. Band leaders said many reservations are far from economic centers, making it difficult to recruit professionals to provide...
howiehanson.com
What if Duluth became the digital health capital of the Northland?
By Howie Hanson, Downtown Reporter / For years, the conversation about downtown Duluth has centered on what we've lost. Office workers aren't returning in the same numbers they once did. Remote work has permanently changed the demand for traditional office space. Empty floors in commercial buildings have become symbols of uncertainty, while debates about crime, homelessness, public safety and economic vitality continue to dominate public discussion.
vernonreporter.com
Ashland residents protest Line 5 construction’s use of Lake Superior water
A group of Ashland residents held a protest Wednesday against the use of municipal water for constructing the controversial reroute of Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline across northern Wisconsin. The reroute has been protested and challenged in court by locals, members of the nearby Bad River Band of Lake...
Wisconsin Examiner
Ashland residents protest Line 5 construction’s use of Lake Superior water
A group of Ashland residents held a protest Wednesday against the use of municipal water for constructing the controversial reroute of Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline across northern Wisconsin. The reroute has been protested and challenged in court by locals, members of the nearby Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental groups for […]
WDIO-TV
An ecotherapist’s take on park prescriptions
Eric Krawczyk of Wild Wellness has 10 years of experience observing that nature supports both mental and physical well-being. He made the case for “park prescriptions,” an approach in which healthcare providers recommend specific time outdoors, such as walks in local parks, time on trails or simple nature activities, as a complement to traditional care. This method is described as a low-cost way to reduce stress, improve mood, boost immunity and encourage physical activity.
Yahoo!
Pilot project aims to remove PFAs from Superior landfill leachate
Superior City Council approved a pilot project to treat landfill leachate for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are manmade chemicals that do not break down naturally. Jun. 18—SUPERIOR — The landfill on Moccasin Mike Road will soon be a test site for the destruction of forever chemicals. The...