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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.
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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...
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Duluth-area lawmakers say Medicaid provider terminations are creating chaos
Ashland Daily Press
Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center marks 10th anniversary in Ashland
When the Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center opened in Ashland a decade ago, it spared local cancer patients a daily drive to Duluth for radiation treatment, a round trip that could run three to four hours, repeated for weeks at a time. This spring, the center is marking 10 years of keeping that care close to home. Since 2016, the center has cared for 6,049 patients across its medical oncology, infusion and radiation oncology services, a count that includes non-chemotherapy infusions, the hospital said. The center, known as NWCC, opened at 1615 Maple Lane as a collaboration between Essentia Health and the Ashland hospital then known as Memorial Medical Center, which rebranded as Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in 2023. Radiation treatments began that June, built around a $4 million Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator inside a $12 million facility. “These last 10 years, it’s been incredible to see how many people have been positively impacted by NWCC,” manager Amanda McKuen said in a statement. “Just eliminating that daily commute to Duluth has been a game-changer for patients and their families.” The center says the accelerator was the most advanced in the region when it was installed, and that it allows the
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Environmental clean-up of St. Louis River nears completion
Minnesota is a major step closer to finishing a decades-long effort to clean up the St. Louis River estuary in northeastern Minnesota, the headwaters of Lake Superior, from a long legacy of industrial pollution. Federal, state, tribal and community partners gathered Wednesday to celebrate the culmination of a two-year effort...
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Brook joins Aspires St. Luke's Clinic
Aspirus St. Luke’s Clinic Duluth – Cardiology has hired Physician Assistant Casey Brock, PA-C. Brock earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Brock has been practicing as...
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Aspirus St. Luke’s Ends Home Health Services
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – On Tuesday, Aspirus announced that they will be ending their Home Health Services at St. Luke’s. In a statement, Aspirus says they will be working directly with the 29 team members impacted by the change to find other options in the system. Home Health...
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Lichtenberg joins Aspires St. Luke's Clinic
Aspirus St. Luke’s Clinic Duluth – Cardiology has welcomed Physician Assistant Fayja Lichtenberg, PA-C. Lichtenberg, who is from Duluth, earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree from The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth. She says her education has equipped her with a comprehensive clinical skill set and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
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Wisconsin state rep. holds town halls on health care affordability
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Essentia Health-Deer River Clinic welcomes Megan Alto to practice family medicine
Megan Alto, a certified physician assistant practicing family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Deer River Clinic. “I completed much of my training within the Essentia system and consistently had excellent experiences with my preceptors, staff and patients,” said Alto. “I felt well supported as a student throughout my training. I was also drawn to Essentia’s transition-to-practice program, which reflects a strong commitment to supporting new graduate providers.” Alto received her education from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. “I am excited to work alongside a strong team of medical professionals, give back to the community and deliver compassionate, high-quality care that I would want for my own loved ones,” said Alto. “I value the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan while providing a balance of preventive care, chronic disease management and acute care.” To schedule an appointment with Alto, please call (218) 246-8275, or visit EssentiaHealth.org and click on “find a doctor.” Visit the Essentia Health Newsroom for other important updates, patient stories and media resources. ABOUT ESSENTIA HEALTH Essentia Health’s mission is to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. An integrated
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A leadership shift for health care
Essentia joins move toward advanced practitioners with new associate CMO. In a move that spotlights a recent trend in health care leadership, Essentia Health recently announced that nurse practitioner Christie Erickson has been named as the Duluth-based health care system’s new associate chief medical officer (ACMO) for the East Market.