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From Leech Lake to UMD: med student’s mission to fight reservation healthcare disparities
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - UMD’s medical school is building on its newly expanded four-year program to keep future doctors training right here in the Northland. By eliminating the old requirement to transfer south to the Twin Cities, leaders hope to anchor medical talent in the rural and tribal communities that need it most.
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Gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar outlines healthcare plan in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- With 79 days until the November general election, Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Klobuchar stopped by Cloquet to announce her plans to change Minnesota's health care system. On Sunday, Klobuchar toured Cloquet's Community Memorial Hospital. There she talked to health care providers about their struggle to provide...
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Superior Med Spa celebrates expansion
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A new medical spa in the Twin Ports is celebrating a major expansion. The Superior Med Spa unveiled new treatment rooms, additional services, and overall facility enhancements during a celebration Thursday. Superior Mayor Jim Paine joined the spa’s team Thursday evening for an official...
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Klobuchar visits Cloquet to outline healthcare priorities for Minnesota governor’s race
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Aspirus St. Luke's celebrates clinic revitalization
Aspirus St. Luke's on Wednesday celebrated the completion of a $1.2 million clinic revitalization project. "This investment reflects our commitment to providing exceptional specialty care," Vice President of Operations Kim Terhaar said at a ribbon cutting ceremony for Aspirus St. Luke's Clinic Duluth – Ear, Nose & Throat and Aspirus St. Luke's Clinic Duluth – General Surgery. "From expanded services and advanced technology to a more welcoming environment, these renovations help ensure our patients receive the highest quality care in a space designed around their needs."
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Popular Cloquet, Minnesota Facility Now Being Acquired By Essentia Health
After 35 years serving of Cloquet, Park Avenue Therapies is joining Essentia. It will open soon as Essentia Health-Cloquet Therapy with the same familiar team, and occupational therapy now added to the mix. Here's the transition plan.
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Miller joins Essentia sleep medicine clinic
Hallie Miller, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in sleep medicine, has joined the Essentia Health-Lakewalk Clinic. She has spent nearly five years working for Essentia in family practice before moving into this new role. “I have seen firsthand how Essentia treats its team members, patients and...
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Essentia Health closes Proctor clinic for the day after small fire
PROCTOR, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Essentia Health is closing its Proctor Clinic for the remainder of the day after a small fire Thursday morning. Fire crews responded to the facility on South Boundary Avenue around 9:30 a.m. People inside were told to evacuate. Fire contained; smoke prompts closure. The...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Blood shortage reaches crisis point in Minnesota; hospitals urge donors to give now
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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.
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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...