Jacobson
Jacobson, MN · Health
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...
KARE 11
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
mprnews.org
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...
businessnorth.com
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...
wdsm710.com
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...
businessnorth.com
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.