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Kettle River, MN · Health
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New wheelchair recliners expand access to dental care at NorthLakes Community Clinic
NORTHEAST WIS. – NorthLakes Community Clinic is making dental care more accessible for patients with mobility needs thanks to funding from the Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation. New specialized wheelchair recliners have been added at NorthLakes dental clinics in Ashland, Hayward and Oconto. The equipment allows patients to remain...
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AG Ellison: Duluth therapist accused of $2.2 million in false Medicaid claims
Peter Meilahn faces about a dozen felonies in alleged $2.2 million scheme.
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Senior GO Show returns to DECC for 22nd year
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -The Senior GO Show is back in Duluth, giving adults 55 and older a one-stop shop for health screenings, live entertainment and nearly 100 local resources to help them navigate the next chapter of life. The event marks the 22nd year the show has been...
Mesabi Tribune
Emily Hadrava to practice family medicine at Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic
Emily Hadrava, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner practicing family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic. “I have worked for Essentia in the past,” said Hadrava. “What drew me back is the teamwork and the large family practice presence it offers. I look forward to being a part of the team and caring for patients on the Iron Range.” Hadrava received her education from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. “In family practice, I have the ability to get to know my patients throughout their lifespan and really enjoy watching them grow and live their healthiest lives,” said Hadrava. “I look forward to doing that at Essentia.” To schedule an appointment with Hadrava, please call (218) 305-0000. To see her full profile, visit EssentiaHealth.org and click on “find a doctor.”
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Minnesota AG charges nine in Medicaid fraud schemes totaling more than $3 million
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Essentia Health offers vaccine clinics in West Duluth, Proctor, Hermantown
October kicks off the unofficial start of respiratory illness season and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) says this in when they start to see an uptick in reported cases of influenza, RSV and COVID-19. Essentia Health is hosting a series of flu vaccine clinics at several locations to help...
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AG Ellison: Duluth therapist accused of $2.2 million in false Medicaid claims
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Building Scalable Full Arch Programs Across DSOs
Full arch treatment is gaining momentum across the DSO landscape, driven by growing patient demand, advances in digital workflows, and increasingly predictable treatment protocols. As organizations expand these services throughout their networks, the conversation is evolving beyond simply offering full arch treatment to building programs that can be replicated with confidence.
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Expanded Tamarack Health Ashland Clinic opens to patients
Tamarack Health’s newly expanded Ashland Clinic opened to patients in early September, adding 21 exam rooms and more than doubling the primary care capacity at its Ashland Medical Center campus. The $14 million, 28,000-square-foot addition, built on the west side of the campus, houses six primary care providers and their support teams on the first level, along with 10 provider offices. It was designed with room to add a second floor as demand for care grows, the health system said. Tamarack began construction in September 2025 in response to what administrators described as a critical shortage of primary care providers in Ashland and Bayfield counties. A community health needs assessment had identified insufficient access to primary care across the two counties. The system funded the project without state or federal grants. Patients arriving for primary care appointments should now use Entrance 3 off Maple Lane and enter through the Ashland Clinic entrance, according to the health system. The new space also features local photography selected through a community photo contest held over the summer. The opening caps several years of primary care growth for Tamarack, which launched primary care in Ashland in spring 2024 with a single physician. The private,
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Sonder joins Orthopedic Associates staff
Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth, P.A. announced Dr. Jay W. Sonder, DC, a licensed chiropractor, has joined their team. He is board-certified and fellowship trained with more than 20 years of clinical experience and specialized expertise in comprehensive disability assessments, functional capacity evaluations and injury consultation for patients experiencing chronic back and neck pain, work-related injuries and complex musculoskeletal conditions. His clinical offerings will include thorough diagnostic evaluations and collaboration with orthopaedic physicians and the physical therapy team to establish clear treatment paths, reduce pain and safely guide patients back to work and daily life.
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Duluth clinic destroyed by fire reopens with direct care model
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Just days before a Duluth clinic with a unique mission was set to welcome its first patients last March, a basement fire put that brand new facility on hold. On March 3rd, firefighters rushed to 4th Street and 6th Avenue East in Duluth’s Hillside...
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Superior man helps non-emergency medical ride shortage with transportation service
SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV)- Not being able to get medical appointments is a concern for many seniors. Missing small appointments can lead to even bigger emergencies later. Now seniors are having to find new ways to get to hospitals. Warren Little of Superior has worked in healthcare from nursing homes to...
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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...