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Minnesota researchers tackle non-emergency medical transportation
As more rural hospitals close and access to healthcare clinics and physicians gets harder for rural residents, researchers in Duluth, Minnesota, are looking at the impact transportation has on rural healthcare. At the University of Minnesota Duluth, researchers and faculty members are working with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission to...
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Researchers Tackle Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
As more rural hospitals close and access to healthcare clinics and physicians gets harder for rural residents, researchers in Duluth, Minnesota, are looking at the impact transportation has on rural healthcare. At the University of Minnesota Duluth, researchers and faculty members are working with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission to...
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Community Memorial Hospital announces expansion to Duluth
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet is expanding into Duluth with a new clinic at Arrowpointe Medical Center off Rice Lake Road. The $7 million renovation will transform 37,000 square feet of former UnitedHealthcare office space into a facility offering primary care and family medicine. Renovations are expected to begin in late 2026, with the clinic scheduled to open in fall 2027.
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Community Memorial Hospital announces expansion to Duluth to help offset demand
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet is on the move with a second location in Duluth. CMH will be taking over the former United Healthcare space inside Arrowpointe Medical Center on off Rice Lake Road. The $7 million renovation will remove existing cubicles to make room for...
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Life Link III unveils brand new hangar in Duluth
Life Link III, a medical flight organization for emergencies is celebrating new beginnings, with a brand-new space. Life Link III is crucial in getting patients from point A to B, during medical emergencies in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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New Duluth air-medical base aims to close care gap for rural patients
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - In an emergency, the miles between a patient and critical care matte, especially in the Northland. Life Link III’s new Duluth base is designed to help close that gap. They say it’s a purpose-built home for helicopter and fixed-wing operations, designed to help the team move quickly when Northland families need them most.
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Full mouth rehabilitation at Gregorich & Matack Dental
As Gregorich & Matack Family Dental wraps up two years in its downtown Duluth office, the doctors are preparing to offer one Northland veteran a full mouth rehabilitation. Dr. Joe Gregorich explained that oral health is tied to systemic health. “There are a lot of people walking around that, I...
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Duluth Therapist Accused of 27,430 False Medicaid Claims in $2.25 Million Scheme
Peter Jason Meilahn, a psychotherapist from Duluth, Minnesota, faces 13 felony counts after prosecutors accused him of receiving more than $2.25 million in Medicaid payments for services investigators say were not provided. The Minnesota Attorney General's Office said health insurer UCare referred Meilahn to the state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit....
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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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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...
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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...