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Winona Health caregivers receive Minnesota Hospital Association awards
The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) recently announced its 2026 spring award winners, and several Winona Health caregivers were among those honored for excellence in leadership, communications, organizational culture and community health. The awards recognize individuals and teams across Minnesota for their contributions to patient care, workforce development, community engagement and innovation.
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Austin care coordinator charged with bilking Medicaid for $185K
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — A former Mower County care coordinator faces seven felony theft charges for allegedly stealing more than $185,000 from Medicaid. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit charged Jessica Jean Arneson with the offenses. Between May 2020 and August 2023, Arneson worked as a care coordinator for the Mower County Department of Health and Human Services in Austin, providing case management for qualified Medicaid recipients in Southeastern Minnesota.
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Winona Health and Winona Area Ambulance honor emergency responders, wife of cardiac arrest survivor
Winona Health, Winona Area Ambulance and the Southeast Minnesota Regional EMS Office in Rochester honored more than a dozen emergency responders and the wife of a cardiac arrest patient for their life-saving efforts. In late February, Pam Phillips performed CPR on her husband Rick at home through instructions from an...
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Rochester physical therapy clinic fights Medicaid license termination
(ABC 6 News) – A physical therapy clinic in Rochester says a state license termination could disrupt disability services for more than 120 people. Staff at EA Therapeutics Health said Minnesota’s Department of Human Services moved to terminate the clinic’s disability services license last month after staff at EA Therapeutics said they received a letter […]
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Healthcare providers ask community for support after being disenrolled from Medical Assistance
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) -Three Rochester healthcare providers have been disenrolled from Medical Assistance, putting their services at risk despite claiming to have met the parameters and deadlines set by the Department of Human Services. “The harm caused by this action is immediate and widespread,” said Dr. Melanie Brennan, CEO and...
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Rochester provider loses Medicaid funding, impacting 120 clients
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Faribault Medical Center nurse celebrates 60 years of service
In a milestone few healthcare professionals achieve, Leola “Lee” Martin was recently honored for 60 years of service at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center, formerly known as District One Hospital. Colleagues gathered to recognize Martin’s decadeslong commitment to patient care and her lasting impact on the Faribault community. Martin began her career as a nursing aide while preparing for nursing school. She later completed a one-year program at the former Faribault School of Practical Nursing, launching a career that would span generations of patients and major advancements in healthcare. “I started as a nursing aide right out of high school and then entered the LPN program here in Faribault,” Martin said. Martin was a licensed practical nurse for 35 years before becoming a registered nurse. Over six decades, Martin witnessed significant changes, particularly in technology. Colleagues say her commitment to compassionate, hands-on care has remained constant. “Lee’s 60 years of service reflect a deep, unwavering commitment to patients,” said Amie Fox, surgical services manager at Allina Health Owatonna Hospital and Faribault Medical Center. “She has been a steady presence for the community and for the care team members who value her experience and giving nature.” Martin is known not only
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10 neurological surgery residency programs drawing student interest: AMA
Medical students researching neurological surgery residencies tallied more than 18,000 views on the American Medical Association’s FREIDA database in 2025, spread across 122 accredited programs. Here are the 10 most-viewed neurological surgery residency programs, based on identified medical student activity on FREIDA from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025,...