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Congregations gather for health care vigil
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Church groups, healthcare workers and community members gather in front of River’s Edge Hospital in St. Peter Thursday for a day-long vigil for rural healthcare resources. “We believe that healthcare is a human right and it ought to be accessible to everybody,” said Mary Behrends,...
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River’s Edge Hospital provides real-world experiences for students in health care
SAINT PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - Staff Development Coordinator at River’s Edge Hospital Kimberly Smisek said she’s been helping train student workers for six years, encouraging a new generation of health care workers to pursue careers in their own community. In that time, Smisek said the hospital has helped...
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Kraus-Anderson Completes Remodel at Lakeview Clinic in Waconia, Minnesota
Kraus-Anderson has completed an interior and exterior remodel of Lakeview Clinic in Waconia, Minnesota. Designed by DSGW Architecture, the project includes a comprehensive 10,000-square-foot renovation. Key updates include relocating the main entrance; phased enhancements to the waiting areas and registration desk; and the expansion and renovation of the OB/GYN and podiatry clinics, as well as the Optical Shop. The project also added new patient parking, including close, accessible handicap stalls directly adjacent to the new entrance.
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Willkommen: Woodview Dental Clinic – Remodel
In the photo: Jordyn Larson, The Coffee Keller; Jon Bleick, Nuvera; Roni Carus, Dr. Kraig Schumm, Dr. John Brownfield, Woodview Dental Clinic; Jennifer Otte, New Ulm Real Estate. The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce recently visited Woodview Dental Clinic to celebrate the completion of their...
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Medica Foundation Provides Emergency Funding to Support Access to Care in Mankato and Southern Minnesota
The Medica Foundation announces a $50,000 emergency funding grant to Open Door Health Center – a Federally Qualified Health Center – to help sustain access to essential health care services for individuals and families across Mankato and Southern Minnesota during a period of heightened demand and uncertainty. The...
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Oak Terrace Senior Living acquires Pheasants Ridge community in St. Peter
With communities in Mankato, Le Sueur and Jordan, Oak Terrace Senior Living has become a mainstay in Southern Minnesota’s senior care industry. The family-owned business is now adding a fourth home to its senior care network with the purchase of Pheasants Ridge Assisted Living Care in St. Peter. Located at 1807 Sunrise Drive, just across the street from River’s Edge Hospital, Pheasants Ridge has offered single-level living accommodations to seniors alongside on-site nursing and care staff for 20 years. The building is currently hosts 16 rooms for senior housing and 13 for memory care. With the $2.79 million purchase from the Mary K Wenner Living Trust, Pheasants Ridge is now changing its name to Oak Terrace Senior Living of St. Peter. Oak Terrace co-owner Drew Hood is promising the St. Peter community will have a fresh new look with a remodel, but one thing that isn’t changing is the staff. “In terms of operations there is a wonderful team currently in place and we are going to continue to give the support of our other communities to continue operating. They have a very strong team right now and with some of our other resources we can better support them to
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UHD’s New Robotic Assisted Surgery System Used for First Surgery on Tuesday
United Hospital District in Blue Earth has entered a new era of surgical care. The hospital officially launched its new Da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system on Tuesday with their first robotic assisted surgery using the new system. Hospital leaders say the system allows surgeons to perform procedures with greater...
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Center for Specialty Care in Fairmont Closes After 36 Years
(Fairmont, MN)--An orthopedic surgeon has closed his independent practice in Fairmont after 36 years, citing the cumulative impact of the Affordable Care Act, COVID-19 and increasing consolidation in the local healthcare market. Dr. Corey Welchlin opened the Center for Specialty Care in 1990 and grew the practice to 130 employees...
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Revolutionary CT scanner transforms cardiac care at Ridgeview
Thanks to generous philanthropic support, Ridgeview now has one of the most advanced imaging systems in the nation. Recently approved for use by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) with its breakthrough technology, the NAEOTOM Alpha scanner is redefining cardiovascular imaging as the world’s first photon-counting computerized tomography (CT) system. This system brings faster, clearer and high-resolution imaging capabilities and a more comfortable experience for patients at Ridgeview. Unlike many conventional scanners, which can take longer and use higher doses of radiation, the NAEOTOM Alpha is designed to deliver high-quality images in less time — with significantly lower radiation exposure. “Investing in this revolutionary CT scanner affirms Ridgeview’s commitment to providing the safest, highest-quality care possible,” Ben Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer, Ridgeview, said. “This amazing new technology will have a direct influence on Ridgeview’s ability to treat and diagnose its patients more quickly and thoroughly, close to home.” For patients, this means quicker scan times with unprecedented levels of comfort and support. The NAEOTOM Alpha scanner also offers advanced features that improve how clearly and efficiently providers can see the heart and blood vessels, helping them to view previously undetectable details in the heart — including plaque in the walls of
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Minnesota physician practice to close after 36 years
A Fairmont, Minn., orthopedic surgeon has closed his independent practice after 36 years, citing the cumulative impact of the Affordable Care Act, COVID-19 and increasing consolidation in the local healthcare market, Fairmont Sentinel reported April 1. Corey Welchlin, MD, opened Center for Specialty Care in 1990 and grew the practice...
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4 physician practice closures in 1 week
Four physician practices across the country closed or announced imminent closures in the last week, the latest sign of mounting financial and structural pressure on physician practices. The closures span orthopedic and family medicine specialties and stretch from rural Minnesota to Tennessee, and follow a turbulent stretch for physician practice...
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Center For Specialty Care in Fairmont Closes it’s Doors After 36 Years
The Center for Specialty Care in Fairmont officially closed on Tuesday after 36 years of caring for patients in the Fairmont area. The decision was not an easy one for Dr. Corey Welchlin to make. He says that changes in the local healthcare scene have impacted his practice as Sanford and Avera have done a better job with their orthopedic referrals. He also cites Obamacare and COVID as factors that contributed to the decline in business.
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Mayo Clinic in Austin to expand PCU, transfer ICU patients to Mankato, Rochester
(ABC 6 News) — Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin has announced it will expand its Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in the hospital while transferring patients who require Intensive Care Unit (ICU) treatment to Mankato or Rochester. A PCU is for patients who are in serious but stable position while an ICU is designed for […]
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Fix-It Clinic scheduled for Saturday, March 21st at Mankato Makerspace
A Fix-It Clinic will be hosted at Mankato Makerspace, 1700 3rd Avenue, from 1-4 PM on Saturday, March 21st . Have a broken toaster, torn jacket, or glitchy lamp? Don’t toss it — bring it to the free Fix-It Clinic! You will get help from skilled volunteers who can assist with repairs and teach you hands-on DIY skills.