FOSSTON, MN—The dispute between Fosston Hospital and Essentia Health has taken a new turn. On Wednesday, Essentia Health announced preliminary plans to expand Fosston’s emergency department—changing the current 1100 square foot space to 6700 square feet. Essentia’s statement says the expansion “will greatly improve patient flow…, employee and patient safety, infection control…and overall efficiency.” The…
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FOSSTON, MN—Essentia Health in Fosston is holding its 20th annual Tree Walk for Hospice this coming Sunday, December 1st. Shannon Netland, the home care and hospice manager at Essentia-Fosston, talks about the event. You can also buy angel tree ornaments in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $10 per ornament. …
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FOSSTON, MN—Essentia Health-Fosston is hosting its 20th annual Tree Walk for Hospice on Sunday. Shannon Netland, home care and hospice manager at Essentia Health-Fosston, tells us about the Tree Walk. The Tree Walk runs from 10am until 1pm at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston. Before the Tree Walk, the Fosston-Lengby Lions Club will provide a…
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FOSSTON, MN—Friday night in Fosston, a hospice remembrance holiday tree will be lit in the lobby of Essentia Health-Fosston Clinic. It’s part of the clinic’s Holiday Wellness Event from 5:30 to 7:30. Shannon Netland, home care and hospice manager at Essentia-Fosston tells us more. You can also buy an angel tree ornament in honor or…
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Thursday is Seat Belt Awareness Day across the US. Essentia Health in Fosston will be displaying a vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident. Nina Bradfield from Essentia Fosston talks about the vehicle. Dr. Cheryl White of Essentia Health Fosston adds that it’s been proven that seat belts save lives. The vehicle will be…
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With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there’s a greater awareness of all aspects of women’s health. Dr. Amanda Jackson-Morgan, a family medicine specialist at Essentia Health-Fosston, tells us what sort of screenings a woman should have. Dr. Jackson-Morgan says those aren’t the only tests. Dr. Jackson-Morgan adds women—and men—-should see their doctor regularly for…
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FOSSTON, MN—Essentia Health in Fosston is going to have a new hospital administrator. Last week, First Care Medical Services Board Chair Bob Overmoe was told that administrator Callen Weispfenning would be let go as of last Friday, June 28. Weispfenning has been administrator at Essentia Health Fosston for two years. No reason for the change…
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The Essentia Health EMS teams from Ada, Fosston and Detroit Lakes have received EMS Clinical Excellence Awards from the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board for providing exceptional clinical care in 2023. Joe Newton is emergency medical services senior director for Essentia Health. This is the second consecutive year that Essentia Health Ada and Fosston have…
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A registered nurse from Essentia Health-Fosston has received the Florence Nightingale Award as part of Essentia Health’s annual Nursing Excellence Awards. Katelyn Sander tells us about the award she received. Sander goes on to tell us about the legendary nurse, Florence Nightingale. Sander has worked at Essentia Health-Fosston since 2008. And on the subject of…
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FOSSTON, MN—May is National Stroke Awareness Month as well as National Trauma Awareness Month. Essentia Health in Fosston will recognize both by hosting a community stroke and trauma awareness grill-out this Saturday, May 11. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the sidewalk outside of Nord’s Pharmacy, located at 115…
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