Tag: Essentia Health

Essentia Health in Fosston raising money for Hospice Program 

Essentia Health in Fosston is currently hosting their Annual Angel fundraiser For Hospice. Shannon Netland of Fosston Essentia Health tells us more information.  Netland also told us a little more about the ornaments and how they’re a good way to honor loved ones who have passed away.  People interested in purchasing an ornament should call…
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December 7, 2023 0

Food for Thought – Maija Duppong and Alison Melvie ( Essentia Health Fosston)

Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Though Program with Maija Duppong and Alison Melvie of Essentia Health Fosston from Wednesday, November 15 2023.


November 17, 2023 0

Essentia Health Feedback On Virtual Visits

Last week, R&J News told you that Essentia Health recently received an award for innovation. Cathy Cantor, chief medical officer–population health at Essentia Health, says telehealth services are an example of their innovation.  She goes on to say the public response to virtual visits has been positive. Cantor says Essentia Health wants to expand the…
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October 30, 2023 0

Essentia Health Wins Innovation Award

Earlier this month, Essentia Health received an award for innovation at the Medica Accountable Care Organization Engagement Summit.  Cathy Cantor, chief medical officer, population health at Essentia Health, talks about the award. Cantor says an example of that innovation that Essentia Health uses every day is the virtual visit, or online conference with a doctor.…
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October 27, 2023 0

Keeping Cool In The Heat

Now that we’re getting into the hottest part of summer, you’ll need to be aware of heat-related illnesses and how to avoid them.  Dr. Sree Gopi with Essentia Health-Ada talks about the various heat-related illnesses. Dr. Gopi also describes the signs of heat-related illness you should be aware of. Dr. Gopi adds that very young…
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July 27, 2023 0

Essentia Health helps fund Fosston Track additions

By Abby Pearson Callen Weisphenning from Essentia joined Tom in the studio today to talk about the Fosston track renovations. Essentia has made a generous donation of $10,000 towards the maintenance and improvement of the Fosston Track. There will be benches and picnic tables installed as well through these funds. Essentia is committed to the…
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July 6, 2023 0

Essentia Health – Deerwood, MN Open House

Sandy Zutz-Wiczek, Vice President of Ambulatory Operations at Essentia Health, reminds our listeners of the new Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Deerwood Clinic and Pharmacy opening June 5th. They will be having an open house to celebrate the occasion on Wednesday, May 31st, from 4:30-6:30pm.


May 22, 2023 0

Essentia Health St. Joseph’s – Deerwood, MN Clinic Open House

Sandy Zutz-Wiczek, Vice President of Ambulatory Operations with Essentia Health, announces the open house of the new Essentia Health St. Joseph’s – Deerwood Clinic and Pharmacy taking place on May 31st, 2023 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. They will then be open for patients on June 5th.


May 8, 2023 0

Essentia Health In Fosston & Ada Receive Grants For Ultrasound Equipment

Essentia Health in Ada and Fosston have received grants that will allow them to buy state of the art ultrasound equipment for their respective hospitals.  Julie Singewald says Essentia Health received a $26.4 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to buy the new equipment. Essentia Health-Ada is receiving a…
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March 27, 2023 0

Essentia Health holding registered nurse job fair in Nisswa 

Essentia Health is hosting an evening of job interviews for registered nurses and nursing students at the Roundhouse Brewery in Nisswa on Thursday, March 30.  Essentia Health talent recruiters and department managers will be on-site from 3-7 p.m. Network, meet with nurse leadership and walk away with an offer. Whether you are a student, new grad…
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March 23, 2023 0