Wet, heavy snow like we’ve had with the recent snowstorm is great for making snowmen and snowballs. It can also lead to a heart attack. Dr. Sreejith Gopi with Essentia Health in Ada says shoveling wet, heavy snow is like a serious workout. Dr. Gopi continues comparing a gym workout with shoveling snow. Dr. Gopi…
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Journalist and bestselling author Beth Macy, in partnership with Essentia Health, is hosting a virtual presentation to discuss the stigma surrounding substance use disorder. The presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Titled “Hope and Help: America’s Overdose Crisis,” Macy will present evidence-based pathways for getting people into care;…
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For the third consecutive year, Essentia Health has been cited as a leader in technology by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). Health care organizations are recognized annually for their information-technology achievements and receive certifications through the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program. Organizations certified at level 9 or 10 (on a 1-10 scale) are considered leaders. Essentia’s acute and ambulatory…
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Patients at Essentia Health’s hospitals are now being allowed more visitors. Essentia Health will allow two visitors per patient at a time; the visitors do not have to be the same two people on a given day. This is a slight adjustment from our current policy that requires the same two visitors per patient on…
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For the first time since 2019, COVID-19 isn’t expected to significantly alter trick-or-treating this year. But, medical experts caution, there are still spooky considerations to keep in mind when celebrating Halloween. Stay safe by following these recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics: · Accompany young children on their pursuit of treats. If older children are going…
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Essentia Health is proud to welcome Jessica Beste, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine. She will practice at the Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Pequot Lakes Clinic and the Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Crosslake Clinic “I did some of my training at Essentia and was very drawn to the organization because…
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The Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Brainerd Clinic is proud to welcome Dr. Trenton Harder, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in family medicine. “I chose Essentia because I had a colleague join the practice a few years prior and had nothing but good things to say about the organization,” said Dr. Harder. “I look forward to…
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Essentia Health is providing patients with the opportunity to get an up-close look at the latest advancements in joint-replacement technology. A joint-replacement seminar, highlighting available options, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Dunmire’s on the Lakes, located at 19090 Hwy. 371. Two physicians will be on hand to discuss Zimmer…
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Jen Grunewald and Charly Niesen from the FOCUS Unit at Essentia Health discussed signs of addiction, tips for family members and how to seek help in recovery through Essentia Health.
Ada, MN — Essentia Health in Ada won’t be hosting their annual health fair again this fall, however they are providing an opportunity for community members to get the usual health fair lab work and screenings that they normally would get at the event. Angie Skyberg with Essentia Health in Ada says this week, September…
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