On Wednesday, R&J News told you about Essentia Health’s plans to expand the emergency room at Fosston Hospital, along with adding a new ambulance bay and special rooms for patients who need behavioral health care. Essentia Health West Market President Dr. Stefanie Gefroh talks about those plans. Gefroh was asked if these expansion plans are…
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On Wednesday afternoon, R&J News told you about Essentia Health’s claim that the City of Fosston doesn’t have the authority to terminate its contract with Essentia to run the Fosston Hospital. Fosston officials have issued a rebuttal, saying, “Nothing could be further from the truth. As the City Council made clear in its resolution, its…
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On Tuesday, March 5th the City of Fosston held a Special Meeting to share updates regarding the dispute with Essentia. Many hospital workers were among the 60-plus people who attended a special city council meeting to discuss the future of labor and delivery services. City Administrator Cassie Heide shares more: Heide points out that the…
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