A sober ride program called Northeastern Minnesota Joyride, operated by Essentia Health and the Driving 4 Safe Communities coalition, is expanding its service to include events at Bayfront Festival Park, as well as Duluth’s Oktoberfestival. “The Twin Ports is a fun place, and we want people to be able to enjoy all that the area...
April 20, 2026
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August 30, 2021September 6, 2021Family Health
Essentia Health holds virtual advance care planning class
Essentia Health is hosting an advance care planning (ACP) class from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9. Advance care planning is a process that helps you think and talk about your choices for health care in the future. It’s important for every adult to have an advance directive, also known as a...
August 21, 2021September 6, 2021Family Health
Essentia Health seeking artists for Vision Northland project
Essentia Health and the Vision Northland project are partnering with Integrated Art Group, experts in health care art, to develop an engaging art collection that includes local and regional artists while reflecting Essentia’s values. Essentia is a proponent of the arts and seeks to elevate Vision Northland with fine art created by artists from across...
August 21, 2021September 6, 2021Family Health
Essentia Health to require COVID vaccine as condition of employment
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Essentia Health’s patients and communities have counted on it for support, protection and to continue providing the high-quality care they deserve. That responsibility is a privilege, and it demands that Essentia continues to do all it can to keep patients safe. Accordingly, after careful consideration, Essentia will require all staff members...
August 21, 2021September 5, 2021Breaking News, Family Health, Latest Posts
Minnesota surpasses 70 percent rate for vaccinations for 16 and older
By Brian Larsen Following a recent rise in vaccination rates, Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota has surpassed 70 percent of adults 16 years of age and older with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and more than 6 million total doses administered. The number of first doses administered per week is up 129 percent...
August 16, 2021September 5, 2021Family Health
Essentia Health makes it easier to track medications
By Anthony Matt Essentia Health is launching a new service called SyncPack, a custom medication-packaging option that will make it easier for patients who take multiple medications and at different times throughout the day. The packaging will securely organize medications by date and time in individual compartments. This makes it easier for patients by eliminating...
August 16, 2021September 5, 2021Family Health
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center ranked among top hospitals
By Tony Matt The U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals†list recently was released, and Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth is tied for fourth-best among 141 hospitals evaluated in Minnesota. St. Mary’s Medical Center is the top-ranked hospital in Northeastern Minnesota. “It’s truly an honor to be ranked among the top hospitals...
August 3, 2021September 5, 2021Family Health, International Falls, People
RLMC CEO, board agree to new five-year contract
As a sign of continued growth and success at Rainy Lake Medical Center, CEO Robb Pastor last week agreed to a contract extending his time at the facility for another five years. “The Rainy Lake Medical Center Board is very happy to have Robb Pastor extend his leadership of our medical center,†said Dick Peterson,...