A $5.65 million grant renewal from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will allow Essentia Health to continue its cutting-edge cancer research and first-rate patient care.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has grant money available to help communities combat emerald ash borer and manage city-owned ash trees.
Minnesota’s favorite apples, such as Honeycrisp, Haralson, Regent, and Honeygold, will ripen throughout the month of September. Minnesota-grown apples are available now at apple orchards and can be found at local grocery stores and farmers markets throughout the fall.
BRAINERD — As the use of electronic-cigarettes continues to rise, Essentia Health and community partners are aggressively pushing back against the epidemic with a “Don’t Blow It” anti-vaping campaign.
BRAINERD — Dr. Nicholas Lesmeister, an orthopedic surgeon, has joined Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Orthopedics Clinic.
People came by car and by boat to downtown Longville Aug. 17 for the inaugural Mission of Love, hosted by the Walker Area Pregnancy Support Center.
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Butternut squash is one of the most common varieties of winter squash. It offers a good supply of vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Contrary to the name, winter squash is grown in the summer and harvested in the fall. Butternut squash is the main attraction in these recipes.
Minnesota Public Radio’s Conversations on the Creative Economy will visit Bemidji Sept. 26.
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The best way to protect yourself and your family against the flu is to get vaccinated.
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Families are invited to a complimentary pediatric orthopedic screening clinic in Bemidji Sept. 27, hosted by Sanford Bemidji Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.
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Jordan and Caclyn Wizner announce the birth of their daughter, Willow June Wizner, born Aug. 25,2019, at CHI St. Hoseph's Health in Park Rapids. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20.5 inches in length.
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Immunization Clinics: Walk-in
BRAINERD — Beth Purcell has joined Essentia Health, where she will serve as vice president of strategy and business development.
September 2019 Schedule
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BEMIDJI — Four individuals were named 2019 Sanford Health Employees of the Year for the northern Minnesota region.
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Walker Adult Day Health is an organization that promotes strength and independence for persons faced with aging challenges.
Knowledge is knowing that tomatoes are a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. — Miles Kingston
PARK RAPIDS — Gathering around the table to eat as a family has all kinds of benefits. Family meals allow parents to be role models who create a supportive environment for the entire family.
Dr. Michael Reyes, an anesthesiologist, has joined Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.
Sexual assault victims are often asked why they didn’t “fight back.”
If the unexpected happens during the Labor Day holiday, Essentia Health staff offers three walk-in care service options. All other clinic locations will be closed Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Visit www.EssentiaHealth.org for more information and wait times for Urgent Care, Convenient Care clinics, Emerg…
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CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids will be offering SAIL: Strength, Balance and Fitness Class for 12 weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is encouraging Minnesota health care providers to be on alert for novel cases of severe lung disease potentially related to vaping and e-cigarette use among teens and young adults.
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BEMIDJI — More than $2.8 million has been returned to members of Paul Bunyan Communications.
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“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”
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Austin Moe and Ashley Robbins announce the birth of their son, Jagger James Moe, born Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at CHI St. Joseph's Health in Park Rapids.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hackensack, will host a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly known as United Blood Services, Aug. 27 at the church Fellowship Hall.
This year will mark the 13th anniversary of the Run/Walk/Skate for Suicide Prevention in Bemidji.
PARK RAPIDS — CHI St. Joseph’s Health Auxiliary recently launched a Shoe Drive fundraiser to benefit CHI St. Joseph’s Health hospital.
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PARK RAPIDS — CHI St. Joseph’s Health has earned Platinum recognition for its efforts to increase organ, eye and tissue donor registrations across the state, through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) Hospital Organ Donation Campaign.
STAPLES — Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) is the recipient of a $387,000.00 two-year grant from the Northwest Area Foundation (NWAF) to fund a program that advances goals of Welcoming Communities.
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PARK RAPIDS — The Northwoods Riders for Colon Cancer Awareness (NRCCA) donated $3,000 to CHI St. Joseph’s Health Hospice Care through the CHI St. Joseph’s Health Foundation in memory of Chuck Burns.
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“We must be the change we wish to see in the world” — Mahatma Gandhi
Residents living in and around Hackensack can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.
BRAINERD — Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center is offering an educational and supportive presentation of Families In Grief Aug. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m.
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BEMIDJI — Sanford Bemidji Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will host sports physical blitzes Aug. 8 and Aug. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1300 Anne St. N.W.
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Put some sizzle into your summer cooking with Asian BBQ salmon and a pasta side of orzo and fresh veggies. A DQ inspired frozen treat Buster Bars may just cool you off.
Even a small child knows that people breathe through their noses.
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