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Essentia Health Highlights Importance of Knowing Care Options
Essentia Health urges patients to choose the right care setting this respiratory virus season, noting about 25% of ER visits are avoidable.
Essentia Health-Ada recognized by Vizient as a top performing hospital
Essentia Health-Ada is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a top performing hospital in the 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient.
Essentia Health highlights importance of knowing care options
As respiratory virus season approaches, Essentia Health is reminding patients to know their options for receiving care and avoiding unnecessary — and often more expensive — trips to the emergency room.
Bob and Joans path back to health started at Essentia
Essentia Health is preparing to open its state-of-the-art orthopedic center in Baxter this fall.
Essentia Health hosting annual “Families Remember with Love” memorial celebration
Interfaith service honors children lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, childhood or adult death during Pregnancy and Child Loss Awareness Month
Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic welcomes Emily Reed to practice family medicine
Emily Reed, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic.
Essentia Health celebrates start of construction for new downtown Moorhead clinic
MOORHEAD (KFGO) - Essentia Health is starting construction on a new family medicine clinic in downtown Moorhea...
Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Mikaela Lake
Dr. Mikaela Lake, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic.
HealthPartners, Essentia Health Announce Merger Plans
Minnesota-based healthcare systems HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced today that their boards of directors have approved an affiliation agreement to combine their organizations. The combined organization will be called HealthPartners and would employ 45,000 people. It would include 22 hospitals and 135 clinics spanning the Twin Cities, northern Minnesota, and…
Essentia Health announces plans to merge with Twin Cities-based HealthPartners
The healthcare companies announced the merger on Sept. 29, 2026. The combined company would include 22 hospitals and over 135 clinics in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
HealthPartners set to acquire Essentia Health amid spate of industry mergers in Minnesota
Midwest nonprofits HealthPartners, Essentia Health announce merger plans
Minnesota-based nonprofits HealthPartners and Essentia Health have announced plans to combine, setting the stage for an integrated 22-hospital system spanning multiple Midwest states. | The deal would yield a roughly $12.5 billion, multi-state integrated nonprofit with 22 hospitals and a 1.6 million-member insurance business.
Essentia Health, HealthPartners propose merger
The new partnership — which would create one of the larger health systems in the state — is to be effective Jan. 1.
Essentia Health, HealthPartners announce planned merger
The organizations are targeting an effective launch date of Jan. 1, 2027, pending regulatory review.
Minnesota health systems HealthPartners, Essentia Health announce plan to merge
Bloomington-based HealthPartners and Duluth-based Essentia Health announced Tuesday that their respective boards of directors have approved a merger plan.
HealthPartners, Essentia Health agree to merge into major regional health system
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (KFGO) - Two of the region's major healthcare providers announced plans Tuesday to combine ...
HealthPartners, Essentia Health announce combination focused on improving access, quality and affordability
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. & DULUTH, Minn., September 29, 2026--Agreement reflects a shared commitment to improving health and well-being across Minnesota and the upper Midwest
Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic welcomes Emily Hadrava to practice family medicine
Emily Hadrava, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner practicing family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic.
Essentia Health hosting vaccine clinics ahead of respiratory virus season
As we move into fall, Oct. 1 marks the unofficial start of the respiratory illness season. This is typically when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) starts to see an uptick in reported cases of influenza, RSV and COVID-19.
Essentia Health-Fargo opens $2 million suite to expand heart rhythm care
FARGO (KFGO) - Essentia Health-Fargo has opened a second electrophysiology procedural suite, a $2 million expa...
Essentia Health-Fargo adds new electrophysiology procedural suite
Essentia Health-Fargo has added a new electrophysiology (EP) procedural suite, a $2 million project that repurposed a general operating room.
Essentia Health-Fargo opens second electrophysiology procedural suite
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to highlight the addition of a state-of-the-art electrophysiology (EP) procedural suite.
Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Kayla Fussy
Dr. Kayla Fussy, a family medicine specialist, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes podiatry specialist Dr. Daniel DeLestry
Dr. Daniel DeLestry, a doctor of podiatric medicine specializing in podiatry, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Essentia Health, union reach contract agreement
CONTRACT REACHED: Essentia Health and union agree on new deal for 800 workers
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomes urologist Dr. Parker Adams
Dr. Parker Adams, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in urology, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Essentia Health hosting free Back-to-Basics Health Night in Moose Lake
Essentia Health invites the community to a free, family-friendly evening of health and wellness activities at its Moose Lake clinic and hospital.
Essentia Health expands services in Superior, Wis., ahead of Blatnik Bridge rebuild
The $14.5 million investment centers on making hospital visits more accessible for patients living in Wisconsin.
Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd, births
An area listing of birth announcements.
Ashton Clevenger joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice obstetrics and gynecology
Ashton Clevenger, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice obstetrics and gynecology.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Freed joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Freed.
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center welcomes emergency medicine specialist Dr. Jordan Ensz
Dr. Jordan Ensz, an emergency medicine specialist, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center welcomes hospitalist Dr. Samuel Boderman
Dr. Samuel Boderman, a hospitalist, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes nephrologist Dr. Hannah Kruger
Dr. Hannah Kruger, a nephrologist, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center welcomes emergency medicine specialist Dr. Jordan Stipek
Dr. Jordan Stipek, an emergency medicine specialist, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Essentia Health-Lakewalk Clinic welcomes Chris Senger to practice sleep medicine
Chris Senger, a certified physician assistant practicing sleep medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Lakewalk Clinic. He has spent more than three years working in family medicine at Essentia, and is excited about this new role.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes physiatry specialist Dr. Christine Tenhoff
Dr. Christine Tenhoff, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in physiatry, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Essentia hospitals in Brainerd, Detroit Lakes ranked among the best by Forbes
Reflecting their commitment to provide the best possible patient care, Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd and Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes were named two of the top hospitals in Minnesota for 2026 by Forbes.
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomes hospitalist Dr. Chukwuemeka Umeh
Dr. Chukwuemeka Umeh, a hospitalist, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Hospitalist Dr. Gemechu Ayana joins Essentia Health-Fargo
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Gemechu Ayana.
Hospitalist Dr. Rushana Manatova joins Essentia Health-Fargo
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Rushana Manatova.
Essentia Health partners with United Way of Cass-Clay to prepare students for upcoming school year through annual School Supply Drive
Essentia Health was proud to once again support and sponsor the 28th annual United Way of Cass-Clay School Supply Drive and to serve as the drive's
Essentia Health welcomes new executive vice president
Essentia Health is excited to announce the addition of Jason Craig as executive vice president of administration and operations.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Nicholas Woessner
Dr. Nicholas Woessner, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Essentia Health, Park Avenue Therapies announce collaboration in Cloquet
Essentia Health is excited to announce it will purchase the therapy practice of Park Avenue Therapies, a longtime community pillar in Cloquet.
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomes emergency medicine specialist Dr. Breanna Nowak
Dr. Breanna Nowak, an emergency medicine specialist, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Essentia Health holding extended hours for sports physicals
Essentia Health is now offering sports physicals for high school students preparing for the upcoming athletic season.
Essentia Health holding extended hours for sports physicals
Essentia Health is now offering sports physicals for high school students preparing for the upcoming athletic season.
Essentia Health-Fosston expands access to specialty care
As rural health systems experience mounting challenges, Essentia Health-Fosston is embracing innovation to ensure patients can receive care from expert specialists close to home.
Rounding up Essentia media coverage from July
Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia Health-related stories on the Newsroom.
Essentia Health to offer walk-in sports physical blitzes
Essentia Health will offer walk-in sports physical blitzes in early August to area student-athletes in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.
Essentia Health to offer walk-in sports physical blitzes
Essentia Health will offer walk-in sports physical blitzes in early August to area student-athletes in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes audiologist Dr. Erika Rodriguez-Botten
Dr. Erika Rodriguez-Botten, a doctor of audiology, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Essentia Health looks for volunteer pet therapy teams
Therapy dogs comfort patients, visitors and Essentia staff
Adrienne Bohl joins Essentia Health-Jamestown Clinic to practice behavioral health
The Essentia Health-Jamestown Clinic is proud to welcome Adrienne Bohl, a licensed clinical social worker in behavioral health.
Essentia Health encourages parents to schedule well-child/teen visits during slow summer months
As families settle into summer routines, Essentia Health is encouraging parents to take advantage of the season’s added flexibility by scheduling well-child/teen visits before school, sports and activities pick back up.
Essentia Health opens new clinic in West Duluth
The new location offers care for all ages with sports performance, physical therapy and rehabilitation services.
James Cronin joins Essentia Health-South University Clinic to practice sleep medicine
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome James Cronin, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in sleep medicine.
Rounding up Essentia media coverage from June
Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia Health-related stories on the Newsroom.
Kristen Hogan joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice nephrology
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Kristen Hogan, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in nephrology.
Essentia Health-Cloquet Clinic welcomes Jaycee Hewitt to practice family medicine
Jaycee Hewitt, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Cloquet Clinic.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes psychotherapist Jeremy Perrett
Jeremy Perrett, a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Rural Fosston moves forward in its quest to relinquish control of local hospital from Essentia Health
A northwestern Minnesota community is seeking to regain local control of its hospital, arguing Essentia Health has failed to meet local health care needs. A recent court ruling allows Fosston to take its case to arbitration.
Essentia again ranks among Minnesota's best for quality care
Minnesota Community Measurement (MNCM) — a statewide resource providing timely, comparable information on healthcare quality, costs and equity — once again ranks Essentia Health as a quality leader in its annual Health Care Quality Report.
Essentia Health hosting joint-replacement seminar in Crosslake
Essentia Health is hosting a joint-replacement seminar on Wednesday, June 24, in Crosslake that will highlight available care options for shoulder, knee and hip surgeries.
Essentia Health-Virginia expands emergency department
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Essentia Health-Virginia has begun construction on an expansion that is set to nearly double the capacity of its emergency department. The expansion includes a dedicated behavioral health suite and five additional exam r…
Essentia Health-Casselton Clinic to offer sports physical and immunization blitzes
Essentia Health will offer sports physical and immunization blitzes to area students in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.
Essentia Health-Casselton Clinic to offer sports physical and immunization blitzes
Essentia Health will offer sports physical and immunization blitzes to area students in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes Sabrina Ratsamy to practice neurology
Sabrina Ratsamy, a certified physician assistant practicing neurology, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Essentia Health-Fargo offers new minimally invasive procedure for uterine fibroids
Essentia Health-Fargo is now offering a minimally invasive, non-hormonal procedure to treat symptomatic uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in the uterus, offering women a uterine-sparing alternative to hysterectomy.
Essentia Health hosting back pain seminar in Fargo
Essentia Health on Tuesday, June 16, will host a seminar in Fargo highlighting available surgical and non-surgical options for back pain.
Essentia Health Urgent Care-Duluth welcomes Mariah Christensen
Mariah Christensen, a certified physician assistant practicing urgent care, is thrilled to join Essentia Health Urgent Care-Duluth.
Rounding up Essentia media coverage from May
Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia Health-related stories on the Newsroom.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes Anna Maher to practice obstetrics and gynecology
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes Anna Maher to practice obstetrics and gynecology
Essentia Health to host pediatrics open house in Bismarck
Essentia Health will host a Pediatrics Open House on Tuesday, June 2, to help new and expecting families learn more about Essentia’s pediatrics team and available services.
Essentia Health-Virginia breaks ground on new emergency department
Essentia Health staff, community partners, local leaders and elected officials gathered Wednesday, May 20, to break ground on a new emergency department at Essentia Health-Virginia, marking the start of construction on a $13 million project that will improve the patient experience and strengthen emergency care on the Iron Range.
Carley Bayer joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice neurology
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Carley Bayer, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in neurology.
Essentia Health hosting free heart failure symposium
It’s estimated that more than six million adults in the United States are living with heart failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Essentia Health-Fosston hosting annual stroke and trauma awareness community event
In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month and National Trauma Awareness Month, Essentia Health is hosting its annual community stroke and trauma awareness grill-out in Fosston on Wednesday, May 20.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes psychotherapist Megan Lexen
Megan Lexen, a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes Calli Fischer to practice psychiatry
Calli Fischer, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center welcomes psychiatrist Dr. Nathan Chan
Dr. Nathan Chan, a psychiatrist, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
Rounding up Essentia media coverage from April
Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia Health-related stories on the Newsroom.
Essentia Health holding annual infant memorial service in Detroit Lakes
In remembrance of babies lost through miscarriage or stillbirth, Essentia Health will host an infant burial and memorial service on Sunday, May 3, in Detroit Lakes.
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center welcomes Adam Weber to practice trauma surgery
Adam Weber, a certified physician assistant practicing trauma surgery, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic to expand weekend and holiday walk-in hours
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic will expand its weekend and holiday walk-in hours to 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., effective Saturday, May 2 (current hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic First Street welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Chelsea Crouch
Dr. Chelsea Crouch, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic First Street.
Lynette Vondal joins Essentia Health-South University Clinic to practice interventional radiology
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome Lynette Vondal, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in interventional radiology.
Madison Hetletved joins Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic to practice family medicine
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic is proud to welcome Madison Hetletved, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in family medicine.
Ryan Backer joins Essentia Health-South University Clinic to practice behavioral health
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is excited to welcome Ryan Backer, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in behavioral health.
Catherine Schumacher joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice obstetrics and gynecology
Catherine Schumacher, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse midwife in obstetrics and gynecology, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.
Essentia Health-Deer River Clinic welcomes Megan Alto to practice family medicine
Megan Alto, a certified physician assistant practicing family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Deer River Clinic.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes Alexander Bianchi to practice gastroenterology
Alexander Bianchi, a certified physician assistant practicing gastroenterology, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.
Essentia Health receives American Cancer Society transportation, lodging grant to support cancer patients
The Essentia Health Cancer Center in Fargo is honored to receive a $35,000 grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to help alleviate some of the financial burden for patients undergoing cancer treatment through transportation and lodging assistance.
Essentia Health registered nurse logs over 900 volunteer hours
On most evenings, after a full day as a registered nurse in the ICU at the Essentia Health-Fargo, Darian Slama's second shift begins caring for her four-legged patients.
Essentia Health announces $50,000 contribution to International Falls Community Wellness Center
Essentia Health is proud to announce a $50,000 contribution to support the International Falls Community Wellness Center project.
Essentia Health offering walk-in mammograms in Detroit Lakes
Essentia Health will offer walk-in mammograms from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes, located at 1027 Washington Ave.
Get a head start on next school year by scheduling a sports physical with Essentia Health
Essentia Health is now offering sports physicals for student-athletes, from middle school to college, across North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin that will be valid for next school year and beyond.
Get a head start on next school year by scheduling a sports physical with Essentia Health
Essentia Health is now offering sports physicals for student-athletes, from middle school to college, across North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin that will be valid for next school year and beyond.
Essentia Health-Fosston breaks ground on new emergency department
Essentia Health leaders, staff and project partners gathered Wednesday, April 8, to break ground on a new emergency department at Essentia Health-Fosston, marking the start of construction on a $12 million project that will improve the patient experience and strengthen care for the Fosston community.