Essentia Announces $500,000 Commitment to Union Gospel Mission’s New Mission Engagement Center
Essentia Health today announced a $500,000 commitment to support Union Gospel Mission’s new Mission Engagement Center, which will support new affordable housing and stronger social services in downtown Duluth. By relocating directly across from the St. Louis County Government Services Center, Union Gospel Mission is aiming to create a more coordinated response to homelessness and poverty in the Northland. “At Essentia, we see every day how housing, food access and addiction support impact our patients’ […]
Essentia Health CEO Dr. David Herman Appointed to Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners
Essentia Health is proud to announce that its CEO, Dr. David Herman, has been appointed to Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners, the organization’s governing body responsible for advising leadership and shaping strategy to advance healthcare quality and safety nationwide. Joint Commission is a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare. The organization accredits and certifies […]
Essentia Health-Virginia to Hold Groundbreaking for New Emergency Department
On Wednesday, May 20, Essentia Health-Virginia will hold a groundbreaking ceremony alongside community partners, public safety leaders and elected officials to celebrate the start of construction on an expanded emergency department. The $13 million project will nearly double the size of the emergency department, adding five exam rooms and a dedicated behavioral health suite. The project will support timely and specialized care, enhance safety for patients and staff and include investments in new state-of-the-art emergency technology. The project will be […]
Essentia Health Holding Free Shoulder Surgery Seminar
If you’ve been experiencing pain in your shoulder and want to explore surgery as a potential solution, consider Essentia Health. We are bringing the latest information on shoulder surgery into the community to give patients an in-depth look at what to expect during a potential procedure. A seminar exploring available options for shoulder and arm […]
Essentia Health Hosting Strides for Stroke Walks
Nearly 800,000 people have a stoke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 1 in 6 deaths from cardiovascular disease nationwide is due to a stroke, and it’s the fifth-leading cause of death and serious long-term disability in the United States. To raise awareness about the dangers and warning signs of a stroke, Essentia Health, through the […]
Duluth Family Medicine Clinic Hosting Free Skin Cancer Screening Event
One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which is dedicated to shedding light on the disease – the most common cancer in the United States. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that about 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every […]
Schedule a Sports Physical with Essentia Health
Essentia Health is now offering sports physicals for student-athletes, from middle school to college, across Minnesota and Wisconsin that will be valid for next school year and beyond. Rather than wait until summer and the fall sports season, Essentia encourages parents to prioritize these appointments this spring to save time and beat the rush. In Minnesota, sports physicals […]
Essentia Health holding virtual advance care planning classes
Essentia Health is hosting a series of free advance care planning (ACP) classes in the coming months. ACP 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 living will or health care directive. The classes will be offered on the following […]