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Join Us on April 7: Transforming Food Systems for Resilience – Seminar in Staples!

Join Us on April 7: Transforming Food Systems for Resilience – Seminar in Staples!

Community members are invited to join a hybrid event titled “Growing Our Regional Food Leadership.” It will take place on ... Read more

Join Us for the Taste of the Lakes Fundraising Feast: A Community Celebration with Hundreds in Attendance!

Join Us for the Taste of the Lakes Fundraising Feast: A Community Celebration with Hundreds in Attendance!

Brainerd recently buzzed with excitement as the community came together for the Taste of the Lakes event at the Northern ... Read more

Join Our Virtual Advance Care Planning Classes at Essentia Health: Empower Your Future Today!

Join Our Virtual Advance Care Planning Classes at Essentia Health: Empower Your Future Today!

Essentia Health is offering free classes on advance care planning in the coming months. These classes are a great opportunity ... Read more

Join Essentia Health’s Annual Holiday Grief Support Events: Find Comfort and Connection This Season

Join Essentia Health’s Annual Holiday Grief Support Events: Find Comfort and Connection This Season

Morgan’s Heart Journey: A Story of Hope and Healing Morgan Almer was living his life with no signs of illness. ... Read more

First Graduate from Brainerd: Innovative Program Tackling Healthcare Workforce Shortages

First Graduate from Brainerd: Innovative Program Tackling Healthcare Workforce Shortages

Essentia Health is making strides to tackle health care workforce shortages. Recently, Alexis (Lexi) Pardun, a Brainerd native, became the ... Read more

Transforming Farmers’ Mental Health: Minnesota’s Innovative Program Addresses Emotional Well-Being

Transforming Farmers’ Mental Health: Minnesota’s Innovative Program Addresses Emotional Well-Being

BRAINERD — For Minnesota farmers and agricultural workers, every day is a busy workday, often leaving little time to focus ... Read more

Welcoming New Beginnings: A Look at Births at Lakewood Health System in Staples

Welcoming New Beginnings: A Look at Births at Lakewood Health System in Staples

Recent baby announcements in our community bring smiles and joy. Here are some new arrivals that warmed our hearts this ... Read more

Welcoming New Beginnings: A Look at Births at Lakewood Health System in Staples

Celebrating New Beginnings: The Impact of Lakewood Health System on Births in Staples

Sure! Here’s a rewritten and expanded version of the content with a more engaging tone: Welcome to the Family News! ... Read more

Essentia Health Responds to MNA Strike: Operational Changes Impacting Clinicians and Patient Care

Essentia Health Responds to MNA Strike: Operational Changes Impacting Clinicians and Patient Care

Essentia Health Services Affected by Potential Nurses’ Strike Essentia Health is preparing to pause services at some facilities starting July ... Read more