Hibbing job fair
A job fair, “A Range of Opportunties,” is planned for the Hibbing CareerForce, 3920 13th Ave E., Hibbing July 17.The fair is open to the public from 11 a.m.
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Lessons in Singapore
A recent trip to Singapore left a Rainy Lake Medical Center leader feeling motivated and inspired.Kim Usery, the director of the RLMC laboratory, visited Singapore earlier this month for the Rotary International Convention.
Mother, daughter duo offer clothing options
A mother and daughter have teamed up to offer clothing for all sizes in International Falls.Lisa Reimer and Sierra Geerken are owners of Northern Cactus Boutique, a clothing and accessory retail store, at 1322 Third St., International Falls.The Northern Cactus carries children’s and women’s clothing and accessories, as well as some men’s accessories.They have been offering products online for a little more than a year now, and just opened the store front June 14.
Essentia program recognized by AHA
Essentia Health, Duluth, is among five programs across the nation have earned the AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health.The American Hospital Association announced May 1 the winning programs: Resourceful program, Essentia Health,; Beyond Violence, John Muir Health, Walnut Creek, Calif.; UH Food for Life Markets®, University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio; TC Street Medicine, Munson Healthcare, Traverse City, Mich.; and Forensic Health and Trauma Recovery Center Services, Palomar Health, Escondido, Calif.The AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award recognizes hospitals and health systems for their collaborative efforts toward improving community health status, whether through health care, economic or social initiatives.
Sanford to expand services
Sanford Health is in the process of expanding its staff to provide home health care and hospices services access Koochiching Country.An April 24 letter to the Koochiching County Board from Ashley Gagola, director of Home- and Community-Based services at Sanford Health, Bemidji, said Sanford is coordinating and hiring the caregivers and staff it would need to provide home health and hospice services across the county.The action was prompted by an invitation to meet with the board and a request that Sanford considering expanding its services to fill a void left with the closure of another service providers.“Through our current home health coverage in the area and our Good Samaritan Society senior community in International Falls, Sanford Health has a longstanding commitment to the health and well-being of our neighbors living in Koochiching County,” Gagola wrote.A timeline is not yet know, but Gagola said Sanford intends to begin serving the county as soon as the process is complete.
Main Street Pub plans opening
The Main Street Pub will open soon in the former VFW building in Littlefork.The bar and restaurant will be operated by Pat Lindvall and her daughter, Michele Walls.The new business will feature a full kitchen and bar with some of the menu items offered in the past.
Essentia Health recognized
Essentia Health has been recognized as a “Clinical Training Site of Excellence” for pharmacy student education by the University of Minnesota’s Office of Academic Clinical Affairs.
CRM fills void left with newspaper closures
Community journalism is alive and well in two central Minnesota communities today even as they face the loss of their historic local newspapers.CherryRoad Media, the nation’s fastest growing newspaper company, announced today, April 26th, that it will open newspapers in Hutchinson and Litchfield, MN, to fill the void left with the closing of the “Hutchinson Leader” and the “Litchfield Independent Review.” The Leader and the Independent Review, both published since the 1880s, printed their final editions April 24th, leaving the communities without a local newspaper to chronicle their respective histories, triumphs and challenges.