Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Therapy has welcomed Physical Therapist Jenna Fossell, DPT. Fossell, who is from Hoyt Lakes, earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology degree from The College of St. Scholastica. She is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy. – Aspirus St. Luke’s press release
Essentia Health has spent the last few years exploring its own version of the future — conversations with Marshfield Clinic that fell apart and a proposed alignment with the University of Minnesota that never found its footing.
Regional economists note that health care remains one of the most resilient sectors in northern Minnesota. Essentia’s presence is expected to stay central as Duluth pushes for downtown revitalization, expands housing options and attracts new residents.
Both sides might commit to what we could call a “patients first compact” — a written, public agreement spelling out mutual responsibilities to keep patient care from becoming a bargaining chip.
Aspirus St. Luke’s will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Medical District East Parking Ramp on campus Tuesday afternoon. The state-of-the-art, $14 million facility provides 330 parking spaces for the convenience of patients, visitors and staff of Aspirus St. Luke’s, and is also accessible to the general
Hermantown continues to grow. Whether it chooses to define a physical center or not, its role within the larger metropolitan area will continue to evolve.
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After 50 years, the only thing that still matters is whether the work connects. And the best way to make sure it does is to listen — even now. Especially now.
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