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An Echo Press Editorial: Healthcare systems make huge impact in …

WEBFrom the editorial: Minnesota’s hospitals and health systems contributed $3.4 billion in programs and services in 2021 to benefit the health of their communities, …

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Why the American Heart Association now lists sleep as a measure …

WEBViv Williams hosts the NewsMD podcast and column, "Health Fusion." She is an Emmy (and other) award-winning health and medical reporter whose stories have …

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Hospital's new name: Alomere Health

WEBThe Douglas County Hospital’s new name – Alomere Health – is unveiled at a ceremony near the hospital’s entrance Friday morning. Hospital CEO Carl Vaagenes …

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Alomere Health in Alexandria receives national recognition

WEBAlomere Health is an independent non-profit, locally governed and nationally recognized health system serving the community of Alexandria and the …

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Alomere holds ground-breaking for new outpatient rehab center

WEBALEXANDRIA — On Friday, Sept. 30, Alomere Health and its guests braved the early autumn drizzle to hold a ground-breaking event to celebrate the construction of …

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Todd County Health and Human Services scheduling COVID-19 …

WEBTodd County Health and Human Services is currently scheduling Todd County residents aged 65 and older for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Residents …

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Pandemic is a long road but finally some light, says Douglas …

WEBThe pandemic has been a long road in Douglas County and things aren't over yet, but health leaders are finally seeing some light. "I feel hopeful but watchful," …

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Alomere Health named top rural and community hospital

WEBAlomere Health is the first Minnesota hospital to ever garner this honor in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital category.

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Stehn happy to be at Horizon: She is new public health director

WEBOne challenge faced by public health is funding, which she plans to aggressively work on. That includes going after grants. Horizon Public Health was …

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What are the top reasons for trips to the ER

WEBALEXANDRIA — Nobody plans on taking a trip to the emergency room, but there are times it is unavoidable. In a recent study, the number one reason for a visit to …

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In the Know column: Information security is a part of our culture

WEBBy Carl Vaagenes, CEO of Alomere Health. At Alomere Health, we put forth the same level of compassion towards protecting our patient’s data as we put towards …

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Alomere Health earns award from Chartis Center for Rural Health

WEBALEXANDRIA — Alomere Health in Alexandria announced it has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for …

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New $10.7M Alomere Pavilion rehab center comes in under budget

WEBALEXANDRIA — The Alomere Pavilion – a project that was started about seven years ago – has come to fruition and opened its doors to patients. The Pavilion, a …

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Alomere Health celebrates opening of new Alomere Pavilion

WEBALEXANDRIA — Alomere Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony following Wake Up Alexandria on Friday, Jan. 19 to celebrate the opening of its new rehabilitation …

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Dr. Dane J. Mitteness takes helm as Alomere Health's chief medical

WEBCarl Vaagenes, CEO of Alomere Health, expressed enthusiasm over Dr. Mitteness's appointment, stating, "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Mitteness to the …

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Alexandria hospital celebrates six years of operation

WEBThe average length of stay at the Alexandria hospital is 20 to 22 days, compared to 45 to 50 days at regional treatment center campuses. Across the …

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The battle over butter and margarine: Which is better for your …

WEBViv Williams hosts the NewsMD podcast and column, "Health Fusion." She is an Emmy (and other) award-winning health and medical reporter whose stories have …

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PrimeWest Health gets new look, keeps trusted name

WEBEstablished in 2003, PrimeWest Health is a unique and innovative county-owned greater Minnesota health plan for residents in its service area counties who are …

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