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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Quick action and expert care at Essentia Health save Minnesota man’s life following stroke
Today is World Stroke Day The evening of March 26, 2025, was like any other for 75-year-old Brian Kvebak, who was relaxing downstairs at his lakeside home near Battle Lake, Minnesota, when he heard dishes clanking. “Sally had started loading the dishwasher, and that’s my job!” Brian recalled with a chuckle. He hurried upstairs to take over dish duty from his wife. Moments later, he was lying on the floor. “I don’t remember anything except just falling down,” Brian admits. Sally immediately
Monday, October 27, 2025
Essentia Health-Fargo receives accreditation with distinction from Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical S
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has helped patients across the region, including a local breast cancer survivor Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to announce that its Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine Department has received accreditation with distinction from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). Essentia is one of 51 facilities nationally, and the only hospital in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana that is accredited with distinction by UHMS, the highest level possible. Essentia Health leaders,
Friday, October 17, 2025
Essentia Health offering Halloween-themed flu event in Park Rapids
The Essentia Health-Park Rapids Hwy 34 Clinic, located at 1103 1st St. E., will host a Halloween-themed walk-in flu event from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Flu shots will be available for ages 6 months and older. There will be Halloween-themed games and prizes, and attendees are encouraged to wear their costumes. You do not need to be an Essentia patient to attend, and no appointment is required. One of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu is to get vaccinated. Flu
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Essentia Health, Youth Emergency Shelter & Supports to host Indigenous and Community Health Fair
The free event runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 in Park Rapids Essentia Health and Youth Emergency Shelter & Supports (YESS) are proud to host an Indigenous and Community Health Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Armory Arts and Events Center in Park Rapids. Dedicated to enhancing health and wellness within our community, the fair will run from noon to 5 p.m. People of all ages are invited to attend and learn about the local Indigenous culture as well as resources to promote overall health and
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