Press Releases

Over the next few weeks, Medicare patients may receive a notice explaining that Welia Health participates in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This notice is for your information only—no action is needed. View, download or print the notice here: Bene Notice Basic ENG PY2025Download Medicare requires healthcare providers to notify patients when they participate in…

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Welia Health has released its 2026–2028 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a comprehensive review of the health needs and priorities of residents in Kanabec and Pine counties. Completed every three years in collaboration with community organizations, public health leaders, and healthcare partners, the CHNA combines local data with direct input from community members and key…

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Welia Health is one of 121 hospitals in Minnesota recognized for its preparedness to evaluate, stabilize, and provide emergency treatment to patients experiencing acute stroke symptoms. Stroke remains the fifth leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability in Minnesota. Quick access to emergency stroke care significantly improves patient outcomes. In…

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Welia Health is proud to announce that its primary care clinics in Hinckley, Mora, and Pine City have been recertified by the Minnesota Department of Health as Level 3 Health Care Homes — the highest level of recognition in the state’s certification program. First certified in 2019, Welia Health met rigorous standards for providing patient-…

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Welia Health is proud to announce that it has earned Silver Tier recognition in the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) RespSafe program for the 2024–25 respiratory illness season. This recognition highlights Welia Health’s strong commitment to patient safety, staff wellness, and quality assurance during a challenging flu and COVID-19 season. The RespSafe program, launched by…

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Starting July 1, Welia Health will transition from its current pharmacy app to the nationally recognized RxLocal app. This change will help streamline prescription services and offer patients a more consistent, user-friendly experience.  What does this mean for current users?  Patients who currently use the Welia Health pharmacy app will need to download the RxLocal…

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On Monday, May 19, 2025, Welia Health will be installing a new rooftop unit at our main campus in Mora with the use of a large crane. For safety reasons, both handicap and regular parking spaces on the south side of the main entrance will be temporarily unavailable during the installation. The project will be completed…

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Welia Health will officially break ground on its Pine City campus expansion on Thursday, May 15, 2025, marking the beginning of a major project designed to improve access, expand services, and enhance patient and staff experiences. The expansion is a direct response to increased demand for healthcare services and reflects Welia Health’s commitment to delivering high-quality,…

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Welia Health is proud to offer free sports physicals to area students, meeting the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) requirement for students in grades 7-12 to have a physical every three years for sports and activities. Welia Health–Pine CityTuesday, July 29, 3:00 PM–6:00 PMCall 320.629.7505 to register. Welia Health–MoraThursday, July 31, 3:00 PM–6:00 PMCall…

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On Wednesday, April 23, Welia Health conducted a large-scale Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training exercise aimed at enhancing the region’s readiness to respond to major emergencies. The simulation, which involved a staged school bus crash with multiple vehicles, took place at Ogilvie Raceway and Sundown Campground, with patient care provided through Welia Health’s Emergency Department…

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