Press Releases

Welia Health Emergency Medical Services will lead a Mock Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) drill on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The training exercise will primarily take place at Ogilvie Raceway, with some activities extending to Welia Health Mora Campus. The drill will simulate a school bus crash scenario with multiple…

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Welia Health has been recognized with an Excellence in Healthcare award from Professional Research Consultants (PRC), a national leader in healthcare surveys and research, underscoring our dedication to exceptional patient care. This prestigious award celebrates our ongoing commitment to exceeding healthcare standards. The Excellence in Healthcare Awards honor organizations and individuals who consistently enhance patient…

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Welia Health is proud to support the Safe Sitter mission to provide life skills, safety skills, and childcare training to all youth to build safer communities. Please contact the site coordinator below to sign up for a Safe Sitter class this June! Space is limited. Classes designed for 11-14-year-olds Each class is limited to 20…

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Welia Health welcomes 229 babies in 2024 and rings in the New Year with first baby of 2025 Welia Health is pleased to announce the arrival of Hadley Scott Knaus, the first baby born at Welia Health in 2025. Hadley arrived at 7:40 am on January 3rd to proud parents Vanessa and Michael Knaus of…

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As in past years, Medicare patients will receive a notice over the next few weeks reminding them that Welia Health is part of  an Accountable Care Organization. This notice is for informational purposes only, and there is nothing you need to do in response. View, download or print the notice here: Bene Notice Basic ENG…

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Welia Health’s Pine City Urgency Services is officially transitioning to Urgent Care on January 1, 2025. While our clinical documentation and coding will remain the same, commercial insurance billing will be updated to reflect a place of services as “urgent care” instead of “clinic” in accordance with insurance billing and industry standards. Updated signage will…

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Protect yourself and your community Stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your health. Vaccination is your best defense against COVID-19 and influenza. By getting vaccinated, you not only protect yourself but also help prevent the spread of these contagious diseases. Who should get vaccinated? COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older is recommended to receive…

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Updated: August 2 Welia Health-Hinckley is advising patients and visitors of potential traffic delays due to the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Hinckley Bridge Replacement Project. This multi-phase project may impact access to our facility in both the short and long term. Hinckley ramp update The northbound I-35 on and off ramps at Hwy 48 will…

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Welia Health is pleased to announce its accreditation as a Naloxone Access Point (NAP), enhancing community health and safety in Kanabec and Pine counties along with neighboring areas. Naloxone can be obtained at either of Welia Health’s community pharmacies free of charge. “Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is a medication that can…

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The Minnesota Department of Health recently designated Welia Health as a level 4 Trauma Hospital. Welia Health and staff voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to become part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system. The process included an outside review of the hospital’s resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. Welia Health met standards…

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