Press Releases

Working collaboratively with community organizations and other healthcare partners, Welia Health publishes a Community Health Needs Assessment every three years as directed by the Internal Revenue Service. Over the past year, we conducted surveys and interviews and analyzed data reports. Welia Health then used this information to create initiatives that will guide strategic plans and…

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Dr. Tom Nelson has announced he will retire with his last day being Thursday, January 19, 2023. Dr. Nelson spent most of his career as a surgeon in the Duluth area, concluding with his last nine years providing general surgical coverage to Mora and surrounding communities. In his final days, Dr. Nelson commented on how…

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Welcome to the world, Nash! The first baby of 2023 arrived at Welia Health on Tuesday, January 3. Nash Riley was born to Laura Schultz and Joran (Chip) Helmbrecht of Mora, Minnesota. Nash weighed 7 pounds, 3 ½ ounces and was 20 ½ inches long. Grandparents are Mike and Naomi Schultz and Duane Helmbrecht, all…

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Beginning Friday, January 6, pre-screening for COVID-19 symptoms will take place at check-in and no longer by phone call in advance of appointments. For everyone’s safety, if you develop any of the following symptoms before your appointment, please call the Oncology department at 320.225.3637 and ask to speak with a care coordinator. shortness of breathcoughnew…

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Pine City Urgency Services will close at 6pm tonight, Tuesday, January 3, due to the weather conditions. It will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4, at 9am. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please stay safe. If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.

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Welcome to Weliam’s Corner

Welia Health donates to the Mora Public Library enhancing the children’s area Randy Ulseth, Welia Health’s CEO reads to the children at Storytime during the Mora Public Library’s grand opening of Weliam’s Corner The Mora Public Library hosted special guest Randy Ulseth, Welia Health’s CEO, kicking off their Storytime at their grand opening event highlighting…

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Brenda Fischer joined Welia Health as a contracted oncology provider in 2017. For five years, she has been a crucial asset to the cancer care team at Welia Health. After a difficult decision, she announced her last day at Welia Health on Friday, November 25, 2022. Fischer will increase her time at her primary location…

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Welia Health’s 2022 RPAP student, Abby Munsterteiger Third-year medical student Abby (Coyle) Munsterteiger began clinical training with Welia Health in the Rural Physician Associate Program this past month. She is a University of Minnesota Medical School-Duluth student who anticipates graduating in 2024. Prior to medical school, Munsterteiger earned a Bachelor of Science in cell and…

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Whitney Naumann, APRN, CNP Join us in welcoming Whitney Naumann to the Welia Health provider group. Whitney works in the Mora clinic and sees patients (18+) who seek general and preventative medical care, chronic disease management, and women’s health services. Whitney earned her Master of Nursing degree from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan.…

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COVID-19: Self-care guidance

Updated October 11, 2022 If you have tested positive for COVID-19, contact your Welia Health provider to let them know. They may have further instructions or be able to answer questions you may have as you rest and recover at home. Self-care at home Most people recover successfully from COVID-19 at home. When caring for…

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