Your Welia Health Update: December 31, 2021

Happy New Year!

Make 2022 your year for better mental health.
'2022' with a happy face

You and your family deserve to be happy and live your best lives. The team at Welia Health is encouraging all of our patients to focus on mental health in 2022. Since it’s the time of resolutions, we recommend a few for you.


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Welcome new providers

Welia Health is happy to announce two new providers have joined our team. Join us in welcoming Cherie Dowell and Beth Kempf.

Cherie Dowell, PA-C. My goal as a provider is to truly know my patients-to understand their needs and to hear their concerns, so we can work together as a team to improve their overall health.

Cherie Dowell, PA-C, earned her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of North Dakota. Her interests include family medicine, gynecology, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management.

Beth Kempf, APRN, CPN. Compassionate care is achieved by taking time to listen to concerns while encouraging patient participation to achieve personal health goals.

Beth Kempf, APRN, CPS, studied nursing at Bethel University and earned her Master’s degree at Metropolitan State University. Her interests include chronic disease management, geriatric and preventive medicine, and women’s health.

New year, new you!

Start 2022 off right by attending Wellbeats classes at the Welia Center.  For every class you attend in January, you’ll earn an entry into our Wellbeats Challenge and possibly win a wonderful prize bundle. Check out the Welia Center class calendar and commit to moving more in the new year.

New billing statements and online bill pay

To ensure the process of paying for healthcare services is as easy and convenient as possible, Welia Health recently made a change to its payment vendor. This means a change, for the better, to billing statements and online payment portal. Read the announcement to learn more and set up your new account.

For urgent and emergent care on Thanksgiving, Welia Health is open.

Take note

Holiday hours

New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31
Welia Health clinics, rehab services, pharmacies, and eye care center be OPEN with normal hours.

New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1
For urgent and emergent care, Welia Health is OPEN EVERY DAY.

  • Emergency and hospital in Mora
    Open 24 hours
    Dial 9-1-1 in case of emergency 
  • Urgency services in Pine City
    Open 11am-8pm
    No appointment required