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Former Red Wing hospital property to be purchased

Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. has entered a purchase agreement for the former St. John's Hospital property in Red Wing.

March 10, 2023
Eau Claire named a best hospital by Newsweek

On the list of the "Best Hospitals in the United States," the Eau Claire location was ranked among the top 2% of hospitals.

March 6, 2023
Northwest Wisconsin announces grant opportunities

Funding will support programs and activities that broadly affect community health needs and focus on improving the well-being of local communities.

March 2, 2023
Sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin recognized by Chartis Center for Rural Health

Hospitals in Fairmont, Red Wing, St. James and Waseca, Minnesota, and Bloomer and Menomonie, Wisconsin, were named in the top recognitions.

February 27, 2023
Dr. Varkey recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's 'Top 25 Women Leaders'

This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the health care industry for their leadership.

February 20, 2023
Owatonna adds state-of-the-art radiology service

Owatonna now offers position emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) scanning services to help identify cancer and brain disorders.

February 14, 2023
Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital

The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients.

February 13, 2023
UW–Eau Claire research agreement renewed, collaboration expanded

The renewal with the Northwest Wisconsin region fosters opportunities for research, creates new avenues of learning for university students and makes way for projects that will lead to improved health...

February 10, 2023
Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy offered in Eau Claire

The first of its kind in Northwest Wisconsin, this advanced technology allows pulmonologists to examine tiny airways in the lungs, detecting lung cancer in its earliest stages when it's easier to trea...

February 10, 2023
Mankato, Eau Claire named among America's Best Hospitals by Healthgrades

Mankato was included in the 100 Best list, and Eau Claire was included in the 250 Best list.

January 20, 2023
New self-guided Journey to Wellness program launched

As a new year begins, a free program can help make the wellness journey easier for employers and individuals.

January 3, 2023
Faribault nurse receives DAISY Award

To receive the DAISY Award, nurses who provide extraordinary care are nominated by patients, patient families or colleagues.

January 3, 2023