Press Releases

Welia Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Critical Access Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Welia Health underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in August.…

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Celebrating the power of rural! Join us today, November 16, 2023, by recognizing National Rural Health Day.  Rural hospitals are an essential and critical part of the health and well-being of all Americans. These hospitals are more than just medical facilities; they are the lifeline of rural towns. Rural hospitals employ the local workforce while…

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We are pleased to introduce Austin Peterson , Doctor of Optometry. Dr. Peterson, a Mora native, recently graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry. He will see patients in Mora at the Eye Care Center along side Drs. Troy and Joe Mork. Please join us in welcoming Austin Peterson to Welia Health.

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Dr. Donald Dahlen Welia Health announces the retirement of Dr. Donald Dahlen. Dr. Dahlen has been a physician for over 40 years, with his latter years providing care in the Hinckley area. His last day of practice will be Friday, December 15, 2023. A letter is being sent the week of October 30, 2023, informing…

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Tanya_Carlson APRN, CNP We are pleased to introduce Tanya Carlson, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Practitioner. She comes to us after earning her BS in Nursing from Rasmussen University and her MS (Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) from Walden University. Her specialties include Chronic disease management, Family medicine, Preventative medicine, Women’s health, Geriatrics,…

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Ethan Kraft, MD Welia Health welcomes Dr. Ethan Kraft, Welia Health’s newest ENT provider. Dr. Kraft specializes in all otolaryngology (ENT) areas, including surgical procedures. He also has special interests in pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck cancer, nasal congestion and sinusitis problems. Dr. Kraft sees patients at the Mora campus. Welcome to Welia Health, Dr.…

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Rachel Dahlquist, APRN, CNP Welia Health is delighted to announce Rachel Dahlquist, APRN, CNP, as the newest addition to the oncology department. A native of Mora, Rachel has been a long-time member of the Welia Health team, starting after completing her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Recently, Rachel took a step back to pursue her master’s…

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With an innate dedication to providing exceptional patient care, Welia Health is proud to announce that it earned a five-star rating in two areas – HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) and HSR (Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Detailed information on methodology,…

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Community Resource Guide

August 14, 2023

We compiled area resources our communities have to offer in this handy guide, now updated with even more resources! Welia Health Community Resource GuideDownload

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Empowering the Future of Healthcare For its tenth year, Welia Health offered summer internships to area students to help bridge the gap between aspiring healthcare professionals and future career opportunities. The program allows students to gain valuable hands-on experience in a healthcare setting while enabling Welia Health to play an active role in fostering the…

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