In observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, changes to the following services are listed below: Christmas Eve, December 24 Hinckley, Mora and Pine City clinics will close early, at 1pmMora and Pine City Community Pharmacies will close early, at 1:30pmEye Care Center – Mora will close early, at 12:00pm Pine City Urgency Services…

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Although Tom Stearns started with us back in January, his announcement was delayed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom Stearns is part of our talented team of Physician Assistants. Tom received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Bemidji State University, followed by his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Bethel University.…

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Kati J. Dvorak, PharmD, recently earned the designation of Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS). This is the profession’s highest credential in the practice of ambulatory care pharmacy that is well beyond what is required for licensure. Dr. Dvorak should be commended for having achieved this designation. Kati Dvorak,…

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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, November 26, the following services will be closed: Hinckley, Mora and Pine City ClinicsMora and Pine City Community PharmaciesEye Care Center- Mora Emergency Services are open 24/7 Dial 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a medical emergency Pine City Urgency Services, open 11 am-8 pm Normal business hours will…

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Welia Health is pleased to welcome Molly Vail, a third-year medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School, who is participating in the Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP). The RPAP program, facilitated through the University of Minnesota, allows students to work under the supervision of rural physicians to acquire the necessary skills, values, attitudes,…

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In October, Welia Health received notification that it had met all specified criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA Inc., for both its Pine City and Hinckley Clinic laboratories. Mora hospital and clinic labs were certified in March, coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. COLA is a leading national laboratory accreditor; whose program and…

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Watching the iconic 1960s cartoon The Jetsons, many viewers thought that by now families would have their very own Rosie the Robot to do household chores and help make life easier. Although robotic maids are not yet real, robots are helping to make many activities safer and more predictable, including performing some orthopedic surgeries. Orthopedics…

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Early in March, Welia Health made a difficult decision to restrict visitors to our hospital and clinic facilities. This was done to reduce the likelihood of transmission of COVID-19 to other patients and staff. To keep everyone safe, we will continuously monitor the number of cases and the community spread of COVID-19, possibly changing the…

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Updated March 5, 2021 Recommendations and information about COVID-19 testing and self-isolation prior to a surgical procedure. At Welia Health, our top priority is the safety and wellbeing of our patients. This is especially true considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We understand any uncertainty or anxiety you may feel about your upcoming surgical procedure. Rest…

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For the 2020 Fourth of July holiday weekend, Welia Health will observe the following hours: Hospital and Emergency Department FridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hours Mora Clinic Friday7:30am–5pmSaturdayClosedSundayClosed Pine City Clinic Friday8am–5pmSaturdayClosedSundayClosed Pine City Urgency Services FridayOpen 11am-8pmSaturdayOpen 11am-8pmSundayOpen 11am-8pm Eye Care Center Friday8am–5pmSaturdayClosedSundayClosed Mora and Pine City Community Pharmacies Friday9am–5pmSaturdayClosedSundayClosed

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