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Welia Health Welcomes You Back
May 8, 2020Welia Health Welcomes You Back For several weeks, as our communities have been diligent to #StayHomeMN, you have provided Welia Health the time necessary prepare for COVID-19. We recognize that during this time, you may have placed you and your family’s healthcare needs on hold. Beginning this week, Welia Health has begun to reintroduce select…
Continue Reading »May Prenatal Education Classes Cancelled
May 4, 2020Due to the extension of Governor Walz’s stay-at-home order, Welia Health’s Prenatal Education classes are cancelled for the month of May. Please email info@WeliaHealth.org if you are interested in receiving prenatal educational materials.
Continue Reading »First Case of COVID-19 in Kanabec County
May 1, 2020According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website, there is now a confirmed case in Kanabec County. Over the past couple of weeks, the surrounding counties, Pine, Mille Lacs, Isanti and Aitkin, have also confirmed cases. Welia Health abides by strict HIPAA laws and will never make public statements surrounding any individuals’ medical care.…
Continue Reading »We have asked you to stay home, practice social distancing, and call before coming to the hospital or clinic. You’ve listened and we thank you. Some patients, we worry, have delayed seeking care based on concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for those who may be experiencing a heart attack, stroke or any other emergency,…
Continue Reading »Welia Health Asks Patients to Wear Masks
April 27, 2020Welia Health Asks Patients to Wear Masks At Welia Health, keeping you, our patients, and our communities safe is our top priority. We continue to follow recommendations and protocols established by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the CDC’s recent recommendation cloth face coverings, which we commonly…
Continue Reading »Temporary Reduction in Community Pharmacy Hours
April 24, 2020In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Welia Health will temporary reduce community pharmacy hours effective Monday, May 4, until further notice. New hours will be: 9am-5pm | Mon- Fri Closed | Saturdays This adjustment affects the Mora Community Pharmacy and the Pine City Community Pharmacy. Visit WeliaHealth.org/refills to refill prescriptions online. We apologize for…
Continue Reading »National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, 2020
April 24, 2020Thank you, Welia Health Volunteers! Always welcoming and willing to lend a helping hand, that describes the volunteers at Welia Health! Since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic, our volunteers have been sorely missed and we want to express our gratitude to each by acknowledging them during Volunteer Appreciation Week. Last year, amidst the final…
Continue Reading »Answers to Common Questions about COVID-19
April 23, 2020Welia Health Physicians Answer Your Common Questions about COVID-19 As you’ve heard many a time in news broadcasts, online and in print, this is an unprecedented time in history. At Welia Health we want to reassure our communities that we are prepared. Most healthcare systems, including Welia Health, plan for crisis management regularly, with development…
Continue Reading »Hinckley Clinic Suspends Services
April 9, 2020In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and a significant drop in patient visits, Welia Health Hinckley will temporarily suspend services effective Monday, April 13 until further notice. We are encouraging patients to instead schedule appointments at our Mora or Pine City clinics. In some cases, video or phone visits may be recommended. Please call…
Continue Reading »Cost-Saving Measures Announced at Welia Health Welia Health notified its employees late last week of cost-reducing measures, including decreasing staff workloads, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Randy Ulseth, CEO of Welia Health, commented how amazed and inspired he is by the extraordinary work already done by staff. He also expressed gratitude for their flexibility and…
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