National Hospital Week celebrates hospitals, health systems, and healthcare workers and the innovative ways they support and connect with their communities. Welia Health is grateful for every member of our team - from the doctors and nurses who treat patients to the dedicated team members who work behind the scenes to keep us running smoothly. Most of all, we're grateful for you. Thank you to our communities for the trust you have placed in us! Your well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
Welia Health
Hospitals and Health Care
Mora, Minnesota 644 followers
Delivering one-of-a-kind, wellness-focused, personalized healthcare to communities in East Central Minnesota.
About us
Delivering one-of-a-kind, wellness-focused, personalized healthcare through our leading hospital and three clinics, Welia Health (formerly FirstLight Health System) is an accredited hospital and clinic system serving East Central Minnesota. Our flagship facility is a newly renovated hospital and clinic campus located in Mora, with two other campuses in Pine City and Hinckley. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission and a long-standing partner within the communities it serves, Welia Health continually scores in the high eightieth percentile on yearly employee satisfaction surveys of our 600+ employees. We offer leading benchmarks in health metrics for excellence in quality and safety by the Minnesota Hospital Association, attract top care teams in 2019, a pharmacist became one of two in the world to hold Pharmacotherapy, Oncology, and Infectious Disease Board Certifications, and develop innovative partnerships like year-round community wellness/fitness centers. This reputation allows us to continue to attract providers in family medicine and specialty areas and improve care in remarkable ways. Welia Health is also a teaching site for Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP) students, it precepts Physician Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) students, and its pharmacists serve as adjunct faculty for the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy. Medical students are welcomed for clinical educational experience in certified assistant, nursing, laboratory, radiology, health information, and nurse anesthetist programs.
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https://www.WeliaHealth.org
External link for Welia Health
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Mora, Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1945
- Specialties
- Family Practice, General Surgical Services, Women's Health, Emergency Services, Sports Medicine, Urgent Care/Same Day Services, Community Pharmacies, Health Care Home, Optical Services, Birthing Center, Orthopedics, Imaging Services, 3D Tomography, MRI, Community Wellness Center, and Rehabilitation Services (PT, OT, ATC, Respiratory Services, Cardiac Rehab, Speech-Language Pathology and Hand Therapy
Locations
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301 Highway 65
Mora, Minnesota 55051, US
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620 Sandy Ln
Hinckley, Minnesota 55037, US
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1425 Main St N
Pine City, Minnesota 55063, US
Employees at Welia Health
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Matthew Patterson
Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Minnesota Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
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Christopher Newton, MBA
Director of Support Services
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Josh Asp
Chief Financial Officer at Welia Health
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Michelle (Ophaug) Pogatchnik
RN Clinical informaticist with interest in research, human factors and Epic go-lives
Updates
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We're proud to introduce our newest Certified Nurse Practitioner, Lindsey Fielder. Before becoming part of the Welia Health team, Lindsey received her Bachelor's in Biology from the College of St. Scholastica; her BS in Nursing from Roseman University of Health Sciences; and her Master of Science in Nursing — Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati. If you see her at our Mora Clinic, please join us in giving Lindsey a warm welcome to Welia Health!
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We’re delighted to introduce David Bidle, our newest Family Medicine Physician. Practicing since 2018, Dr. Bidle completed his education and training at the College of St. Scholastica; the American University of the Caribbean - School of Medicine; and the Marquette Family Medical Residency Program at UP Health System. He serves patients at our Hinckley and Pine City Clinics. Please join us in giving Dr. Bidle a very warm welcome to the growing Welia Health family!
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Introducing Dr. Henry Nguyen to Welia Health! Dr. Nguyen attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. His medical interests include General Surgery, and you can find him practicing at the Mora Hospital and Mora Clinic. Welia Health is happy to have you, Dr. Nguyen!
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Introducing Dr. Marc Myer to Welia Health! With a BA in Chemistry from St. Olaf College, MD from the University of Wisconsin, and MBA from MIT, Dr. Myer brings a wealth of knowledge to addiction, family, and preventive medicine. Currently practicing at Hinckley and Pine City Clinics. Welcome aboard, Dr. Myer!
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Minnesota's premier subspecialty radiology practice providing a complete range of radiology services to over 100 healthcare facilities in Minnesota and surrounding areas.
Join us in celebrating the well-deserved retirement of Dr. Mark Doyscher after more than 15 years of dedicated service. His profound expertise and unwavering commitment have left a meaningful impact on the lives of many. Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Doyscher can often be found pursuing his passions: pheasant and duck hunting, engaging in land restoration, and enjoying baseball. As Dr. Doyscher embarks on this new chapter of life, we hope retirement grants him ample time to indulge in these beloved pursuits. Dr. Doyscher’s contributions have been invaluable to CRL, our hospital partners, and the community. Please join us in thanking Dr. Doyscher and wishing him a wonderful retirement! #CRLQualityCare #HappyRetirement
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Portable ultrasound: a transformative leap for rural healthcare made possible by the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Welia Health is incredibly grateful for the grant made available by the Helmsley Charitable Trust and their unwavering commitment to improving rural healthcare. The grant has enabled us to equip our clinics with four portable ultrasound machines, allowing us to: Reduced patient travel time - for vital diagnostics, improving accessibility and convenience Enhanced efficiency - clinicians gain instant access to streamline workflows and minimize wait times while optimizing resource utilization. Improved diagnostic accuracy - for real-time visualization, empowering our clinicians to make accurate diagnoses and expedite treatment decisions. Financial sustainability: reduced reliance on external imaging centers by providing a cost-effective solution supporting the long-term viability of essential healthcare services in underserved communities. Patient-centered approach - providing a rapid diagnosis helps reduce patient anxiety and stress, positively improving satisfaction and reflecting Welia Health's commitment to patient-centered care. Read the original press release here- Helmsley Charitable Trust grants $191,358 to Welia Health – Welia Health #ruralhealth #ultrasound #WeliaHealth #Grants #ruralhealthcare
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Welia Health is proud to announce that it has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Critical Access Hospital Accreditation. At an unannounced, onsite visit in August, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated Welia Health's compliance with critical access hospital standards in several areas. The accreditation, a culmination of an onsite review, underscores Welia Health's unwavering commitment to excellence and its team's dedication to exceptional patient care standards. Learn more about what the Joint Commission Seal of Approval® means here- https://lnkd.in/gRE8qMeM #WeliaHealth #CriticalAccessHospital #PatientCare #Quality
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