For the fourth time in just over a year, CHI St. Gabriel’s Health and its community partners have been recognized for their efforts to address the national opioid epidemic. The most recent honor is an American Hospital Association (AHA) NOVA award. The hospital and...
Dan Heisick entered retirement with plans to be active and enjoy hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling, but some weight gain was slowing him down and putting him at risk for developing chronic health conditions. Through healthier eating and some other lifestyle...
CHI St. Gabriel’s staff went to Washington, D.C., to brief officials on how they’ve responded to the opioid epidemic sweeping across the country. Since receiving a grant from the state of Minnesota to tackle the issue three years ago, CHI St. Gabriel’s has lowered the...
The Minnesota Department of Health has identified a measles outbreak in Minnesota. They are advising parents and health providers to take steps to ensure all children are protected. Measles is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Measles...
(photo above) Students and parents had an opportunity to see a demonstration of the virtual clinic at the middle school during conferences on February 27. Pictured left to right: D.J. Kicker, Missy Anez, and Judy Kroll (on screen). After months of discussion and...
(photo above) State representative Erin Murphy visited CHI St. Gabriel’s Health and Apple Tree Dental. Representative Murphy, who sits on the state Health and Human Services Reform committee, was interested in seeing Apple Tree Dental’s new location on campus and...
Opioid Day Handout (pdf) In 2015, CHI St. Gabriel’s Health, along with community partners, began confronting opioid abuse, an issue that has now been labeled an “epidemic” throughout the nation. As communities have struggled to find answers, CHI St. Gabriel’s Health...
CHI St. Gabriel’s Health is joining hospitals across the United States to celebrate National Patient Safety Week (March 12 - March 18). Each year, the National Patient Safety Foundation designates a week to highlight and celebrate patient safety. This year’s theme is...
Sometimes tough decisions reap the greatest rewards. Hazel Vasecka was fiercely independent and determined to live life on her own terms. Choosing hospice care as her health care needs grew allowed her to continue to live in a fulfilling way during the final phase of...
Little Falls Orthopedics surgeon Paul Johnson, DO, recently earned board certification through the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS). This certification identifies physicians who meet high standards of performance in the field of orthopedic...