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Wilderness Health is a collaborative of independent providers working together to improve health care in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin.

There is value in keeping health care local. Creating sustainable health care models that aim to low costs and increase quality of care helps us keep health care in our communities. Through smart strategies, such as shared services and accountable care organizations (ACOs), Wilderness Health will lead the transformation for rural health care systems.

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Al Vogt, Retired CEO & Founding Member | Cook Hospital, Cook, MN

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Mental and Behavioral Healthcare Needs in Virginia Wilderness Health Hosts Community Listening Sessions

Mental and Behavioral Healthcare Needs in Virginia Wilderness Health Hosts Community Listening Sessions

July 15, 2024

Virginia, Minn. – Mental and behavioral health needs remain a challenge throughout the state of Minnesota, and the unique needs of rural Minnesotans require targeted attention.  To learn more about the needs of residents of Northern St. Louis County, Wilderness Health invited community members to share their stories and help shape the future of mental health care. The listening session was held on Wednesday, July 10th at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia, MN. This was the third event in a series being held across Northeastern Minnesota.  Read More 

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