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Sandy Johnson, who works Human Resources in Duluth, shares this note:

"Even our maintainence crew is 'here with you.' I recently witnessed Scott Maki from Maintainence assist an elderly patient who had a very squeaky walker. After asking her permission, he gave the walker a couple of squirts of lubricant and the problem was solved. She was so happy. I was delighted to witness this random act of kindness!"

Central Region

Baxter Clinic community open house is Saturday

BAXTER, Minn. -- Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic will celebrate its grand opening with a community health fair and soup luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 25. Brainerd Lakes area residents are invited to tour the new 44,000-square-foot clinic and meet physicians and staff who work there.

Pharmacist Dan Vang answered questions during an open house for Essentia Health staff at the Baxter Clinic last month. The clinic's community grand opening is Saturday.

The celebration is slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the clinic, 13060 Isle Drive.

The new clinic, which opened Feb. 6, is home to pediatricians, obstetricians/gynecologists and eight Family Medicine physicians. UrgentCare physicians and staff have also moved to the site. You’ll also find a retail pharmacy, laboratory, radiology services and physical therapy.

The Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic has been designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for patients and their families, Clinic Administrator Bill Palmer says. It’s also designed to deliver more efficient and cost-effective care, he says.

Essentia Health invested $13.5 million, predominantly with local contractors and vendors, to build, furnish and equip the clinic. The convenient site is close to where a growing number of people live, work and shop.