Celebrating National Rural Health Day (Nov 16, 2023) with a shout out to the 2023 Minnesota Rural Health Award winners:
Ann Bussey: 2023 Minnesota Rural Health Hero Policy Award, advocating for rural-residing older adults needs to be reflected in policy decisions on the Iron Range and beyond.
Shannon Shaw, FNP: 2023 Minnesota Rural Health Hero Practitioner Award, ensuring access to comprehensive, age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care for victims of child abuse, sexual assault, neglect, trafficking and intimate partner violence in northern Minnesota.
Riverwood Healthcare Center, Aitkin: 2023 Minnesota Rural Health Team Award, not only identifying the social determinants of health among their patients, but importantly creating community partnerships to address those needs.
Ted Matthews: 2023 Minnesota Rural Health Lifetime Achievement Award, providing mental health support to farmers across the state.
#powerofrural
Awarded by the Minnesota Rural Health Association, the Duluth-based National Rural Health Resource Center, and MDH’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care.
2023 Minnesota Awardees in Rural Health
- November 16, 2023
Written By Sarah Asch
THE HOMETOWN MISSION
I aim to provide approachable, high-quality pediatric specialty care using modern technology to get back to basics: the doctor, the patient and the skin problem.
I strive to provide medical care that is understandable, friendly and affordable.
HOURS
By appointment only.
Usual Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Usual Hours 9am-4pm
Evening appointments are possible to ease the challenges of coordinating school, after-school activities and work schedules.
The occasional Saturday/Sunday may be available by request.
CONTACT
10 Charles Lake Rd
North Oaks, MN 55127
Phone: (612) 234-2331
Fax: (651) 369-6070
I answer my phone myself (when available).
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