Community Engagement Monthly Report: December 2025

Community engagement activities seek to improve the health and vitality of our communities by leveraging our organization's capacities and expertise to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

 

Essentia Health Employees Rally to Support Deployed 148th Fighter Wing

a woman organizing foodstuffs and packages

Employees at Essentia Health in Duluth recently came together to show their appreciation for service members of the 148th Fighter Wing, deployed to the Middle East.

Through a coordinated care package drive, staff collected an impressive 187 pounds of snacks, food items, games, and seasonal comforts to send overseas. This resulted in 40 individual care packages, as well as boxes packed to be shared by the large group.

 

Essentia Health Partnership with Brainerd Lakes Chamber

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Essentia Health Brainerd Lakes is a proud to support the Brainerd Lakes Chamber through numerous community initiatives, including events, trainings, and collaborative efforts to address local challenges.

Each year, two Brainerd Lakes Area leaders are selected to participate in a leadership program that provides valuable insight into the region's public, private and nonprofit sectors.

 

 

Essentia Health Volunteers in Action

a group of men and women in aprons, smiling together

Essentia Health Bismarck volunteers gather to serve the Banquet at the Dream Center. The main goal of the Dream Center is to offer "Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.” Kudos to these colleagues for generously giving their time and effort!

ESSENTIA HEALTH COLLEAGUE VOLUNTEER HOURS:

FY26 YTD: 13,561
a bar chart of hours volunteered by Essentia colleagues

Send your volunteer photos to [email protected]. Thank you for volunteering and logging your hours!

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