Essentia Health hosting annual holiday grief-support events   

As the holidays approach, it can be a difficult time for those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. To support those grieving the death of a friend or family member, Essentia Health is hosting two events.

Hope for the Holidays is scheduled for 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the Theresa Room at Essentia Health-St. Joesph’s Medical Center, located at 523 N. Third St. This event is an opportunity to find ways to understand grief and cope with the loss of a loved one during the holidays. Meet with others who are experiencing a similar situation and allow Essentia’s grief-support staff, who provide tips and coping mechanisms, to guide you through this difficult process. 

This event is free to attend and registration is not required.

The annual Tree of Life Memorial Service and Lighting is at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, in the River Room at St. Joseph’s. This event remembers the lives and legacies of loved ones through poems, scriptures, reading of names and the hanging of holiday ornaments. While the event is free, donations are appreciated. Proceeds will go to support our grief-support services program. 

Attendees are encouraged to stay for refreshments and fellowship after the ceremony. 

To make a donation and remember, honor or thank someone special, visit our website. 

For more information regarding our free grief-support groups and other resources, click here. You can also email [email protected] or call (218) 828-7530.