Rounding up Essentia media coverage from January

February 03, 2025 By: Louie St. George

Dr. David Herman and President Rebecca Cunningham

Essentia Health fielded the typically steady stream of media interest about the first babies born at our hospitals to kick off the new year. January ended with an abundance of coverage surrounding the exciting announcement between Essentia and the University of Minnesota of a proposed new nonprofit health system.

In between, reporters told a variety of stories — highlighting "Dry January"; one of our nurse leaders at St. Mary's Medical Center, Missy Rock; cervical cancer awareness and HPV vaccination; and a dramatic rise in seasonal illnesses.

Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia-related stories on the Newsroom. Here are a few of the highlights from December; please note that some of these stories require log-in credentials and thus may not be accessible for all.

Duluth News Tribune: Essentia, U of M propose new nonprofit aimed at educating workforce

MPR: University of Minnesota and Essentia announce new health care alliance

Northern News Now (Duluth): $1 billion proposed nonprofit still in beginning stages

Mesabi Tribune (Virginia): ‘You stay where you train’

Detroit Lakes Tribune: Detroit Lakes New Year’s baby almost wasn’t

WDAY (Fargo): Mental health reform in ND: $100M proposal aims to expand care

WDIO (Duluth): From patient to part of the care team, Missy Rock is making a difference at Essentia

WDAY: Fargo doctors highlight screenings for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Lakeland PBS (Brainerd, Bemidji): Essentia Health spreading awareness about cervical cancer during January

Hometown Focus (Virginia): Young patient artwork lights up hallways at Duluth clinic

KX News (Bismarck): Influenza cases being reported in the emergency room

Catholic Health World: Time capsule opened at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center captures snapshot of progress