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Essentia Health Expands Care; Minnesota Bans Harmful Chemicals

3/31/2025

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Essentia Health is set to transform emergency care in northern Minnesota with a $13 million expansion, adding five new exam rooms and prioritizing behavioral health for 13,000 patients each year. Meanwhile, Minnesota takes a bold step towards public health by banning products with harmful PFAS chemicals starting January 1, 2025.

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Essentia Health is set to transform emergency care in northern Minnesota with a $13 million expansion, adding five new exam rooms and prioritizing behavioral health for 13,000 patients each year. Meanwhile, Minnesota takes a bold step towards public health by banning products with harmful PFAS chemicals starting January 1, 2025.