Community Engagement Monthly Report: April 2023
Published on April 24, 2023
Essentia Health is a Great Plains Food Bank 2022 Hunger Relief Champion
Essentia Health is proud be named a 2022 Hunger Relief Champion by the Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB).Launched in 2008, the Hunger Relief Champion award recognizes individuals, businesses, churches or organizations for their extraordinary contributions and commitment to end hunger.
Essentia is a founding member of the Cass Clay Hunger Coalition and is a key partner through numerous GPFB health and hunger activities including Snap Rx and Resourceful.
Read more about the award here!
Essentia Health Supports Dental Expansion Program in Ely
Essentia Health recently made a $10,000 contribution to the Ely Community Health Center in Ely, MN to help fund the Ely Dental Program Expansion.The Ely Community Health Center provides free basic medical and dental services to those who are uninsured or underinsured. The organization is run completely by volunteers and their goal is to remove the barriers to care to improve the overall health of the community.
Essentia Health is thrilled to support this project that will continue to impact community members for years to come!
Essentia Health Volunteers in Action
Essentia Health Sandstone colleagues planned, prepared and served a meal for 148 community members in need on Tuesday April 18th at Everyone's Table.Essentia Health Employee Volunteers
Log your volunteer hours and learn more about the Together We Thrive employee volunteerism program!
Building Healthy Communities
Wherever you find Essentia Health, you’ll find people and programs dedicated to supporting local organizations, partnerships, and initiatives. Find out more on our Community Involvement page.