Community Engagement Monthly Report: April 2024

Essentia Health supports the City of Sandstone’s development of Panther Park

Essentia Health is proud to support the City of Sandstone’s Panther Park playground expansion as they add a toddler play feature, suitable for children ages 2 – 5. The toddler feature will be added to the playground this summer.

Receiving the check for $10,000 in support of Panther Park is Kathy George, Sandstone City Administrator. Pictured with her is Sam Barney, Essentia I-35 Administrator, and Randy Riley, Registered Nurse - Acute Care.

Receiving the check for $10,000 in support of Panther Park is Kathy George, Sandstone City Administrator. Pictured with her is Sam Barney, Essentia I-35 Administrator, and Randy Riley, Registered Nurse - Acute Care.

Essentia Health supports TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics Academy and the ABLE Games

Essentia Health is proud to support TNT Kid's Fitness & Gymnastics Academy and the ABLE Games. Able Games is the region’s first all-inclusive function fitness competition, celebrating all abilities, from the highly skilled athlete to individuals with special needs.

Essentia Health not only supported the event but organized a team to participate as well. Thanks to everyone who helped make this amazing event possible, including Danica Johnson, Shantell Schutt, and Dr. Tanya Diegel. Huge shoutout to Dierra Diegel and Lily Rudnick who are pictured and were the ABLE Games participants, representing Essentia Health.

Essentia Health Volunteers in Action

Crow Wing County recently elected the Pea as their Vegetable of the Year 2024! Essentia Health colleagues in Brainerd visited 1st grade classrooms this spring to teach a lesson about veggies.