Health & Wellness
Your resource for local health news, wellness tips, and medical updates. Covering everything from public health announcements to mental health resources and fitness, this category supports a healthy community.
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Ridgeview’s Two Twelve Emergency Department Re-Designated Level 4 Trauma Hospital
Ridgeview’s Emergency Department at Two Twelve Medical Center in Chaska has been re-designated as a Level 4 Trauma Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The designation affirms Ridgeview’s… read more >>
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Muthyala Joins Ridgeview Endocrinology Practice
Caitlan Muthyala, DNP in endocrinology, is now seeing patients at Ridgeview Clinics in Chaska and Waconia. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of hormone-related conditions, with special medical interests… read more >>
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No-Cost Home Repair Services Available to Low-Income Carver County Homeowners
No-Cost Home Repair and Modification Services Are Available to Low-Income Carver County Homeowners read more >>
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Lakeview Clinic Welcomes Three New Physicians to Internal Medicine Team In September
Expanded team will increase access to comprehensive adult primary care in Carver County communities Lakeview Clinic is pleased to welcome Emma Leirdahl, MD; Alison Vecellio, MD and Hannah Schull, MD,… read more >>
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Chaska Approves Concept Plan for Nordic Spa Business
Scandvik Hotels received unanimous approval for its concept plan to convert the former Oak Ridge Hotel and Convention Center into a Nordic spa and hotel complex. read more >>
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Minneapolis Heart Institute Expands Partnership With Waconia’s Ridgeview Heart Center
The Minneapolis Heart Institute at Ridgeview Heart Center has opened its newly expanded outpatient clinic in Waconia, giving patients in the southwest metro and beyond easier access to expert heart… read more >>
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Lakeview Clinic Welcomes Two New Physicians to Expand Access to Care
Lakeview Clinic will welcome two new physicians, Dr. Laura Bowman in OB/GYN and Dr. Alex Mangan in Family Medicine, starting in September. Both will enhance care in Chaska and Waconia,… read more >>
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988 Minnesota Lifeline Sees Four Years of Increased Mental Health Calls
More Minnesotans are accessing mental health support through the 988 Lifeline, with contacts rising to 83,000 in early 2026. State funding supports local specialists, helping communities through public awareness campaigns… read more >>
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Ben Nielsen Named President, CEO of Ridgeview
Ben Nielsen has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Ridgeview Medical Center, succeeding Mike Phelps on June 14. Nielsen aims to enhance care access and maintain organizational… read more >>

















