Key Health Priorities for the Brainerd Lakes Area

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Children eating a healthy meal together at a table, representing nutrition, access to food, and community health priorities outlined by CRMC.

January 6, 2026

Key Health Priorities for the Brainerd Lakes Area

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has released its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), providing a comprehensive look at the health needs of the Brainerd Lakes Area and identifying opportunities for impactful community health initiatives for 2026-2028.

Dr. Hannah Elsenpeter performs an eye exam on an infant during a pediatric visit at CRMC, reflecting compassionate, patient-centered care.

CRMC Earns 2025 Performance Leadership Award

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been recognized with the 2025 Performance Leadership Award for Patient Perspective, a national distinction honoring top-performing rural hospitals for delivering exceptional patient experience. The award, presented by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, places CRMC among the top 25% of rural hospitals nationwide based on how patients rate their care.

Katie Wieland Daisy Award

December 2, 2025

Nurse Katie Wieland Honored with DAISY Award

Katie Wieland, RN, goes above and beyond for her patients—anticipating needs, preserving dignity, and making a real difference in recovery. She’s CRMC’s latest DAISY Award honoree for Extraordinary Nurses!
Children doing crafts with small toys, supporting CRMC’s message on safe, age-appropriate holiday gift choices.

November 18, 2025

Holiday Gift Giving: Avoid Loud Toys and Choking Hazards

Before placing gifts under the tree or shopping for your grandchildren, be sure they are safe. Some toys may contain lead or other harmful chemicals, pose choking hazards, or even risk causing hearing damage.
A smiling child with face paint sits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of a holiday wreath during CRMC’s Snow Many Smiles event in Crosby.

Holiday Cheer Comes to Crosby with “Snow Many Smiles”

Get ready for a sleigh-full of holiday cheer! Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Smiles for Jake invite the community to celebrate the season on December 6 at Crosby Memorial Park from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at “Snow Many Smiles”.
Shopper using a smartphone to pay at checkout, symbolizing the CRMC Foundation’s round-up campaign at Super One stores to support local patients in need.

November 6, 2025

Round Up at Super One to Support Local Patients

This November, shoppers can make a big difference with small change for patients in need. From Friday, November 14, through Monday, December 1, 2025, customers at Super One Foods and Super One Liquor locations in Crosby, Baxter, Brainerd, and Pequot Lakes are invited to round up their total—or make a $1, $3, or $5 donation at checkout—to support the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Foundation.
Close-up of glowing lights and a star ornament on CRMC’s Tree of Love, honoring the hospice program’s conclusion and the many patients and families it served.

November 5, 2025

“Tree of Love” Honors Hospice Patients, Families, and Caregivers

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) invites community members, families, caregivers, and staff to gather for its annual Tree of Love lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 2, at 3 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby.
Woman smiling after a wellness screening, representing CRMC’s free breast and cervical cancer screening event.

November 4, 2025

CRMC Offers Free Cancer Screenings for Women

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings at its Crosby Clinic on Thursday, November 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. These screenings are specifically for uninsured and under-insured women aged 40 and older who meet income guidelines.
CRMC Entrance in Crosby, MN.

October 30, 2025

Macy Dotty Named Emerging Healthcare Leader

CRMC is proud to celebrate 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘁𝘁𝘆 for being nationally recognized with the 𝗠𝗚𝗠𝗔 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, which honors emerging healthcare leaders making a significant impact early in their careers. MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) supports leaders and professionals in medical practice management.
Close-up of an injectable naloxone hydrochloride vial used to reverse opioid overdoses, representing CRMC’s lifesaving overdose prevention resources.

October 28, 2025

Resources to Prevent Overdose and Protect Lives

CRMC’s Pharmacy is providing life-saving resources to help reduce the risks associated with drug use. Free services include naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, safe syringes, and medication disposal options. No questions are asked, and everyone is welcome to access them.