
Occupational Therapist Karie Francen of Ham Lake, Minn., who is also a certified Athletic Trainer, recently joined the staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Department.
Francen comes to CRMC from Fairview Institute for Athletic Medicine in the Twin Cities where she worked as an athletic trainer the past five years. She also has three years’ experience as a Rehabilitation Technician at the University of Minnesota. She previously completed her student field work at CRMC.
The therapist earned a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Bethel University in St. Paul. Francen is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association.
CRMC’s outpatient staff of physical, occupational, speech and cardio-pulmonary professionals is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information about the Rehabilitation Department’s services, please call 218-546-2315 or 888-487-6437 or send a message to Rehab@cuyunamed.org.