Essentia Health opens nearly $50M orthopedic center

BAXTER — Droves of people turned out on a rain-soaked late afternoon to get a look at the new Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Orthopedic Center in Baxter. For the Oct. 28 grand-opening event for the nearly $50 million project, there was standing room only inside the main lobby of the new facility. It opened to patients Monday, Nov. 2. The transformation from massive retail space for outdoor enthusiasts to state-of-the-art medical center aimed at helping people retain their activity and quality of life is striking. “This is an exciting milestone for Essentia Health in the entire Brainerd Lakes community,” said Matt Giza, operations manager, musculoskeletal specialties. “This center represents a significant investment in the future of orthopedic care and so much more in our region.

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