In the community
As part of our mission, Welia Health is committed to supporting and improving the health of the communities we serve. We strive to make a difference in the lives of the people we care for by providing and supporting health and wellness through outreach of all kinds. After all, we aim to help our neighbors live life well.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Needs Assessment
Welia Health conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years to help identify, analyze, and prioritize the health needs of our communities.
2023-2025 CHNAEDUCATION
Volunteer Scholarships
In addition to contributing thousands of hours of their time each year, Welia Health volunteers go above and beyond to raise funds for countless programs, including scholarships for area students.
VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIPSCOMMUNITY EVENT SPONSOR
Vasaloppet
Vasaloppet is a cross-country skiing event held in and around Mora each year. The event is inspired by the original Vasaloppet ski race in Mora, Sweden, Mora’s sister city. The race takes place on the first Saturday of each February.
VASALOPPET USACOMMUNITY EVENT SPONSOR
Mora Elementary Glow Run
The Mora Elementary Fun Run raises funds for new playground equipment, lyceums, field trips and student awards, including Student of the Month, Caught Ya Winners, and Mustang Pride Winners.
THE GLOW RUNCOMMUNITY EVENT SPONSOR
National Walk to School
Walking or biking to school is fun and helps kids incorporate the regular physical activity they need while forming healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
WALK BIKE AND ROLL TO SCHOOLCOMMUNITY EVENT SPONSOR
Toys for Tots
Welia Health proudly supports this program that provides happiness and hope to less fortunate children during each Christmas holiday season by collecting and distributing toys, books and other gifts.
TOYS FOR TOTSHEALTHY LIVING
Pine City Farmer’s Market
When you shop at a farmer’s market, you help the local economy, support farmers, increase access to fresh and nutritious food, and promote healthy communities.
WELIA HEALTH AT THE MARKETHEALTHY LIVING
Crunch Crew
The county fair can be healthy! Each year at the local county fairs, we offer a healthy treat and education about how to get more fruits and vegetables into the diet.
KANABEC COUNTY FAIR PINE COUNTY FAIRLITERACY ADVANCEMENT
We Love to Read
Welia Health promotes literacy by giving away thousands of books and spending time reading aloud to school kids during ‘I Love to Read Month’ each February.
WE LOVE TO READPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Safe Sitter
These fun-filled classes use games and role-playing exercises to teach kids life skills, safety skills, and childcare training to build safer communities.
SAFE SITTER CLASSESMEDICAL CARE
Student-athlete physicals
As part of the Minnesota State High School League, student-athletes must complete a physical to participate in sports. Each August, Welia Health offers free physicals to fulfill this requirement.
MSHSL ELIGIBILITY FORMMEDICAL CARE
Concussion clinics
For student-athletes playing high school sports, a baseline of an athlete’s brain health helps doctors more accurately assess any potential future injury. Welia Health offers these 10-minute assessments at no charge.
CHECK CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING CLASSESEDUCATION
First Aid
These classes prepare students to use automatic electronic defibrillators (AEDs), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other life-saving skills.
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