Pennington county, MN

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Pennington County, Minnesota[edit | edit source]

Pennington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,119. Its county seat is Thief River Falls. The county was formed on November 23, 1910, from sections of Red Lake County. It was named after Edmund Pennington, vice president of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway.

Healthcare in Pennington County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Pennington County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Sanford Health Thief River Falls Medical Center and Thief River Falls Area Family Practice Clinic.

Sanford Health Thief River Falls Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Sanford Health Thief River Falls Medical Center is a critical access hospital with 25 beds, providing emergency care, surgery, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, and a wide range of other inpatient and outpatient medical services. The hospital is part of the larger Sanford Health network, which is one of the largest health systems in the United States.

Address: 3001 Sanford Pkwy, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4747

Thief River Falls Area Family Practice Clinic[edit | edit source]

Thief River Falls Area Family Practice Clinic is a primary care clinic offering a wide range of services including preventive care, treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and wellness exams. The clinic is affiliated with Sanford Health Thief River Falls Medical Center.

Address: 201 Horace Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-7280

Public Health Services[edit | edit source]

Public health services in Pennington County are provided by the Pennington County Public Health Department. The department offers a variety of services to the community, including disease prevention, health promotion, emergency preparedness, and environmental health services.

Address: 101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-0876

Mental Health Services[edit | edit source]

Mental health services in Pennington County are provided by a number of organizations, including the Northwestern Mental Health Center. The center provides a wide range of mental health services to individuals and families, including counseling, crisis intervention, and psychiatric services.

Address: 603 Bruce St, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4340

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Pennington County, Minnesota is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of services provided by both public and private entities. From primary care to specialized treatments, residents have access to high-quality healthcare services close to home.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Pennington county, MN



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Petrescue Scott 1043302474 MD M Other 1996 Family Practice Thief River Falls MN 56701
Smith Ronald 1962485714 MD M Other 1987 Family Practice Thief River Falls MN 56701



Pennington county, MN - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Schleehauf Karen 1346244332 MD F Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1989 General Surgery Thief River Falls MN 56701
William Sessions 1710412945 M University Of Minnesota Medical School 2017 Orthopedic Surgery 1300 Anne St Nw Bemidji MN 56701 2183335000



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Keogh Steven 1801892922 M Other 1979 Chiropractic Thief River Falls MN 56701
Weiss Nathan 1518265362 M Northwestern College Of Chiropractic 2011 Chiropractic Thief River Falls MN 56701
Anderson Brady 1881212819 M University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine 2015 Clinical Social Worker Thief River Falls MN 56701
Bertilrud Desiree 1164603460 F Other 2007 Nurse Practitioner Thief River Falls MN 56701
Jahn Elizabeth 1043524465 F Other 2010 Nurse Practitioner Thief River Falls MN 56701
Larson Joeanna 1154617256 F University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine 2011 Nurse Practitioner Thief River Falls MN 56701
Neuschwander Michelle 1023685138 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Thief River Falls MN 56701
Ranum Bailey 1174248264 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner Thief River Falls MN 56701
Tjelle Eric 1093732612 OD M Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago 2001 Optometry Thief River Falls MN 56701


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