Minnesota Hospital Association

06/08/2026

Rural hospitals are struggling across Minnesota and the entire country. Roz Snyder, Madelia Health's chief clinical officer, says that financial challenges hit smaller institutions harder, but their rural community needs them to stay afloat.

06/08/2026

Improving mental health and addiction care requires leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to meeting patients where they are.

At MHA's Spring Innovation Forum, Joe Clubb of Allina Health received the 2026 MHA Committee Stewardship Award. As chair of MHA's Mental Health and Addiction Committee, Joe has helped advance behavioral health care across Minnesota.

Thank you for your leadership in this important area! Learn more about MHA Awards: https://ow.ly/cm9T50Z6jjE

06/08/2026

Everyone needs health care, and having a hospital close to home is key to recruiting a workforce to a town, and keeping people there. Steve Cooling, a board member at Madelia Health, says that the hospital is important to Madelia’s business community.

06/07/2026

Advocating for hospitals means advocating for the patients and communities that depend on them.

At MHA's Spring Innovation Forum, Rachelle Schultz, President & CEO of Winona Health, received the 2026 Delivering the Message Award. Through her leadership and partnership with MHA, she has helped elevate the challenges facing hospitals while advancing innovation, sustainability and patient-centered care.

Congratulations on this recognition! Learn more about MHA Awards: https://ow.ly/8BaQ50Z6iNf

06/06/2026

From birth to raising children to caring for aging parents, local hospitals are there for patients through every stage of life.

Melanie Knakk-Guyer is one of many community members in Madelia who was born at the local hospital, later brought her own children there for care, and now relies on Madelia Health to support her aging parents. But that continuity of care is at risk as providers like Madelia Health face growing financial pressures.

06/05/2026

The Minnesota Hospital Association recently announced its 2026 spring award winners – and two of our Lakeview colleagues made the list!

Alisha Matusiak, RN, and Dan Gunderson, PharmD received a Good Catch Award for their quick thinking and teamwork. Their action led to the discovery of a larger issue and nationwide recall, helping to protect patients far beyond our walls.

We’re so proud to work alongside colleagues who speak up, take action and put patient safety first.

06/05/2026

Whether you’re receiving care at a rural critical access hospital or at a large urban health system, delivering high-quality health care comes at a growing cost for both patients and providers. Misty Hokenson, finance director at Madelia Health, said rising supply and medication costs continue to strain hospital finances and threaten the stability of providers like Madelia Health.

06/05/2026

Strong advocacy depends on strong leaders. At MHA's Spring Innovation Forum, Ridgeview Hospitals and Clinics CEO Mike Phelps received the 2026 MHA Committee Legacy Award for his years of leadership and service advancing advocacy efforts on behalf of Minnesota hospitals and patients.

Congratulations and thank you for your service and leadership! Learn more about MHA Awards: https://ow.ly/nhhS50Z6ikL

06/04/2026

Helping communities better understand the challenges and opportunities facing hospitals takes strong leadership and a commitment to advocacy.

At MHA's Spring Innovation Forum, Lisa Bjerga, President & CEO of Lakewood Health System, was recognized with the 2026 Delivering the Message Award for her efforts to elevate the needs of patients, caregivers and communities across Minnesota.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Learn more about MHA Awards: https://ow.ly/TkoV50Z6hFw

06/04/2026