Cuyuna Regional Medical Center to open new clinic in Nisswa

CROSBY — The Cuyuna Regional Medical Center announced it will open a new same-day clinic in Nisswa by the middle of next year.

The clinic will be located next to Schaefer's Foods, near the intersection of Highway 371 and County Highway 13.

The clinic announcement is among a number of changes to the provider's health care services for the Brainerd lakes area region, CRMC announced in a news release. The changes come with growing demand and shifting demographics.

Among the change are plans for CRMC to move its home care and hospice delivery services to a new company. The transition to Vivie is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

“Our region is growing and changing, and so are the needs of our patients,” stated Amy Hart, CRMC CEO. “This change allows us to align care, while respecting the ongoing needs of our home care and hospice patients. We look forward to working closely with Vivie to ensure a smooth transition for all those involved.”

While CRMC’s home care and hospice services have served the community with compassion for decades, it now represents a decreasing portion of overall care delivery, the company stated. CRMC will work closely with Vivie under a signed letter of intent to transition these services throughout the coming months.

“We are proud to further our work with CRMC and have a long history of collaboration,” stated Mark Anderson, president and CEO of Vivie. “Our deep experience serving this area will make for a seamless transition.”

Vivie is a new name following the 2024 merger of two longtime companies serving older adults: Knute Nelson and Walker Methodist. Vivie serves communities across Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, offering services from in-home rehabilitation and chronic illness management to comfort care at the end of life.

Other key investments for CRMC include the addition of a full-time neurologist, Dr. Jacob Goodwin, to expand access to specialized care for rural residents, and continued growth of oncology services, which have seen a 43% increase in patient volume since 2023.

“This isn’t about doing less; it’s about what’s best for the communities we serve,” Hart stated in the release. “We’re investing in care that meets today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges, ensuring CRMC remains a trusted, independent leader in rural health.”

CRMC reported that these updates are part of its long-term strategic vision to "deliver exceptional care, harness technology and strengthen community impact, all while staying true to its legacy of compassion, independence and innovation."