Author: JBrown@welia.org

Chelsea Steffen

Meet Chelsea Steffen
Position: Pharmacist
Start Date: 8/15/16
Birthday: 9/25
Background/Educations: I graduated with my PharmD from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2015, and recently completed an ambulatory care residency here at FirstLight.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I grew up in Ogilvie so I am very excited to be back and working in my "hometown". FLHS has been a great place to work in my past experiences and I'm happy to be back.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Armageddon 2. Pearl Harbor
What is your favorite color? Pink
What are your hobbies?: Time with family, going to the cabin, and hunting.

Janine de Stefano

Meet Janine de Stefano
Position: Environmental Services Tech
Start Date: 8/15/16
Birthday: 2/19
Background/Educations: I went to the Milaca Public Schools from 2nd - 12th grade. In 1983 I began my career as a RCNA in nursing homes and hospitals. In 1993-1995 I attended school at Anoka Hennepin Tech College/Anoka Ramsey in the health care field as an OTA. In 1995-2003 I worked in the OR in sterilization processing tech at Unity Hospital Fridley. 2003-2014 I stayed home with 2 girls Jenna 12 and Giuliana 11 and husband C.J.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I enjoy working with people, being around others and helping others when needed. This will be a smaller facility and I felt it's a perfect fit for me. I am excited to be part of FirstLight Health System.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Nemo 2. Dances with the Wolves 3. Uncle Buck
What is your favorite color? Lime Green
Do you have a nickname? school nickname "was" J-Nine
What are your hobbies?: Movies. If I had more time I would do water aerobics and work out at a fitness center. Craft shows in Little Falls/Rice Minnesota, travel/road trips, and being with friends and hanging out.

Christina Cooney

Meet Christina Cooney
Position: Anesthesia Student
Start Date: 8/15/16
Birthday: 11/10
Background/Educations: I am currently attending the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia. I have been an RN for the past 10 years and have worked on a medical/surgical unit and a cardiac ICU.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am most excited about gaining experience with regional anesthesia techniques (e.g. performing spinals, epidurals).
What is your favorite color? Pink
What are your hobbies?: Traveling and reading

Amanda McLain

Meet Amanda McLain
Position: Hospital Admitting
Start Date: 8/8/16
Birthday: 8/17
Background/Educations: Went to school for Business Technology.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Meeting new people
What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Breakfast Club 2. Back to the Future 3. Jurassic Park
What is your favorite color? Green
Do you have a nickname? AJ
What are your hobbies?: Being with my family and being outdoors.

Penny Perman

Meet Penny Perman
Position: Dietary Aide
Start Date: 8/1/16
Birthday: 1/7
Background/Educations: Worked at FirstLight before and coming back to join a great team of co-workers.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Coming back to all the friendly faces.
What is your favorite color? Blue
What are your hobbies?: Riding 4-wheeler, reading, nature, friends and family.

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General Minnesota Renaissance Festival Information

  • The Renaissance Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays from August 20-October 2. The Festival is open on Friday September 30. The hours of the Festival are 9 AM to 7 PM.
  • The Festival is open every day, rain or shine, and there is always free parking at the Festival!
  • Each weekend of the Festival has a theme:
  • Aug 20-21: Silk Road: Discover the Riches
  • Aug 27-28: Highland Fling
  • Sept 3,4, &5: Passport to Adventure
  • 10-11: Wine, Chocolate & Romance
  • 17-18: Pet Fest
  • 24-25: Shamrocks & Shenanigans
  • 30: Festival Friday
  • 1-2 Oktoberfest

 

Frank Luttrell

Meet Frank Luttrell
Position: IT Intern
Start Date: 7/25/16
Birthday: 9/18
Background/Educations: I completed my Associates Degree in network systems administration at ITT Tech in March.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to get my first real world experience in IT.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Lord of the Rings 2. The Matrix 3. Mad Max
What is your favorite color? Green
Do you have a nickname? Franklin
What are your hobbies?: Reading, biking, singing, and playing guitar

Nancy Sigstad

Meet Nancy Sigstad
Position: Pharmacy Technician
Start Date: 7/25/16
Birthday: 10/15
Background/Educations: I'm married to my husband Steve. I have 5 children. I'm going on my 10th year as a pharmacy tech.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm very excited to get back into hospital pharmacy. I find it so interesting.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Notebook 2. Hope Floats 3. Titanic
What is your favorite color? Pink, purple, black, brown, I can't just pick 1
What are your hobbies?: Spending time with family, gardening, reading, watching baseball, fishing, and boating.

Emily Ripka

Meet Emily Ripka
Position: Patient Service Specialist
Start Date: 7/25/16
Birthday: 10/31
Background/Educations: Administrative Assistant Degree, Ridgewater College - Willmar
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Bridemaids 2. Pitch Perfect 3. Finding Dory
What is your favorite color? Purple
Do you have a nickname? Em
What are your hobbies?: Kayaking, baking, cooking, and playing sports.

Paige Odegard

Meet Paige Odegard
Position: Pharmacy Student
Start Date: 7/25/16
Birthday: 7/9
Background/Educations: I am from Duluth, MN where I attended undergrad and am currently a third year pharmacy student at the University of Minnesota.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am most excited to learn about a different health system and meet everyone here that I have heard about from my classmates that have had fantastic experiences.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Up 2. Inside Out 3. Guardians of the Galaxy
What is your favorite color? Blue
What are your hobbies?: Rock climbing, hiking, touring breweries, and playing with my dogs.