Category: NEW FACES

Position: Pharmacy Student

Start Date: 11/12/19

Birthday: 12/29

Background/Educations: I am from Blaine, Minnesota and on my fourth year of pharmacy school at NDSV.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to experience a rural healthcare system.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Grinch 2. The Adams Family 3. Harry Potter

What is your favorite color? Teal

Do you have a nickname?

What are your hobbies?: I like running, listening to podcasts, going on the lake in the summer, and listening to music.

Position: Pharmacy Student

Start Date: 11/11/19

Birthday: 4/27

Background/Educations: Attended University of Minnesota - Twin Cities where I received a BS in Nutrition Studies. Moved back to hometown of Duluth for pharmacy school at U of M - Duluth College of Pharmacy. This will be my 6th rotation of my final year of school before graduating in May 2020.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Exploring a health system unfamiliar to me and getting to know the staff and patients that make it great.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Anything disney - especially Lion King 2. Titanic 3. Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit

What is your favorite color? Green

Do you have a nickname? Jess

What are your hobbies?: I love to travel - always adding new places to my bucket list and planning my next adventure. I most recently went to Belize in March. Day to day hobbies include reading, watching movies/documentaries, photography and playing board games with family and friends. I also love to horseback ride and used to spend my summers competing in hunter/jumper shows.

Position: Dietary Aide

Start Date: 11/11/19

Birthday: 6/17

Background/Educations: Grew up in Mora, MN where I went to school. Moved to Texas. Have two boys 18 and 14. We recently moved back to Mora. Good to be around family.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to begin a new adventure in my hometown.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Pride and Prejudice 2. Hope Floats 3. Disney

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your hobbies?: Spending time with my family, traveling to new places, trees, water, fishing, and walking.

Position: Nursing Assistant

Start Date: 11/11/19

Birthday: 7/10

Background/Educations: I have been in the nursing field for 20 years on and off, working as a CNA.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? To help others and see them smile!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Man on Fire 2. Christmas Story 3. Wonderwoman

What is your favorite color? Purple

Do you have a nickname? Jen

What are your hobbies?: Spending time with my family and taking care of my animals.

Position: Nursing Assistant

Start Date: 11/11/19

Birthday: 1/7

Background/Educations: Some college, got nursing assistant in 2011.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? New environment, close to home, and new people to meet in the community.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Titanc 2. Comedies 3. Romance

What is your favorite color? Green

What are your hobbies?: Hanging out with my kids and relaxing in any way.

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Start Date: 10/28/19

Birthday: 5/8

Background/Educations: I have worked in the healthcare field for 6 years predominantly in mental health facilities. I am currently attending Rasmussen College for Community Health and Wellness.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to be able to work in my community.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Juno 2. Split 3. Guardians of the Galaxy

What is your favorite color? Olive Green

What are your hobbies?: I have 3 kids - 8, 5, and 3 months old - so most of my time is spent with them. I also love reading and spending as much time outside as possible.

Position: Clinic LPN

Start Date: 10/28/19

Birthday: 10/8

Background/Educations: Graduate Minnesota West and Lake Superior College, Healing Touch Practitioner certified through Healing Beyond Borders.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Providing high-quality care for my patients with a "small town" personal feel.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Master and Commander 2. Second Hand Lions 3. Cinderalla

What is your favorite color? Purple

Do you have a nickname? Mouse

What are your hobbies?: Theater arts, woodworking, and living history.

Position: HIM Student

Start Date: 10/28/19

Birthday: 5/4

Background/Educations: I currently have an Associates Degree in Health Information Technician program along with my RHIT and CTR credentials. I currently work as a cancer registrar and I'm also a full-time student at the College of St. Scholastica pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm excited to meet many staff at Welia Health and learn about their roles and experiences.

What is your favorite color? Green

Do you have a nickname? Neesie

What are your hobbies?: Reading, gardening, and golfing.

Position: PT Student

Start Date: 10/21/19

Birthday: 9/23

Background/Educations: I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a double major in biology and dance in 2016. Currently I attend Concordia University in St. Paul where I am a 2nd year DPT student.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am most excited about gaining more knowledge about hands on skills and manual therapy while working as a part of a collaborative team.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Harry Potter Series 2. The Avengers 3. Any Miyazaki film

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Yoga, running, and reading.

Position: Reception/Registration

Start Date: 10/14/19

Birthday: 10/17

Background/Educations: Born in Minnesota, grew up in Florida, moved back to Minnesota - best decision ever. The ocean is my happy place, but only to visit. My heart is in Minnesota.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? LOVE learning new things. I love the adventure of everyday being different. Excited to get to know my co-workers.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. City of Angels 2. Breakfast Club

What is your favorite color? Pink (I live in a home with ALL boys - including pets)

What are your hobbies?: scrapbooking, reading, and gardening