Category: NEW FACES

Position: Speech/Language Pathologist

Start Date: 8/27/18

Birthday: 5/16

Background/Educations: I received my undergrad from Concordia University and my MS from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. I have had the pleasure to work with both pediatrics and elderly care as a speech therapist and I am excited to be here at FirstLight!

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am looking forward to working closely with other therapists and professionals in the clinic/hospital setting to deliver quality care to patients.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Davinci Code 2. Red 3. Any Christmas Movie!

What is your favorite color? Green

Do you have a nickname? Lizzie

What are your hobbies?: I love to spend time with family! I am a homeschooling mom and delight in seeing my children learn and grow. Outside of my household I love to explore nature, hike, camp, and be near any body of water!

Position: Imaging Patient Access Specialist

Start Date: 8/27/18

Birthday: 7/6

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Great hours that work with my busy schedule.

What is your favorite color? Teal

Do you have a nickname? Madie

What are your hobbies?: Riding dirtbike, fishing, hunting, and rollerblading with my dogs.

Position: Dietary Aide

Start Date: 8/27/18

Birthday: 1/17

Background/Educations: I have my GED and I am not currently enrolled in any schools.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I want to possibly further my career in the medical field. I feel like this facility is the best place to learn more about each field of work.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Seven Pounds 2. Lion King 3. Titanic

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Coloring, kayaking, and cooking.

Position: Rehab Services Support

Start Date: 08/27/18

Birthday: 4/14

Background/Educations: I am pretty much a life long resident of the Mora community. I was employed at Gunderson Motors/Mora Chevy Buick for over 20 years, and most recently at Sjoberg Holmstrom LLC for the last 8 years.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am very excited to get to know everyone and to work within such a meaningful organization.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Princess Bride 2. Sandlot 3. Forrest Gump

What are your hobbies?: I enjoy spending time with my family and volunteering at Paradise Theatre.

Position: PT Student

Start Date: 8/27/18

Birthday: 4/7

Background/Educations: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Kinesiology undergraduate degree. National Strength and Conditioning Association - certified strength and conditioning specialist (NSCA - CSCS). Concordia University - St. Paul Doctorate of Physical Therapy currently 3rd year student.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? The rural setting and wide variety of patients.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Step Brothers 2. Moana 3. Anything Adam Sandler made

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your hobbies?: Spending time with my 2 golden retrievers, weightlifting, yoga, camping, home improvement projects, and gardening.

Position: Hospital Administrative Assistant

Start Date: 8/20/18

Birthday: 11/13

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? FirstLight not only provides excellent care to its surrounding communities, but is also involved in various activities and supports those communities. FirstLight is a community member.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Green Mile 2. The Goonies 3. The Shawshank Redemption

What is your favorite color? Pink

Do you have a nickname? Anchor

What are your hobbies?: Being outdoors and gardening.

Position: Lab Student

Start Date: 8/13/18

Background/Educations: U of Minnesota - MLS (BS). U of Minnesota - Pharmacology (MS). U of Nebraska (biology BS).

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? It has a smaller lab where Med Techs has to function in all 4 areas of laboratory testing.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Big Bang Therory 2. Walking Dead

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Swording, video games, fishing, food, and volleyball.

Position: Accountant

Start Date: 8/13/18

Birthday: 4/23

Background/Educations: BA in Accounting from the College of St. Scholastica.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? The people I've met so far have been great and I look forward to meeting more.

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Quilting and walking.

Position: Clinic LPN

Start Date: 8/13/18

Birthday: 2/11

Background/Educations: I completed my Healthcare Pre-Professional Certificate, CNA Certificate, and LPN Diploma at Pine Technical and Community College. I am currently enrolled in an LPN to RN-BSN program at North Dakota State University.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am very excited about FirstLight's commitment to our community and making a difference in the lives of many.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. My Sister's Keeper

What is your favorite color? Aqua Blue

What are your hobbies?: I enjoy spending time with my son, hockey, swimming, being out on the boat, and reading.

Position: Dietary Aide

Start Date: 8/13/18

Birthday: 11/15

Background/Educations: Bachelor of Elementary education

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working with the people

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Sound of Music 2. The Singing Nun 3. Baby's Day Out

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? Sue

What are your hobbies?: Gardening, painting, and singing.