Allina Hospitals and Clinics and Crosby-based Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Tuesday announced a joint land purchase off Isle Drive in Baxter.
The land is off Highway 371 on Isle Drive, south of the Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union building. While a medical office building is expected, CRMC reports there are no immediate plans to build.
Years ago, speculation arose that CRMC would establish a clinic near Brainerd or Baxter. Then the Great Recession hit. While the building plans may not be coming right away, Todd Bymark, CRMC director of public relations, said it was determined it was a good time to make the land purchase. Cuyuna Regional Medical Center reports it has a long-standing relationship with Allina through its affiliation with the Minneapolis Heart Institute and now most recently with Virginia Piper Cancer Institute and Allina’s Telehealth Network stroke program.
“These partnerships benefit patients by sharing clinical best practices, as well as facilitating smooth transitions between Allina and regional care teams,” CRMC reported in a news release.
Allina’s investment in the property shows its commitment to working with area communities for health care, CRMC reported. Allina has several partnerships with regional Minnesota health care providers.
“Minneapolis Heart Institute, part of Allina, has operated clinics in Brainerd/Baxter, Crosby and Aitkin for many years,” said Dr. Peter Stokman, MHI cardiologist, in a news release. “We are looking forward to expanding community partnerships and health and wellness programs throughout the region as we continue to offer a full range of cardiology services in the Baxter area including same-day appointments with a cardiologist.”
“Working with Allina will allow us to expand services, as well as increase access close to home for our patients — for years to come,” said Tom Reek, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center chief executive officer.
RENEE RICHARDSON may be reached at 855-5852 or renee.richardson@brainerddispatch.com. Follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Dispatchbizbuzz.
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CRMC has always had a progressive spirit. I'm sure that when the time comes they'll put together a nice facility in Baxter. It's nice to have options.