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9/8/2015 12:00:00 AM CENTRAL
Updated: 9/8/2015 4:05:13 PM CENTRAL
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Elbow Lake Eye Clinic Temporarily Closing September 25th

Relocation & reopening plans to be evaluated while Dr. is on maternity leave

(FERGUS FALLS, Minn.) The Elbow Lake Eye Clinic will be vacating their current space and temporarily closing the clinic effective September 25th while Dr. Heidi Ottenbacher is on maternity leave.

“We will be evaluating options for relocation and re-opening during Dr. Ottenbacher’s leave,” said LRH CEO Larry Schulz.  Schulz said a decision would be made about the future of the clinic by the end of the year.

Phone calls to the Elbow Lake Eyecare Clinic will be forwarded to the Lake Region Healthcare Eye Clinic in Fergus Falls after September 25, or Elbow Lake Eyecare patients can call the Fergus Falls clinic directly for their eye care needs at 218.736.5671. 

LRH has operated the Elbow Lake Eyecare Clinic in partnership with 20/20 Optical since July of 2010.

About Lake Region Healthcare

Lake Region Healthcare is living out its vision to be Minnesota's preeminent regional healthcare partner. With over 80 medical staff and over 900 employees, its team is dedicated to serving its patients and community with integrity, teamwork, compassion and excellence. For more information about Lake Region Healthcare, visit www.lrhc.org.

 

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