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9/24/2014 12:00:00 AM CENTRAL
Updated: 9/26/2014 9:23:27 AM CENTRAL
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LRH Ribbon Cutting for merger with Barnesville Area Clinic

Clinic becomes fourth LRH outreach clinic

(FERGUS FALLS, Minn.) – Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) officially merged with the Barnesville Area Clinic on Sept. 1, and celebrated the growth with a ribbon cutting ceremony for community members on Wednesday.

The full-service clinic, purchased by Dr. Owen Thompson in 1992, is the fourth LRH outreach clinic. Battle Lake, Ashby and Elbow Lake Eye Care Clinic are the organization’s other outreach locations.

"Since the late ‘70s, the Barnesville Area Clinic’s mission was to ensure the community had access to a quality, robust primary care clinic and Dr. Thompson chose to join Lake Region Healthcare to make sure this mission continues to be met,” Larry Schulz, President & CEO of LRH, said. “We are excited to join the Barnesville community and support the incredible staff at the clinic.”

 Schulz, Dr. Thompson and Mayor Gene Prim each spoke at the ribbon cutting event which was followed by a social hour.

Dr. Owen Thompson will continue to practice at the clinic along with Adam Hohman, DNP and Carrie Affield, PA-C. In addition, Ron Johnson, PA-C will continue to provide back-up coverage at the clinic.

The main focus will be primary care and wellness, treating both acute and chronic illness. Same-day appointments will also be available.

“As our organization continues to grow, we understand the importance of providing communities with access to great health care. Dr. Thompson and his staff have done a wonderful job, and we will continue to provide the community big city care with a small town feel,” Schulz said.

The Barnesville Area Clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information on the clinic, click on the “Clinics” tab at www.lrhc.org.

About Lake Region Healthcare

Lake Region Healthcare is living out its vision to be Minnesota's preeminent regional health care 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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Attached Photo: Left to right, Ron Johnson, retired PA-C, Ken Just, Dave Kritzberger, Adam Hohman, DNP, Arvid Thompson, LRH President and CEO Larry Schulz, Bill Austin, Dr. Owen Thompson, Eldon Thompson, Mayor Gene Prim, Phyllis Mulari, Carolyn Boone and Hazel Butenhoff.