North Branch Clinic ribbon-cutting held

The Fairview healthcare system’s presence in North Branch doubled with the opening of Fairview’s new clinic last week. Ribbon cutting was celebrated April 29 at the 18,000 square foot facility, at 5366 386th Street (south of County Market and west of the freeway.)

Fairview’s Steven Endrud, Vice President of Operations, said, “This state of the art clinic gives patients access to new services and specialists at a single location. Our pharmacy is open to the public and its drive-through will be very convenient.” Eyecare services are provided by Total Eye Care. Fairview services include family medicine, OB-GYN, podiatry, mammography and diabetic and nutrition education, and PT and rehab services.

Attending the opening event were: Fairview officials including Endrud; Dr. Steve Thompson; Craig Ward; Kris Clementson; and North Branch mayor Ron Lindquist and council members Trent Jensen and Joyce Borchardt; along with Bridgitte Konrad and Nate Sondrol for the city, and Kelly Summers, Brent Schike, County HRA/EDA Director Nancy Hoffman, Kathy Lindo, representing the Chamber and local business owner Tony Peterson (County Market.)