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Mayo Clinic Shutters Six Clinics in Southern Minnesota
9 Sep
Summary
- Mayo Clinic closing 6 clinics in southern Minnesota by Dec. 10
- Elective procedures moved from Albert Lea to Austin and Waseca
- Challenges of rural healthcare, including staffing shortages
In a move that reflects the ongoing challenges of delivering healthcare in rural Minnesota, Mayo Clinic has announced the closure of six clinics in the southern part of the state by December 10th of this year. The affected locations include Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter, and Wells.
Additionally, Mayo Clinic is transitioning several elective procedures, such as those in ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, endoscopy, and gynecology, from the Albert Lea campus to sites in Austin and Waseca. This consolidation is intended to strengthen access to high-quality, coordinated care while also expanding flexible options like Primary Care On Demand to better meet patients' preferences.
According to Karthik Ghosh, the Vice President of Mayo Clinic Health System Minnesota, these decisions reflect the realities of delivering quality care in smaller communities today, which often face staffing shortages and declining patient volumes. Mayo Clinic is committed to supporting patients through this transition, allowing them to continue care with their current provider at a different location or choose to transition to another Mayo Clinic provider.
