Healthcare System Overview

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Duluth is ranked #5 out of 143 hospitals in Minnesota on U.S. News & World, 2022-2023. They are recipients of a multitude of accolades from Healthgrades, American Heart Association, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and more. They are Joint Commission Accredited in:

Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
Endoscopy Suite
Home Care
Hospital
Sleep Center 
St. Mary's Hospice/Palliative Care
Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center

In Summer 2023, Essentia opened the brand-new hospital, Vision Northland and transited departments, including gastroenterology, to the new facility. This is the replacement for St. Mary’s Medical Center and clinic space as well as renovate existing buildings on its downtown Duluth campus.

Vision Northland represents a major investment in Essentia Health’s mission as well as the future of Duluth and surrounding areas. The project demonstrates Essentia Health’s commitment to the health of its patients, the economic vitality of the community, and the work environment for its staff.

The project will build 942,000 square feet of new space. By consolidating the campus, Essentia Health’s overall footprint will be reduced, opening space for other development in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood.