Scenic Rivers Health Services: Expanding Quality Healthcare in Rural Minnesota
Scenic Rivers Health Services, a Community Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center, has been dedicated to providing accessible healthcare since its founding as Cook Area Health Services, Inc. in 1979. Over the years, the organization has expanded to serve an 8,500-square-mile area in northern Minnesota, operating seven medical clinics and four dental clinics.
With strong ties to critical access hospitals in Cook (Cook Hospital) and Bigfork (Bigfork Valley Hospital), Scenic Rivers Health Services ensures 24/7 patient care. Its mission focuses on delivering high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services to rural communities, emphasizing a commitment to keeping local residents healthy. By living and working in the same communities they serve, the providers at Scenic Rivers continue to prioritize patient-centered, affordable care for all.