HealthFinders is expanding in Owatonna. And it’s not just about more space—it’s about building community, stronger partnerships, and better access to care for the people who need it most.  Starting in January 2026 (and possibly sooner), HealthFinders will begin seeing patients in a newly remodeled clinic space inside Oak Hill Community Connections. The expanded space will allow the team to grow medical, dental, and mental health services—and to care for more people, right whe

When HealthFinders Collaborative Executive Director Charlie Mandile  took the mic at The Effect of Medicaid Changes on Our Community  forum, he began by remembering that HealthFinders itself was born “in a room just like this” back in 2002—when neighbors gathered after mass at St. Dominic’s to ask how they could solve health care for their community.  From that origin story, Mandile laid out three central points: the human impact  of Medicaid, Minnesota’s progressive public i

HealthFinders’ dental leadership team took the stage at the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition Conference to share something powerful: a new way of thinking about dental care.  The presentation, titled “Beyond the Chair,” wasn’t just about teeth. It was about community. And it showed how HealthFinders is helping young people stay healthy, in school, and connected to care—right where they are.  Fausto Rodela, Julie Bonham, and Daisey Sanchez represented the HealthFinders team. To

Dr. Held, DDS, screening a patient, assisted by U of M DDS student, Andrea.

HealthFinders is proud to launch the HealthFinders School Health Center, a new space designed to bring medical, mental health, and dental care directly to students during the school day.

Sergio Suarez (seated) and Dylan Martin (standing) are U of M dental students completing their school rotation with HealthFinders. ...