The Essentia Institute of Rural Health supports clinical, translational and health services research across the four-state area (Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and Idaho) served by Essentia Health.

Our mission: The Essentia Institute of Rural Health exists to improve the health and health care for the rural population in the United States through research and education.

Our vision: By 2018 we will be recognized as a national leader for research and education for the health and health care of patients in the rural United States.