Scenic Rivers Health Services

Scenic Rivers Health Services Scenic Rivers Health Services' focus is to provide medical, dental and behavioral health services in remote, rural areas of northern Minnesota. in 1979.

We live, work and play in the communities we serve, with clinics spanning over an 8,500 square mile area. 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. Over the years, the organization has expanded to serve an 8,500-square-mile area in northe

rn Minnesota, operating seven medical clinics and four dental clinics. With strong ties to critical access hospitals in Cook and Bigfork, Scenic Rivers Health Services medical providers ensure 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. All comments must be respectful. SRHS reserves all rights to remove any comment we deem false, malicious, unlawful, obscene, or threatening. Third party advertising and ‘spam’ will be removed. Views and opinions expressed on SRHS’s social media sites do not necessarily represent those of Scenic Rivers Health Services as an entity. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information posted by external parties. Please keep in mind Facebook is a publicly available service, and personal health information in your posts should be kept to a minimum.

The updates listed below will take effect Tuesday, September 2. For any questions or concerns, or to schedule an appoint...
08/22/2025

The updates listed below will take effect Tuesday, September 2. For any questions or concerns, or to schedule an appointment, please contact the clinic directly at 218-471-1800.

August through October all clinics have set aside dates (listed below) to host flu clinics for our patients and communit...
08/20/2025

August through October all clinics have set aside dates (listed below) to host flu clinics for our patients and community members. To schedule an appointment, call your local clinic directly.

Meet Alex Headley - now caring for our community at the Floodwood Medical Clinic! 🩵Alex provides mental health care for ...
08/18/2025

Meet Alex Headley - now caring for our community at the Floodwood Medical Clinic! 🩵

Alex provides mental health care for children ages 6+ and adults, helping each person thrive through life’s challenges and goals. Outside the clinic, Alex enjoys gardening, reading, playing with her dog, and baking for friends and family.

To schedule an appointment with Alex, call 218-476-2221!

The ToothSavers campaign from 2min2x.org is an interactive initiative aimed at helping children develop good brushing ha...
08/15/2025

The ToothSavers campaign from 2min2x.org is an interactive initiative aimed at helping children develop good brushing habits. Through a fun mobile game and engaging characters, kids are encouraged to brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day. The campaign also provides resources for parents to support their children's oral health and emphasizes that consistent brushing can help "save" teeth from cavities and decay, just like a hero would!

Save the fairy tale kingdom with your toothbrush! An evil sorceress has cast a wicked spell, leaving everyone’s mouths to rot and be overrun by cavities. Now it's up to you to help Toothy and the Toothsavers save everyone's teeth! You’ll have two minutes to brush and scrub away the spell for eac...

Exciting news! 🎉The Mesabi Tribune reached out to inform us Scenic Rivers has been voted into the Top Five in the “Best ...
08/13/2025

Exciting news! 🎉
The Mesabi Tribune reached out to inform us Scenic Rivers has been voted into the Top Five in the “Best of the Mesabi” contest under the Clinic category!

Thank you to everyone who nominated us! Help us bring home the win by casting your vote for Scenic Rivers by clicking the attached link. 🙂

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Getting vaccinated doesn’t just protect you, it helps protect everyone around you, too! Vaccines help stop the spread of...
08/11/2025

Getting vaccinated doesn’t just protect you, it helps protect everyone around you, too! Vaccines help stop the spread of serious diseases, especially for those who can’t get vaccinated yet, like young children or people with certain medical conditions. Thanks to immunizations, many dangerous diseases have become rare, and we can keep it that way by staying up to date on our shots.

Community Health Centers can’t do this work alone. It takes strong partnerships with hospitals, schools, public health t...
08/08/2025

Community Health Centers can’t do this work alone. It takes strong partnerships with hospitals, schools, public health teams, food banks, housing organizations, and many others to keep our communities thriving.

To every individual and organization who has lent a hand, offered support for Scenic Rivers, and provided encouragement for our staff and patients - thank you for being an essential part of our mission to provide care, increase access, and make a lasting difference in the lives we serve. We're honored to have you as part of our village.

No matter who you are or where you call home, Community Health Centers are here for you. With or without insurance, and ...
08/07/2025

No matter who you are or where you call home, Community Health Centers are here for you. With or without insurance, and regardless of your ability to pay, we’re committed to meeting people exactly where they are with care they can depend on.

From rural towns to busy city neighborhoods, Community Health Centers serve everyone, because everyone deserves access to quality care they can trust.

Every Community Health Center Board of Directors is made up of at least 51% patients, meaning the people who use our ser...
08/06/2025

Every Community Health Center Board of Directors is made up of at least 51% patients, meaning the people who use our services are also helping guide them. From setting priorities to shaping programs, our patients play a vital role in every big decision. This one-of-a-kind model keeps us grounded, responsive, and truly connected to the communities we serve.

During National Health Center Week, we celebrate the voices, stories, and leadership of the patients who drive our mission forward. Thank you for being at the heart of everything we do!!

Community Health Centers couldn’t do what they do without the incredible people behind the scenes and on the front lines...
08/05/2025

Community Health Centers couldn’t do what they do without the incredible people behind the scenes and on the front lines. Whether you’re delivering care, juggling schedules, keeping our clinics running smoothly, or supporting patients in countless ways, YOU are the heart of Scenic Rivers. This National Health Center Week, we’re celebrating you. 💙

If someone on our team has made a difference in your healthcare experience, we’d love to hear about it! All Scenic Rivers clinics have recognition slips available to help spotlight staff who go above and beyond. These messages are shared across the organization and help brighten even the toughest days.

MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League) requires sports physicals for all incoming 7th graders and every three years ...
08/05/2025

MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League) requires sports physicals for all incoming 7th graders and every three years after (usually incoming 10th graders). We've set aside time at each of our clinics to ensure your student-athletes are ready for their upcoming sports seasons! To schedule an appointment, call your local clinic directly.

🎉 It’s National Health Center Week! 🎉Join us in celebrating the past, present, and future of Scenic Rivers, and the incr...
08/04/2025

🎉 It’s National Health Center Week! 🎉

Join us in celebrating the past, present, and future of Scenic Rivers, and the incredible network of Community Health Centers like ours across the country.

For 60 years, Community Health Centers have been delivering dependable, compassionate care to everyone, regardless of income or insurance.

Community Health Centers began in 1965 as a small effort to reach underserved communities and now has grown into a nationwide movement, serving over 32.5 million people at 16,000+ locations.

Here’s to decades of care, connection, and community! We hope for many more to come!

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Headquarters, 20 Fifth St SE
Cook, MN
55723

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18775412817

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Headquartered in Cook, Minnesota, Scenic Rivers Health Services provides patient-centered primary medical and dental care to remote, underserved areas in northeastern Minnesota. Our experienced providers and dedicated support staff ensure the well being of our communities across the Northland. Scenic Rivers medical clinics are located in Cook, Tower, Bigfork, Big Falls, Northome, and Floodwood. Our dental clinics are located in Cook, Tower, Bigfork, and Floodwood. As a non-profit organization, our providers’ only goal is to help you get well and stay healthy. Our status as a Community Health Center ensures that our staff will do everything to help eliminate the financial barriers between your family and the care you need, including a Sliding Fee Scale program. If you or a member of your family has received excellent care at any one of the Scenic Rivers Health Centers, we would love to hear your story. Please feel free to post or share comments on our wall, or send us an email at public@scenicrivershealth.org. We do ask that all comments be respectful. SRHS reserves all rights to remove any comment we deem false, malicious, unlawful, obscene, or threatening. Third party advertising and ‘spam’ will also be removed. Views and opinions expressed on SRHS’s social media sites do not necessarily represent those of Scenic Rivers Health Services. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information posted by external parties. Keep in mind that Facebook is a publicly available service, and personal health information in your posts should be kept to a minimum. Scenic Rivers Health Services is not affiliated with and does not endorse any third-party ads that appear on Facebook.