Ely VA Clinic | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Weight Management • Ely, MN
About
Summary: - The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is a Medical Practices facility in the United States, part of the VA system, with 153 employees. It is headquartered in River Falls, Wisconsin. - Key details: VA facility page at va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=90; LinkedIn presence; steady staff growth (3.4% YoY). - Notable leadership roles include Clinical Director positions for VISN 23 initiatives, Chief of Radiology, Womens Health Medical Director, and Associate Chief of Clinical Nutrition. - Workforce makeup spans Medical, Administrative, Operations, Research, and Support roles; notable talent sources include University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic Health System, Allina Health, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. - Tech stack includes standard enterprise tools (ASP, Microsoft products, Zoom, REDCap). Context note: The page describes the Minneapolis VA Medical Center as a VA facility with specifics on staff, leadership, departments, and recruiting origins. If you’re comparing to Ely VA Clinic or seeking Ely-specific details, this page provides facility-level context for the Minneapolis site rather than Ely.
Clinic Type
Weight Management
Address
720 East Miners Drive, Ely, MN 55731-1400
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Opening Hours
Mon: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tue: Closed; Wed: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fri: Closed; Sat: Closed; Sun: Closed
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FAQs
MOVE! weight management—What is MOVE!?
VA’s MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans can help you adopt a healthy lifestyle, meet your health goals, and manage your weight. MOVE! focuses on healthy eating and physical activity based on latest research.
How to schedule MOVE!
Visit our office, by appointment only. A referral is not required; contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Who are the MOVE! providers?
Our MOVE! program is supported by registered dietitians and VA staff providing weight management and related counseling.
Where is MOVE! offered?
At the Ely VA Clinic, as part of comprehensive MOVE! services associated with weight management care.
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In the News
- Minneapolis VA Healthcare System Introduces New AI Technology To Improve Veterans’ Primary Care Experience | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Apr 27, 2026
- Navigating Care In The Community | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Aug 12, 2025
- Making Labs Easy | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Feb 27, 2026
- Spotlight on trainees at Minneapolis VA - VA News — Dec 14, 2025
- Which pain therapy is best? - VA News — Sep 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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