Essentia Health-International Falls Pharmacy

Summary: Rainy Lake Medical Center (RLMC) is a nonprofit, community-focused hospital based in International Falls, MN, with a presence in the borderland region. The center operates a comprehensive care model—from doctors and specialists to therapists and technicians—emphasizing care close to home, integrity, respect, compassion, and teamwork. RLMC’s services span hospital care, outpatient clinics, therapy and wellness, and a pharmacy (Rainy Lake Pharmacy) within the facility network. Key capabilities include emergency services, surgery and perioperative care, diagnostic imaging, chemotherapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and supportive outpatient services. The organization emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, accessible medical care across its five U.S. offices (all in International Falls), and a focus on community health. Notable details: private, nonprofit hospital with about 60 staff (+growth), annual revenue around $17.1 million, and leadership including CEO Robert Pastor and a dedicated pharmacy director for the Rainy Lake Pharmacy. For pharmacy-specific services, RLMC operates a certified clinical pharmacy program as part of its integrated care model.