🎉 Big news for Albert Lea!

In this special episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, host Lee Aase joins co-host Dan Hinmon to share an exciting announcement: HELPcare Clinic is expanding to Albert Lea, Minnesota, with a brand-new clinic opening in early 2026!

Lee tells the inside story of how everything came together — from discovering the perfect location in Skyline Plaza (the former VA outpatient clinic space) to connecting with two talented nurse practitioners who will be joining the HELPcare team.

You’ll also hear why this expansion means so much to the community. After years of frustration with limited local healthcare options — including the closures of Mayo Express Care and MercyOne — HELPcare is stepping in to provide something truly different: affordable, unhurried, relationship-based primary care that helps members take charge of their own health.

Lee and Dan also preview the upcoming HELPcare Community Kickoff event on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club in Albert Lea. The free event will feature:

• A documentary screening of It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Healthcare

• Introductions to HELPcare’s new practitioners

• Real stories from current HELPcare members

• Details on a special early-bird membership offer

💚 HELPcare Clinic’s direct primary care model is all about putting people first. Members enjoy unlimited primary care for a flat monthly fee, longer visits, and lab testing included — all without insurance hassles or surprise bills.

Whether you’re in Albert Lea, Austin, or anywhere looking for a better healthcare experience, this episode explains how HELPcare is helping members truly take charge of their health.

🎟️ Reserve your free ticket for the community kickoff at helpcare.health
📍 Learn more about HELPcare Clinic – Albert Lea

Episode highlights:

• Why HELPcare Clinic is expanding to Albert Lea

• How direct primary care empowers patients

• What makes HELPcare’s membership model unique

• Details on the community kickoff event

• Real stories from members who’ve experienced the HELPcare difference

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