Home Health & Hospice Week
Industry Notes:
Minnesota Agency Changes Its Name
Published on Fri Feb 09, 2024
A Minnesota home health provider is changing its name. HealthStar Home Health became TRU Healthcare Inc. as of Feb. 1, the provider says in a release. Also, the associated TRU Health and Wellness mental health center will now operate under the new name of TRU Wellness Center. Shoreview-based TRU Healthcare has added hospice services as well, it notes.
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Home Health & Hospice Week
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