Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute now offers advanced vascular care at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby

Area residents will benefit from expert care close to home

CROSBY, Minn. (Jan. 28, 2026) — Crosby area residents in need of vascular care, can now get expert care close to home at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) with the addition of Jeffrey Jim, MD to the Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute in Crosby. This expanded offering is part of both organizations’ ongoing commitment to make care more accessible in the communities they serve.

According to a new report released by the American Heart Association, death from heart disease decreased between 2022 and 2023 – from 941,652 to 915,973 (2.7%). While moving in the right direction, cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death, killing more people in the U.S. than cancer and accidents combined. This data supports the need for greater access to heart care.

Dr. Jim is the first vascular expert at CRMC. He specializes in evaluation and management of conditions such as peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, aneurysms, venous insufficiency, and other disorders affecting the arteries and veins.

“We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jeffrey Jim to CRMC in Crosby as it allows us to offer additional vascular services to meet our patients’ needs,” said Amy Hart, CEO, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.

"We have multiple cardiovascular specialists who travel the miles so patients don’t have to. Having a vascular specialist in both Crosby and Baxter enhances the team’s ability to deliver comprehensive, expert care,” said Timothy Dirks, MD, cardiologist at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute. “Our goal with this approach is to help meaningfully improve the health of people in the Brainerd Lakes Area who need cardiovascular care.”

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute’s Crosby and Baxter locations provide a full spectrum of heart care—from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation. Specialized services include:

a cardiac device clinic (for monitoring pacemakers and implantable cardioverter‑defibrillators)
women’s heart health services
nuclear imaging for heart function assessment, and
echocardiograms and exercise stress testing.

Dr. Jim has served lakes area patients through the Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute in Baxter since 2022 and will now alternate his monthly time between the Baxter and Cuyuna Regional Medical Center campuses. His first day in Crosby is Wednesday, Feb. 18. Virtual visits will also be available to expand access. Dr. Jim will continue to perform surgeries and procedures at Allina Health Heart & Vascular Surgery Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, and United Hospital in St. Paul.

“I’m eager to begin seeing patients in Crosby so they can receive full-service, specialty care without having to travel to a metro hospital or specialty center for their regular care,” said Dr. Jim. “This convenience saves them time and resources, and more importantly, can help improve their heart health allowing them to live longer, healthier lives.”

To learn more about cardiac services at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, visit its website or contact 218-546-4334 to schedule an appointment. Learn more about Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute’s Crosby offerings and providers on its website.

Jeffrey Jim, MD

About Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is a leading multi-specialty health care institution in Crosby, Minnesota, dedicated to providing quality health care services to our community. With a 25-bed critical access hospital, five physician clinics (Crosby, Baxter, Breezy Point, Longville, and Super One in Crosby) and a senior living community in partnership with Presbyterian Homes and Services, CRMC continues to be a pillar of health and wellness in the region. As a locally governed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the second-largest employer in Crow Wing County, CRMC remains committed to the well-being of our community.

About Allina Health

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.

Allina Health Institutes are at the forefront of the mission, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research and care delivery through clinical trials, publications and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.
Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations—including its three largest hospitals, which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.
Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute – Delivering advanced neurologic and spine care through Givens Brain Tumor Program, two nationally accredited stroke centers and an elite Adult Neurology Residency Program, while earning recognition from Becker’s, Newsweek & U.S. News & World Report.

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