Whether you’re a patient or a visitor, we want you to feel welcome. Enjoy our onsite amenities, including:
Cafeteria
Enjoy fresh, thoughtfully prepared meals right on the Virginia medical campus. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We also have snacks and grab-and-go options for your convenience. If you’re a patient or visitor and wish to order food for delivery to your room, call 218-741-3340, Ext. 2218 and ask to speak to a cafeteria staff member.
Cafeteria Hours
Monday – Friday: 6:30 am – 5 pmBreakfast 8 am – 9:30 pm
Lunch 11 am – 1 pm
Dinner 4 pm – 5 pm
Chapel
Visit our chapel on the first floor of the hospital. People of all faiths are welcome to enjoy this tranquil, healing space for meditation and prayer. Learn more about spiritual care at Essentia.
Guest Wi-Fi
Take advantage of free guest Wi-Fi.
Enrich the lives of patients at the Essentia Health-Virginia hospital by volunteering. We have wide range of volunteer opportunities, including ones that allow you to interact with patients and visitors.
Volunteer Opportunities
Explore hospital volunteer opportunities such as:
- Gift shop
- Greeter
- Surgery waiting area
Benefits of Volunteering
Besides enriching the lives of others, you can take advantage of:
- Free meal with three hours of volunteer time
- Gift shop discounts
- Social and special recognition events
- Flexible hours
- Training
Become a Volunteer
Join our team of volunteers at Essentia Health. To learn more or fill out an application, visit our volunteers page.
Essentia Health-Virginia has provided high-quality health care to northeastern Minnesota for over 80 years. View our history timeline.
History Timeline
1936 | Virginia Regional Medical Center (VRMC) is established.1999 | The Medical Arts Building is added to campus.2003 | Upgrades are made to the campus. This includes a remodeled emergency room with an enclosed ambulance garage, private patient treatment rooms, a private waiting area, large trauma rooms, and a decontamination station.2005 | VRMC adds an $18 million state-of-the-art clinic.2013 | VRMC joins Essentia Health and is renamed Essentia Health-Virginia.