A Burnsville nonprofit clinic that served patients of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay, closed its doors permanently Monday.
The Dakota Child and Family Clinic struggled to stay open last year amid financial hardship. In October, the clinic merged with Open Door Health Center, which operates a clinic in Mankato and made the decision to shutter the Burnsville clinic permanently.
The Board of Directors shared a lengthy statement with patients announcing the closure, stating the decision was not made lightly.
“As stewards of our organization, we must ensure that we have all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and governance policies and procedures in place to ensure the long-term success of the organization so that we can continue to serve our patients across the region,” the board wrote.
The statement continues: “Due to workforce challenges, inflation, and healthcare market economics, we are unable to keep the clinic location open. We know this news is disappointing.”