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New clinic by Hmong doctor aims to make health care more affordable on St. Paul’s East Side
By Katrina Pross at Sahan Journal
· July 7, 2026
· 5 min read
On the East Side of St. Paul, Dr. Maisee Lor is getting ready to open a new clinic that she hopes will help patients facing high health care costs.
Lor’s clinic, called My Healthy Family, is using a model called direct primary care, also known as DPC. Instead of billing insurance, patients pa...
Key takeaway Her clinic will open next Monday at 1504 White Bear Ave N.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The opening of My Healthy Family clinic on St. Paul's East Side brings a new health care option to a community that has seen significant changes in recent years. With the expected cuts to Medicaid and rising private insurance premiums, Dr. Maisee Lor's direct primary care model may become an essential alternative for residents. The clinic's location on White Bear Avenue, a hub of commercial and community activity, makes it accessible to a diverse population. The monthly fee structure, at $85 for adults and $65 for children, could be particularly attractive to families and individuals who struggle with high deductibles or lack insurance altogether. As the Twin Cities' Hmong community continues to grow, Lor's clinic may also help address specific health care needs and barriers to access that have been identified in this population, making it a valuable addition to the local health care landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? On the East Side of St. Paul, Dr. Maisee Lor is getting ready to open a new clinic that she hopes will help patients facing high health care costs.
Lor’s clinic, called My Healthy Family, is using a model called direct primary care, also known as DPC. Instead of billing insurance, patients pa...
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