The recent closing of a St. Paul, Minnesota, pain clinic is causing both physical and emotional headaches for patients.

In a letter to patients sent earlier this summer, Allina Health announced the permanent closure of the United Pain Center, effective July 25.

According to a spokeswoman, the closure was a result of "significant staffing issues," but the health system is "actively supporting our United Pain Center patients during this transition and working with impacted employees to help them transition."

The letter sent to patients also offers six other pain management providers.

"Allina Health's decisions to change services are part of an effort to ensure long-term sustainability and maintain excellence in care delivery for the patients and communities we serve," the letter said. "T

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