Our Philosophy
Our
Philosophy.
WGH Group was formed with a mission to bridge the gaps in healthcare.
Our mission
Bridging the gaps
in healthcare.
We assist organizations and communities in identifying their gaps and then providing the people, education, training, and programmatic assistance to address the needs.
WGH Group offers diverse and deep experience and a collaborative spirit to every project. We work alongside healthcare teams at all levels to achieve practical and cost-effective solutions.
Ultimately, we strive to improve each patient’s journey of care, strengthening the whole community.
Our beginnings
WGH Group, LLC was founded by Dr. Mike Wilcox and Kai Hjermstad.
Community-based care.
A shared purpose.
The partnership began with a goal: utilizing emergency medical service providers to assist in community-based healthcare.
After years of observing disparities in healthcare access, the aim was to serve disadvantaged communities, including communities of color, older populations, and people dealing with disabilities, in both urban and rural settings.
In tribute to
Kai Hjermstad
Co-founder
Kai embarked upon a new area of work as a Paramedic, the Community Paramedic initiative, without any thought as to personal gain or improved status within the EMS system of Minnesota. With his drive, the educational process to become a CP has become nationally and internationally admired and respected. It is through his tenacious attitude and hard work that the CP is now regarded as an important member of the health care team.
He was a mentor to many instructors and students alike and urged everyone to think outside their own box by asking thought-provoking questions and challenging them to have a wider mindset.
Besides his devotion to his career, he was equally devoted to his family as it was at the heart of everything he did. Although he is no longer here, he is with us at the center of every conversation, project, and program that WGH and everyone else he touched with his boisterous laugh and kind-hearted demeanor.

The tribute collage is linked to the original file on WGH’s website. It appears here when that file can be reached.
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Let’s start
the conversation.
We look forward to working with you. Call or email Kenzie Wilcox-Ingebrand, PCC, to get started.
