Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Announce Transition of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Hospital Devils Lake
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Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Announce Transition of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Hospital Devils Lake

Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Health have officially completed  the transaction to transfer ownership of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Health  System, effective March 1, 2026, marking an important milestone in expanding access to care  across the Lake Region. 

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CommonSpirit Health, Altru Health System Announce CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Transition
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CommonSpirit Health, Altru Health System Announce CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Transition

CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System today announced the transition of  ownership of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Health System, marking an important milestone  in securing strong, local access to care for the Devils Lake region community. The transition will occur on  March 1, 2026. 

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Gov. Reynolds Announces “Healthy Hometowns” Proposal to Improve Rural Health Care Across Iowa
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Gov. Reynolds Announces “Healthy Hometowns” Proposal to Improve Rural Health Care Across Iowa

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that the state has submitted its application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal funding initiative managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The bold and comprehensive proposal, titled Healthy Hometowns, is aimed at building a high-quality, sustainable system of care that improves the health, well-being, and quality of life in rural communities across the state. If fully awarded, Iowa could receive $200 million per project year period, totaling $1 billion over the 5-year grant. 

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Children’s Minnesota Unveils Leadership Changes After Planned Retirement of VP of Specialty Pediatrics
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Children’s Minnesota Unveils Leadership Changes After Planned Retirement of VP of Specialty Pediatrics

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce several key leadership changes following the planned retirement of Susan Sencer, MD, clinical vice president of specialty pediatrics. Dr. Sencer leaves behind a legacy of more than 35 years of clinical care and leadership that has contributed to advancements in patient care, research and innovation.  

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Avera Welcomes New Chief Mission Officer
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Avera Welcomes New Chief Mission Officer

Avera is pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, Dave Belde, PhD, has been named Chief Mission Officer for Avera Health. He succeeds Mary Hill, who retired at the end of June.

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